Starts but dies as soon as i let off the gas wont idle or stay running unless gas pedal is pressed and wont start unless i use starting flid first but then runs as long as gas pedal is pressed down even a little bit
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Have you checked the fuel pump for any blockage? The car isnt getting any gas unless u manually pump it by pressing the pedal.. So start there Sometimes when a engine requires excessive revving and throttle to stay afloat its a fuel supply problem. A clogged filter for example can be overcome with excessive throttle that drives the fuel pressure up enough to force it through, but it will barely trickle at idle and stall.
Usually the dead give away for fuel pump is when someone complains they have to floor it as soon as it turns over or it will die right away.
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Unless the vac leak is very large, it would not keep the engine from idling. The computer controls idle speed by regulating how much air enters the intake thru the throttle body by use of the idle air control valve. The throttle body could be gummed up, or the idle control valve may be faulty.
ford has problem with idle air control valve
try to start the car next time and keep your foot on the gas pedal lightly
if it does not cut off then that's the problem
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