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Ford Explorer Starting and Stalling Problems
233 messages, Last post on Jun 01, 2013 at 9:13 AM
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What is this discussion about? Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Car Safety, Electrical, Steering, SUV
#226 of 233 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.
#227 of 233 2002 ford explore xlt by sbanas
May 28, 2012 (4:39 pm)
i have some starting issues that have been going on for over a year. My explorer has been in the shop and they can't find out what is wrong with it. the obvious have been replaced. have not replaced the fuel pump. i can drive for weeks without issues and out of the blue it won't start. it turns over you can smell fuel and it won't start. leave it where it decides to camp out go back hours later and it starts like nothing was ever wrong. it can happen weekly or a couple times a month doesn't seem to do it in winter. i want to keep driving it only 78 thousand on it. anyone any ideas????? it still looks great i hate to give it up. thanks#228 of 233 intermiten starting and whining noise by jmcfly
Jul 21, 2012 (5:45 pm)
95 Ford Explorer battery starter and alternator all passed at Autozone. Truck sometimes slow to start or slow then just clicks. Other times slow turnover then speeds up and starts. Cleaned all connections and replaced starter.no difference . Truck will also drop to low rpms and make a whining noise. any suggestions or question??? please help#229 of 233 Re: 2006 Ford Explorer [onefreedude] A couple years later by fordprob
Jan 22, 2013 (3:26 pm)
Replying to: onefreedude (May 13, 2008 1:50 pm)
I don't know if you're still participating in this list. My 2006 Ford (purchased used in 2010 with under 50K on it) has been exhibiting all the same signs listed here within 6 months of purchase. It stops, stalls with no apparent pattern at 65 mph or at a stop sign. Does not start right back up - and is clearly a safety problem. My husband refuses to drive it after it stalled 8 times in one trip. Took it back to original dealership. They duplicated the problem once, but could not do it twice and so returned it to me with a shrug. Took it to another Ford dealership. Took it to my mechanic who duplicated the problem but could not fix it as he believes it is a Ford software problem in combination with something else. The idea of using a VDR sounds great. Yes, I have called Ford customer service. But if you could give me the name of the Ford Dealership that actually fixed your Ford I would be most grateful as apparently not all Ford Dealerships are created equal. Many thx.
- twayne38 (Jan 22, 2013 6:34 pm)
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#231 of 233 Re: 2006 Ford Explorer [onefreedude] A couple years later [fordprob] by twayne38
Jan 22, 2013 (6:34 pm)
Replying to: fordprob (Jan 22, 2013 3:26 pm)
Regarding your explorer, I had a 2001 explorer sport trac with same symptoms, the problems I had, happened more on rainy, humid days, or on mornings with a high dew point. When it happened I had to compensate by keeping my right foot on the accelerator, and use my left to brake. The fix was simple, once I knew what the culprit was. The IAC (idle air control valve) for a new one it was going to be about $130, but I opted to try cleaning mine and save some money. It worked like a charm, so no need to buy something when your not sure if its going to solve your problem. You'll need some carburetor cleaner (spray), I used gum-out brand. Just remove the wiring harness to the IAC, then remove the 2 screws securing it in place. Then look at all the grime inside it, just spray it with cleaner (I also used a floss brush to help loosen some of the grime), then let it dry thoroughly and reinstall. Now when I did this when I first started my truck the symptoms reappeared, and I thought it was a waste, but with in a few minutes it took off running fine. 5 years and still no symptoms! Hope this works for you and good luck, Terry
#232 of 233 Re: Fails to start - only clicks [musicfeind2001] by danniec206
Feb 15, 2013 (9:17 am)
Replying to: musicfeind2001 (Apr 07, 2012 9:28 pm)
My car is doing the same thing ... did you ever find out if that helped or not??
#233 of 233 starting problems 03 sport trac by gafarmer
Jun 01, 2013 (9:13 am)
003 sport trac doesn't want to start sometimes when its hot. It sound like it isn't getting fuel and when i spray starting fluid it cranks and runs. I smell fuel around the drivers side door and can't find any leaks.
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