Engine - Stalls At Idle After Hot Soak
Article No. 85-9-25STALL AT IDLE - 2.3L HSC - AFTER HOT SOAK
FORD 1985 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1985 TOPAZ
CALIBRATIONS: All ATX
WARNING: This modification is authorized only for the listed engines. Performing this modification on other engine calibrations is unauthorized and could create liability under applicable federal or local laws.
Engine idle stalls that occur when a hot engine is started can be avoided by use of the following procedure:
Drivers reporting hot engine start up idle stalls should be instructed that this condition can be avoided by pressing the accelerator pedal 1/4 to 1/2 way down during the hot start procedure and gradually releasing the pedal as the engine speeds up.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"