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whats wrong with my ford escort?????????????

when i stop at a red light,even though im stopped my car feels like im stepping on the pedal.i think this is ruing my gas milage.
does anyone know what part i need to replace?

thanks andy
andy layne, November 2005
Could possably be the idle speed motor inop.
This is a solenoid that raises idle speed when ac is on or a load is put on engine so it won`t stall.......possably stuck in the high idle mode

bg, December 2005
Try putting some oil on your throttle. WD40 will do.

TDH, November 2005
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