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Old 04-22-2008, 05:48 PM
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Re: Cold Start - Rough Idle

This sounds like a classic sticky Idle Air Control (IAC) valve to me. It's a common problem, and easy to deal with.

Everything you need to know is right here:

http://leckemby.net/windstar/windstar02.html

Many sources will claim the IAC should be replaced; I've always had great results just cleaning the valve.
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