i have a 2000 ford explorer with really low miles and now that its getting cold outside when i first start it up in the morning it has the worlds shittiest idle ever. the thing will rev up to a little over 1k then drop down to like 200 and bounce around then die. if you dont keep your foot on it it'll die. it takes about 5 minutes of this before it settles out and runs fine. anyone have any input on this?

 

i cant even count the amount of Idle Air Control valves ive replaced on fords...good chance that is whats going out

 

IAC motor/Valve...try to take it off...clean it...if doesnt fix it..replace it i guess...thats happened to me with four different fords....and once on my honda

 

Yeah i just worked on a ford f-150 and it would only idle with your foot on the gas. We took the iac off, sprayed carb cleaner in each port and it runs fine now.

 

where is this located...i have no expeirence with any kind of fords. a picture of one would be awesome

 

THe IACV bypasses the throttle body, it should be right in that area.

 

usually on the intake mani...near the throttle body.....kinda...but like a 2 inches....one plug....