Hoping someone can shed some light on this so i can work out a way forward...

2004 1.8 petrol Mondeo.

Sometimes the car is hard to start, takes a while cranking and eventually kicks in, sometimes with a bit of throttle. Does always start in the end.
Now If when i turn the car off, as i switch off i press the accelerator to the floor, the car will ALWAYS start on the button the next time I go to start.
So by opening the throttle as the car shuts down, what is this doing and what do I need to do? Would it be a release (EGR?) valve not clearing the inlet/throttle body?
I have read on forums about the accelerator pedal as you turn off trick as it seems a common problem....just no one has said why!

Many thanks

Gordy

 

Check the manifold flap control hasn't come off. Look under the hose between the air box and inlet. You will see a yellow ball valve with a clip thing on top. I had a mk3 mondeo a few years ago and the clip kept coming off making it a bit hesitant at times.