Car possessed by gremlins

[Alowishus]

So there I was in 6 lanes of Tampa rush hour traffic at a red-light, all of a sudden the engine kicks up, revs like crazy, I’ve got to mash on the brake to keep from hitting a utility truck in front of me, and then the check trac control comes up on the console w/ a beep. The engine backed down and when the light changed I pulled over to check stuff out, all seemed well and has been for a couple days now…very weird…anyone w/ ANY thoughts? I turn the trac control off when I get in the car, it sucks to pull out into traffic and think you got it made then the tires break loose and you come to a crawl in the middle of US19…

 

[M8SHOSCGUY]

The only thing that can open the throttle without your foot being involved is the cruise control module (electric motor driven). Maybe it took a dump? Could it be a possible electrical problem (like a bum block/chassis ground connection).

mark

 

[Alowishus]

OK it did it again at a red light only this time the check trac control came on and then the car died, it didn't rev up, started back up alright, but I'm wondering if this is a sign of bad things to come? Is there any harm in driving w/ the trac control off?

 

[JC]

My mechanic in Tampa has experiance with Mark VIII's and has all the code readers and data to diagnose problems. If you're interested call Gilletts Automotive at 813-839-7800. Tell them Jack sent you. I've also heard that Autoway Lincoln/Mercury in Clearwater is pretty good. Good luck!

 

[LINCOLNBOY]

more then likely its you iac (idle air control) its right behind the intake to the right it get stuck, what i use to do it step on the gas hard to unstick, you can either clean it or buy a new one buying a new one is better, i would post a pic of it so someone else post a pic of the iac