engine is surging

2003 FORD FOCUS
250,000 MILES
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LLAVIGNE
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I drive a 2003 ford focus zx and have noticedthe idle rpms decrease and jump up and down. What is the normal rpm for my car and is the "jumping up and down normal?
Jan 6, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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check for a vacuum leak and fuelpressure 35-70 psi. also clean the throttle plate and iac valve with choke cleaner on both sides.
Jan 6, 2012 at 9:27 PM