ASKED BY: moodyjim 0 0 0 2 0 3 29 ASK DATE: Jun. 28, 2009 CATEGORY: Mechanical | Engine Flooding Share:       Vehicle: 1993 Mercury Capri Engine: L4 1.6 L Transmission: Automatic Drivetrain: FWD Current Mileage: 117,000 when starting I have to hold the RPMs above 4000 or it will load up and die.after the temp gets above 175 it will idle with out dieing. COMMENT BY: way2old 0 4 0 0 3 9 80 COMMENT DATE: Jul. 5, 5:11 PM QUALIFICATIONS: ASE Certified Site Rank: 2 Look at the Idle Air Control valve. Ford is bad about those going out. Username: Password: Remember Me  Sign Up  Forgot Login? Year of 2009 way2old 5 Posts. 0 Answers. Mech Rep: 80 Mileage: 40039 About Us | Contact Us | FAQ | Privacy Policy | Site Map Vehicle Aid © 2005-2008. All Rights Reserved.