New to fords with erratic idle

[Flatbed 250]

the weird thing is that it is not consistent. It doesnt do it every day. The EGR was just replaced, but i guess that doesnt mean it isnt bad.

 

[DaveBen]

It is not your EGR as that was replaced very recently. They will not gum up that quickly.

Dave

 

[big_rooster]

An icp sensor will cause spikes while idling. Where you'll be standing outside yer truck and it sounds like someoned rapped the throttle.

 

[powerstroker24]

I agree w/rooster. The 03's and Early 04's have the icp in the rear of the engine in the hpop cover. They love to leak and cause crazy idle's. Get on your creeper w/a flashlight and point it up above the trans bellhousing by the top of the Y-pipe. Youll be able to see the sensor and the chrome heat shield-if its leaking oil then get it back before you roll 100k-unless your out of warranty by time(5 yrs).

 

[bushpilot]

heres a couple of photos showing the location of the ICP on the early
6.0L (before they moved it to the valve cover).

 

[Flatbed 250]

thanks guys ! its still doin it but i havent done anything to fix it yet. i ll pull it in the shop tomorrow and check it out.