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Some of the most difficult problems to diagnose are driveability issues and erratic idling on the F-150 is often a faulty air control valve.The IAC valve can be cleaned or replaced at an inexpensive price.
In electronic fuel-injected engines, the iac valve is used to maintain proper engine idling.While the throttle body is closed, the electronically controlled valve works to vary the amount of air entering the engine.It is common for carbon to accumulate in the IAC valve and cause erratic operation over time.The electronics that operate the valve can go bad and cause it to stick open or shut.Hard starting, rough or erratic idling, engine stalling, and engine stumbling are some of the symptoms of a faulty or malfunctioning IAC valve.The IAC valve on most Ford F-150 models is easy to access and can be cleaned or replaced in a matter of minutes.The removal, cleaning, and replacement of the idling air control valve on 1997 to 2003 Ford F-150 models is outlined in this article.
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The IAC valve can be cleaned with a cleaner to remove carbon build up.If you remove the valve from the engine, soak the inside or valve with a cleaner to make it free of gunk and build up.A small toothbrush or similar tool can be used to clean.The valve needs to be dry before it can be reinstalled.
An old gasket that does not seal properly will allow un-metered air into the engine and affect the idling.
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