# 2003 Ford Ranger Reving

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-reving/80121>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford, ranger\
**Created:** [July 2, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-reving/80121 "2013-07-02T00:59:56Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Tonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/da6949/32.png) [@Tonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonia)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-reving/80121/1 "2013-07-02T00:59:56Z")

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I have a 2003 Ford Ranger, 5 speed, with 180k miles.  
SOMEtimes, not all the time, when I press the clutch and shift gears, the engine will rev.  
I dont drive the truck a whole lot, its a 2nd vehicle.  
Any thoughts?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2013, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-reving/80121/2 "2013-07-02T02:29:20Z")

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The problem might be with the Idle Air Control valve. [http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1006261&cc=1438309](http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1006261&cc=1438309)

Get the engine up to operating temperature. And while the engine is idling take the handle of a screwdriver and tap on the IAC valve. If the engine idle speed changes replace the IAC valve.

Tester