Help!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jessehna]

My 2000 ford explorer sport will not stay running once I start it. I have to literally leave my foot on the gas so that it stays running. In addition, when I stop, I have to keep one foot on the gas and the other on the brake. I have had 3 tune-ups and the mechanics all tell me that there is noting wrong with my truck. Can anyone help me?

[cudastang]

Take it back to the last so called mechanic,and SHOW him what its doin...MANY MANY things can cause it to stall at idle(idle speed sensor for one)...

[exploded99]

Originally Posted by jessehna

My 2000 ford explorer sport will not stay running once I start it. I have to literally leave my foot on the gas so that it stays running. In addition, when I stop, I have to keep one foot on the gas and the other on the brake. I have had 3 tune-ups and the mechanics all tell me that there is noting wrong with my truck. Can anyone help me?

If the engine runs ok, just won't idle, its a pretty good bet that the idle air control valve is bad. Easy to replace, 2 bolts hold it on, cost about 50 bucks at the parts store. Google "clean idle air control valve explorer" and you should find pictures.

You can remove them and clean them, but if your truck won't idle, probably best to just replace it.

[B33p3r]

I had same problem. It was the Idle Air Control. As said above, it is a very easy job to replace or fix. 2 bolts and a 2 wire connector that pulls right off. I would suggest pulling it off and once you look on the under side, you'll see it's nothing more than a small electric motor which moves a plunger in and out. Typically the plunger gets gummed up. Move the plunger gently with a small screwdriver so the passageway is open and spray the heck out of the plunger area with WD-40 or alike to flush all debri out of the passage. Keep the motor housing on the high side of course so the oil doesn't seep into the motor. Re-install and with a litlle luck you'll be good for a while. It's been almost 2 years since I did this to mine and it's still good. The cold weather seems to be the culprit with the IAC so might not be a bad idea to spray before the cold season.

[rangerreb]

The IAC valve is the cause. In some cases it can be cleaned with carb cleaner and a stiff brush but, in your case I think you need to replace it. Sometimes when the IAC is bad it does not register an code in the PCM. So maybe that is why the mechanic did not check or replace it. REB