At the base of the carburetor are 2 screws. One adjusts the idle speed and the other adjusts the idle mixture. Screw the idle mixture in until the engine starts missing then screw it out 1 turn. Then, adjust the idle speed screw to about 850 RPM.
The idle setting for a 2001 ford escort zx2 is something that is not owner adjustable. It the idle is off, check for vacuum leaks or a clogged air filter.
It is very likely there is no way to adjust the idle on your car. If your car is idling low, it's probably a problem somewhere else. Idle is likely controlled by the computer.
where is the idle control motor for a 1998 ford escort
Idle speed control or Idle air control.
You can adjust the idle.
Turn the Idle Adjusting screw.
turn the idle screw!
The idle speed is computer controlled
You cant. The idle is controlled by the ecu.
All Ford vehicles cannot adjust idle nor timing wich is pre-set at the factory and the computer sets the idle and timing, vehicles after 1990 no longer can be adjusted.
There is no idle screw. The idle air control valve controls the idle and can be set on different settings. You should consult a Ford dealer or mechanic for proper settings.
The idle air control valve on a 1990 Ford Escort is located on the intake manifold. An idle air control valves function is to control the amount of air that is allowed to enter the engine so the idle can stabilize.