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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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i have an 01 explorer with the 4.0 ohc motor. when u start it in the morning, or when it sits for a long time, it stalls right away, sometimes twice...it idles kinda bad at lights..any suggestions on what it could be?i was thinking idle air control valve, but thereis no check engine light so idk...any suggestions would be great! thanks everyone.....
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 03:22 AM
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check for vacuum leak, mine def. one right near the intake where one hose rub another one over time on miy 01 sport trac....
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 460 TZILLA
check for vacuum leak, mine def. one right near the intake where one hose rub another one over time on miy 01 sport trac....
Done the same on our 03 Expeditionn
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 04:27 AM
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thanks guys i'll check that out!
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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that's a common problem, post back with an update after you check it out!
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 06:06 AM
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srry it's been awhile guys, i checked it out, and found that a hose wasnt plugged back in after i had removed the intake manifold cause of having to change the thermostat housing and cover. thanks for all the help guys!
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