Escort stalls only when AC is OFF!

The idle can't be adjusted. It's automatically controlled. Only the throttle stop can be adjusted. If this causes the idle to change, there is a problem with the Idle Air Control valve, it's harness, or the Powertrain Control Module.

Clean the throttle body, throttle plate, and IAC with intake air system cleaner and a small nylon detailing brush and see if that helps.

Maybe you could just get a new, non-delivery job?

Seriously, though, if you want to fix this yourself, go buy a repair manual for your car and get well-versed on what components relate to this problem. If it is beyond your mechanical ability, I would suggest having a professional fixing it for you.

Scott

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There should be nothing difficult about disconnecting the hose from the throttle body, getting some Intake Air System cleaner (carb cleaner) and using it to clean the throttle body. Just keep in mind that what you are doing will flood the engine. When you put the hose back on and try to start the vehicle that you hold the gas pedal to the floor when cranking until it starts. You will get lots of black smoke when it starts and it may run rough at first. I also would suggest a spark plug change after the cleaning.

A service manual for the vehicle would be well worth the cost if you plan on doing work on this vehicle yourself.

Good luck.

Thanks for the additional information. I think this is a job I can handle! I struggle with wanting to be able to fix my own car, and I have really enjoyed doing the very few things that I've taken care of myself, but I'm also a real wimp about it!

Incidentally, I realized this morning, now that it's cooled off and I don't need the AC on, that it's not having on the AC that will prevent it from stalling, it's just the fan. As long as I kept the fan running - AC or heat or whatever, the idle holds steady.

Anyway, thanks aga>