Problem With Idle Air Bypass Valve May Cause Engine Performance Problems on Ford Thunderbird

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

If you experience difficulty starting the engine when cold, stalling at idle, or hesitations during acceleration, it may be the idle air bypass valve. This valve helps the vehicle idle steady when the accelerator pedal is not pressed.

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Ford Thunderbird vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 127,689 miles
(137 - 200,000)

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