How to Service and Repair the Idle Control Valve on Ford Explorer?

Start the Idle Control Valve servicing procedure by disconnecting the battery ground cable from its terminal. Proceed by taking out both the accelerator control snow shield and then disconnecting the electrical connector from the idle control valve. You should remove the idle control valve afterward and dispose of the existing gasket. Reinstall the idle control valve after installation of a fresh gasket following the opposite steps of removal. The replacement process matches between the 4.0L SOHC and 4.0L (push rod) engines but the 5.0L engine serves as an example during the repair.

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Ford Explorer Idle Speed Control Part Number: F5TZ-9F715-BA
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- Other Name: Valve Assembly - Throttle Air Bypass; Fuel Injection Idle Air Control Valve; Idle Speed Control; IACV
- Replaces: F5TZ-9F715-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Idle Speed Control Part Number: 1L2Z-9F715-AA
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- Other Name: Valve Assembly - Throttle Air Bypass; Fuel Injection Idle Air Control Valve; Idle Control Motor; Air Bypass Valve; Valve Assembly - Throttle Air By-Pass; Idle Air Control Valve; Throttle Air Bypass
- Manufacturer Note: Valve asy. (Idle air control) #1L2E 9F715-AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Idle Speed Control Part Number: YU3Z-9F715-AA
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- Other Name: Valve Assembly - Throttle Air Bypass; Fuel Injection Idle Air Control Valve; IACV.; Valve Assembly - Throttle Air By-Pass; Throttle Air Bypass
- Replaces: XL2Z-9F715-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Idle Speed Control Part Number: YU3Z-9F715-BA
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- Other Name: Valve Assembly - Throttle Air Bypass; Fuel Injection Idle Air Control Valve; IACV.
- Replaces: XL2Z-9F715-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Explorer | Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Idle Speed Control Part Number: 5L5Z-9F715-A
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- Other Name: Valve Assembly - Throttle Air Bypass; Fuel Injection Idle Air Control Valve; Idle Control Motor.
- Replaces: 2L5Z-9F715-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Idle Speed Control Part Number: F5TZ-9F715-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Valve Assembly - Throttle Air Bypass; Fuel Injection Idle Air Control Valve; Idle Speed Control; IACV
- Replaces: F5TZ-9F715-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Idle Speed Control Part Number: F67Z-9F715-BB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Valve Assembly - Throttle Air Bypass; Fuel Injection Idle Air Control Valve; Idle Speed Control; IACV
- Replaces: F67Z-9F715-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Idle Speed Control Part Number: 97JZ-9F715-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Valve Assembly - Throttle Air Bypass; Fuel Injection Idle Air Control Valve; IACV.; Valve Assembly - Throttle Air By-Pass; Throttle Air Bypass
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Idle Speed Control Part Number: 2R3Z-9F715-AA
$66.30 MSRP: $105.27
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- Other Name: Valve Assembly - Throttle Air Bypass; Idle Speed Control Vavle; Idle Air Control Valve; Idle Control Motor; Valve Assembly - Throttle Air By-Pass
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT
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Ford Explorer Idle Speed Control Part Number: F8VZ-9F715-BB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Valve Assembly - Throttle Air Bypass; Fuel Injection Idle Air Control Valve; Idle Speed Control; IACV
- Replaces: F8VZ-9F715-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT

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The Idle Control Valve in Ford Explorer automobiles controls the engine idle RPM by adjusting the airflow that goes round the throttle valve. It operates in conjunction with the engine control unit and stabilises idle speed to prevent stalling during load changes. Whenever the valve mostly has an electrically operated actuator, a linear servo motor for example, whose function is to open or close the throttle body to sustain a constant idle speed. In the course of the years, different types of Idle Control Valves have been used in Ford Explorer models with the paramount view aimed towards durability as well as performance. Though these valves can handle a amount of wear and tear every now and then they some problems like jamming because of dirt or dust and therefore erratic idling. Cleaning is crucial for the proper functioning of the Idle Control Valve and prevent cases where customers would have to replace their Idle Control Valve because of faulty parts.

Ford Explorer Idle Control Valve Parts and Q&A

Idle Speed Control
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Q: How to Service and Repair the Idle Control Valve on Ford Explorer?
A:
Start the Idle Control Valve servicing procedure by disconnecting the battery ground cable from its terminal. Proceed by taking out both the accelerator control snow shield and then disconnecting the electrical connector from the idle control valve. You should remove the idle control valve afterward and dispose of the existing gasket. Reinstall the idle control valve after installation of a fresh gasket following the opposite steps of removal. The replacement process matches between the 4.0L SOHC and 4.0L (push rod) engines but the 5.0L engine serves as an example during the repair.