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Ford Explorer Starting and Stalling Problems

232 messages,  Last post on Feb 15, 2013 at 9:17 AM

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#217 of 232 Re: 2000 Ford Explorer won't idle when below 50 degrees [heyjules] by twayne38

Jan 12, 2012 (5:44 pm)

Replying to: heyjules (Jan 05, 2012 9:11 am)
Regarding your idle problem, I have a 2002 Sport Trac Explorer and had the exact same problem. It's the IAC sensor located under the air duct and on top of the motor, simple fix for me, just removed the air duct, unplugged the sensor , and as I recall removed to bolts and it slides right out. Now there is a pental inside that you can clean with "Gum Out" or any carburetor cleaner and small soft wire brush. After cleaning hold it upside down and flush it with the cleaner to get rid of all the loose junk. Let it dry out and reinstall. When starting it might not idle at first, but this is OK because the pental has to readjust itself. This worked for me and saved me $100.00+ for a new one.

#218 of 232 won't start, replaced pump & coil by sandiw469

Jan 29, 2012 (5:53 pm)

I've got a 98 ford explorer, 4.0 SOHC with 190,000 miles. It started and ran about 20 feet the other day, and then wouldn't start. I checked the fuel pressure, it was low, so I put in a new fuel pump, in the tank. (I've got a bad back and took me 1 1/2 days). still wouldn't start, checked the spark at the plug, it was very weak and intermittent, so I put a coil on. Now it's got good spark, and when I turn the key, I hear the pump come on and off, turn it to start and it ALMOST starts, then just cranks!!! I get no codes when I run diagnostics, so I need help to figure out what to do next. Thanks

#220 of 232 NOTHING happens when key is turned by steveinmo1

Feb 06, 2012 (1:33 pm)

Daughter has a 1999 with a 5.0 engine 4 wheel full time and all the bells and whistles. Went into Quick Trip came out and truck would do nothing. After four days of checking found voltage everywhere but still nothing. Took it to the dealer and of course it started right up. Worked every time for a week for them. They say the fuel pump may be bad and possibly the crank sensor. Thiis is a $990 repair and I don't understand how those two things could have this effect. They did do a wire recal but the next day it did the same thing. Is this possibly the problem or should I try another dealer?
 
       Thanks for any help you can be.

#221 of 232 Re: 95 Explorer starts but not after hot [hdt71562] by jennmcc

Mar 13, 2012 (5:51 pm)

Replying to: hdt71562 (Jan 11, 2012 3:18 pm)
Did you figure out what the problem was? My exploder is doing the same thing! I have changed the following: 2 fuel filters, 1 fuel pump, 3 fuel relay switches, 1 throttle position sensor, 1 ignition coil pack. Still having problems! Please help!

#222 of 232 Re: '98 Ford Explorer 4.0L SOHC 4x4 [hexenvalor] by iknowafewthing

Mar 18, 2012 (5:33 pm)

Replying to: hexenvalor (Nov 19, 2011 8:42 pm)
more than likely it is the DPFE sensor its located on the driver side of the engine directly across from the battery. it will cost anywhere from 50 to 85 dollars and takes only mins. to install. literally two bolts and a plugin. also this does not always come up on a system check, but if it does it will come up as DTC-335 under the standard Keyos check. i hope this helps....

#223 of 232 Just a Question by iknowafewthing

Mar 18, 2012 (5:40 pm)

Has anyone on here tried the DPFE Sensor. I have been a ford technition for about three years and i back this diagnosis up 100 and 10 percent. give it a shot. the sensor is located on the engine directly across from the back of the battery. its rectangular with two hose housings coming from the bottom of it. it can cost anywhere from 45-85 dollars and takes litteraly two mins to replace. if u have trouble locating it google dpfe sensor on a ford explorer in images. i was going to post one for everyone but it didnt work out. anyways i certainly hope this helps.

#224 of 232 Re: 2001 sport trac starting/dying problem [kteague] by musicfeind2001

Apr 07, 2012 (9:17 pm)

Replying to: kteague (Nov 09, 2009 8:33 pm)
Sounds like your alternator died. Your batter will still check out ok, but the car runs off the alternator once it is running. If the alternator goes out, the car will not run and you'll gradually drain your battery.

#225 of 232 Fails to start - only clicks by musicfeind2001

Apr 07, 2012 (9:28 pm)

When I left work today, my 1994 Ford Explorer would not start. I have full battery (all accessories, even tried a jump), and half a tank of gas.
When I turn the ignition, all i receive is a click inside the engine compartment. It sounds to be comming from the fuse/relay box, but I didn't have a second person turn the engine for me to check, since it was 11:30 at night.
By the messages I've read, it may well be an ignition relay, or simply a contact inside the fuse box? I hope to take a look at it tomorrow before work, but not sure I will have time. I very much appreciate any suggestions.

#226 of 232 Re: Just a Question [iknowafewthing] by stk_center

Apr 24, 2012 (4:38 pm)

Replying to: iknowafewthing (Mar 18, 2012 5:40 pm)
I have a 97 Ranger which during the summer/heat it seems to have some issues. Some days it will run fine, then suddenly it starts bogging down and stalling when accelerating from a stop. If I give it the clutch and rev up the RPM's I'm able to ease into it and get the truck moving. I took it into a mechanic shop here in town. They first cleaned the EGR valve which was apparently sticking; after it stalled again after getting it back I took it back in for it to get looked at again. They recently told me that the DPFE Sensor was faulty, so they changed it. So far so good. I haven't really had a chance to drive it around much. But it got me home at least.

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