4.6, triton v-8 engine. truck wants to die when you stop on idle. runs good otherwise

Asked by 0542steve Jun 14, 2014 at 08:08 AM about the Ford F-150

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2003 f150 ford v-8 engine 4.6.  truck wants to die on idle sometime.

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Sounds like dirty/faulty idle air control valve or dirty throttle plate.

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