I'm no expert, but I'd guess that maybe your throttle cable is sticking.

I think there was a TSB or recall for some model years.

Hopefully someone more mechanically savvy can shed some light on this.

Otherwise, I get a little of this as well on occasion - lift off the throttle in gear, and instead of the revs dropping right away, the car will linger, maybe even pick up a little bit more speed before the revs drops.

Pretty sure that it's just good old Duratec throttle hang.

Good luck!


98 SVT Contour #1702 (silver) - traded in & missed alot! 02 SVT Focus #2686 (blue) - beginning to enjoy the 4-banger.