What causes low idle on my engine

Asked by Hector Apr 14, 2016 at 02:10 PM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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mikeatpriestlake answered 8 years ago

do you have a check engine light? wouldn't hurt to scan for codes. It wouldn't hurt to clean your throttle body. also it could be an idle air control valve, but this should throw a code.

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