Where is the 2004 ford f150 idle air control valve located?

The idle air control valve is located on the driver side rear portion of the throttle body on the 2004 Ford F-150. But what does an idle air control valve do exactly You may be asking Yourself. Well its purpose is to control and regulate the engine idle speed, increasing and decreasing it as necessary to keep up with operating conditions. Most idle control valves come in the form of a motorized valve or motor that is mounted somewhere on the vehicle's intake manifold.When the engine is cold, the IAC valve helps to get it started. If it breaks down on You or starts to malfunction, then You are going to have to get it replaced. The cost of that, on average, will be between $115 and $500.