Q: 2003 Lincoln Aviator Dies when I let go the gas
Hello, I have a 2003 Lincoln Aviator. One day I was coming home and the truck died randomly, now I have to hold my foot on the gas for the truck to stay started, as soon as I let go the gas the truck will run rough for about 10 seconds than die. I have to jump start the truck every time.the truck throws engine code P0357. It has had a tune up, oil change, new iac, new mass air meter, new battery, the fuel pump works. Please help.
My car has 167000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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