Idle Falcon V8 ute

Ford Ford Advice Ford Falcon Ford Falcon Advice Ford Falcon 2004
...
My 2004 Series 1 BA Falcon V8 ute has always had an erratic idle problem that the dealer has not been able to diagnose or fix. Fitting a Series II throttle sensor made no difference. When sitting at traffic lights with one foot on the clutch and the other on the brake the idle will fluctuate wildly. As an experiment I have let the car roll forward when this occurs and while the car is rolling and out of gear the idle will remain steady, but as soon as it stops rolling the idle fluctuates again. It's enough to make a loyal Ford owner see red.

From your description it appears it only happens when the brakes are applied so I'd be looking for a vacuum leak associated with the brakes, such as a split or cracked hose or fitting on the brake booster or manifold.

Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.

Comments

Have a new question for the CarsGuide team?
More than 9,000 questions asked and answered.
Complete guide to Ford Falcon 2004
Complete guide to Ford Falcon 2004 CarsGuide Logo
Reviews, price, specs and more