'97 Escort Problem

[Redcap81]

Hi, my car started to have a problem recently, its whenever i start it, it starts ok but it accelerates on its own almost immediatly after i turn it on, can you guys help me to know whats the problem?

[lawton_kid]

Have someone check for codes set in computer.

Possibly bad idle air control motor.

Good luck

[ebritt]

does your car have cruise?

[mightymoose_22]

If yoru car starts to race as soon as you start it, there is a very good chance your problem is with the air bypass valve. I am not sure how the '97 is set up, but on the '94 it is a valve on the end of the intake manifold sitting right on top the throttle body. Replace the valve and its gasket.