High Idle

Asked by BGRugger May 18, 2011 at 11:56 AM about the 1990 Ford E-Series E-150 Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I had the engine completely rebuilt and now it won't get out of
high idle.  1990 Straight -six.  Remains in high idle even after
pressing gas pedal to the floor and releasing it.  Any suggestions,
please?

3 Answers
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Colin answered 12 years ago

might be idle air sensor,you can take it of and clean it.carbon builds up inside and keeps it from working propely.

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