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i'm still new to the stang and don't know much. over the last month or so when i start it mostly when it's cold outside it will stall on the first try. and yesterday i went to start it and it won't run at idle period. if i give it a little gas it will run fine but soon as i let off the tach falls to zero and starts sputtering and cuts off. other than that nothing is wrong. anybody know what this could be?
 
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That is the classic symptoms of a bad IAC. You can get a new one at AutoZone for $50 or at the Ford Parts counter for $90.

The IAC is circled in yellow.

Be sure and disconnect your battery for 10 minutes after you install the new one. And re-use the old gasket if you do not get a new gasket with the new IAC.

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+1 on the iac
 
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+2 iac
 

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buy oem Ford only and change your PCV valve, also wth an OEM Ford one
 

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RandyStinchcomb said:
buy oem Ford only and change your PCV valve, also wth an OEM Ford one
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I can't say enough how important this is. Randy is NOT a parts-pusher. This is just plain old good advice.
Do it right the first time, and that includes using the right parts.
 
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