• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech

Idle

  • Thread starter Thread starter mustangjoe02
  • Start date Start date Nov 15, 2011
M

mustangjoe02

Member
Apr 29, 2011
84
0
7
Nov 15, 2011
#1
  • Nov 15, 2011
  • #1
When i turn my steering wheel or press on the brakes hard enough, the idle will drop down to 550 or so then return to normal. is this a faulty iac?
 

wmburns

SN Certified Technician
Aug 14, 2009
5,892
514
204
Houston Texas
Nov 15, 2011
#2
  • Nov 15, 2011
  • #2
Note, some change in engine RPM's is to be expected with a load change. Examples include AC turing on or turning the steering wheel.

A low idle in response to a load change is usually a sign of poor cylinder balance (IE one or more cylinders not pulling their weight). Usually ignition related. The other key is the idle is fine otherwise.

For more information:

Is your mustang stumbling, dieing at idle or idling rough? - Page 14 - Ford Mustang Forums
 
M

mustangjoe02

Member
Apr 29, 2011
84
0
7
Nov 16, 2011
#3
  • Nov 16, 2011
  • #3
could there be something wrong in the tune. I have longtubes and have yet to get it tuned correctly. BAMA keeps sending me a tune that really messes with the idle
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

J
High idle 2003 Mach 1
  • JohnnyUtah
  • Mar 29, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
200
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Mar 31, 2026
JohnnyUtah
J
F
Engine 1988 Foxbody idle issues
  • fernandosgarage55
  • Apr 28, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
26
Views
713
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 30, 2026
AeroCoupe
7
Engine Random hanging idle
  • 706 Saleen
  • Feb 11, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
9
Views
693
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 19, 2026
86HO5.0
8
A
Rough idle - cylinder 1 and 6 misfire HELP
  • austindavies935
  • Jul 24, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
776
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Jul 24, 2025
gkomo
K
Engine 2000 Mustang GT - Fuel issue post-blown spark plug repair
  • kenster1092
  • Feb 26, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
401
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Mar 10, 2026
kenster1092
K
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?