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Gasoline Engines

Idle speed is controlled by Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and is not adjustable. If engine idle concerns are present, check for contaminated fuel, vacuum leaks and incorrect ignition timing. Ensure throttle bore, EGR system and PCV system are clean. If these are okay, check PCM for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article. If no DTCs exist, go to appropriate TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES article.

IDLE RPM SPECIFICATION (1)

Application RPM
Econoline
4.2L 750-850
4.6L 680-830
5.4L
E150 750
E250 Gasoline 630-700
E250 & E350 Super Duty CNG 715-850
6.8L
Gasoline 600-900
LPG 790-930
7.3L (2)
Escape
2.0L 800-900
3.0L 730-750
Excursion
5.4L 650-760
6.8L 800-950
7.3L (2)
Expedition
4.6L 680-830
5.4L 700-760
Explorer & Mountaineer
4.0L
OHV (2)
SOHC 670-750
5.0L 700-750
Explorer Sport
4.0L
Gasoline 760-880
Flex-Fuel 800-900
Explorer Sport Trac
4.0L
Gasoline 760-880
Flex-Fuel 800-900
Pickup
4.2L 750-850
4.6L 680-830
5.4L
F150 Gasoline (Except Lightning) 720
F150 Gasoline (Lightning) 700
F150 CNG 715-850
F250/F350 Super Duty 630-700
6.8L 600-900
7.3L (2)
Navigator 690-710
Ranger
2.3L 800-950
2.5L 800-950
3.0L
A/T 880-920
M/T 800-830
Flex-Fuel 880-920
4.0L 800-1000
Villager 700-800
Windstar 700-730
(1) Idle speed is not adjustable.
(2) Idle speed specification is not available from manufacturer.