97 Explorer XLT stalls when reversing

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rlascano - 30 Apr 2004 15:09 GMT

I've got a V6 SOHC '97 XLT with 161K miles on it. Just recently, I've
had problems when backing into my garage. After stopping and going
into Reverse, the engine will stall. I've had one incident driving
slowly in a parking lot when it stalled as well. I've noticed it's
been idling somewhat low lately. It runs fine at speed, the problem
seems to be only when driving slowly, or when idling. Any
suggestions? I'm thinking about resetting the computer (disconnecting
the (-) terminal at the battery) and seeing if that does anything.

TIA,
Roel

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Bill Jeffrey - 30 Apr 2004 15:47 GMT

Could be a transmission / torque converter problem. If the converter
locks up when it shouldn't, even for a moment, it will stall the engine.
Check fluid level - after that, you're probably into checking the
solenoid.

Bill Jeffrey
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> I've got a V6 SOHC '97 XLT with 161K miles on it. Just recently, I've
> had problems when backing into my garage. After stopping and going
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> TIA,
> Roel

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SizzleMP - 30 Apr 2004 16:43 GMT

>I've got a V6 SOHC '97 XLT with 161K miles on it. Just recently, I've
>had problems when backing into my garage. After stopping and going
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>TIA,
>Roel

The IAC valve probably needs cleaning or replacing. It is responsible for the
idle.

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