That *might* be normal.
Where abouts do you live? It could be from altitude, if you happen to be quite a bit above sea level...
My wife and I recently purchased a 2003 Ford Escape which we love.
> It's a V6, FWD, automatic. We are wondering about the fast idle
> circuitry, however. When we first start this car in the morning, it
> revs up to 2600 RPM for a few seconds before gradually working its way
> down to 1000 RMP or so. Isn't 2600 RMP too high for a fast idle? On
> subsequent starts, it revs up to 2000-2200 RPM which still seems high.
> We also have a 2000 Ford Explorer V8 and that only revs to about 1600 > RPM when cold.
>
> Thanks,
> -Scott
>
> (also posted on alt.autos.ford)