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Re: 97 Explorer Sport cold start problems
I have to wonder about your garage of choice.... so far they have replaced
parts, apparently, on a whim. These motors are infamous (as in everyone
except your mechanic) knows there are concerns with the intake manifold
gaskets when cold. FWIW, if the motor is warm when they are looking for this
problem, they will not find it.
"John Mull" <xplorer@ptdprolog.net> wrote in message
news:fiOdnTXlq_vbuUzeUSdV9g@ptd.net...
> I have a 97 Explorer Sport with 4.0 SOHC. What happens is when it's cold
> out usually below 30 degrees it'll start fine then they rpms drop way down
> and she'll sputter then rev then sputter. It'll do that for 30 or 40
> seconds then idle normal. Had it at the garage and it shows no error
> codes. The check engine lite ie not lite. They suggested replacing the
> coolant temp. sensor which was done. No difference. Also replaced the
> intake air temp. sensor. It's still didn't help. Does anyone have any idea
> what may be doing this? Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
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