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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / December 2005

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1999 explorer 4.0 cold rough idle

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triumph1 - 07 Dec 2005 17:15 GMT
i have a 99 explorer that has a rough idle when cold, sometimes stalling
out.106k miles.   any ideas?
Mikepier - 07 Dec 2005 18:12 GMT
Clean or replace the IAC valve.
Cindory - 10 Dec 2005 18:07 GMT
Hi,
I'm french and I don't know what is IAC;wich  total words please ? because
it seems the same problem as mine (1998)
Claude
Mikepier - 10 Dec 2005 18:53 GMT
> Hi,
> I'm french and I don't know what is IAC;wich  total words please ? because
> it seems the same problem as mine (1998)
> Claude

Idle Air Control valve. It sits on top of the intake manifold.
triumph1 - 20 Dec 2005 20:54 GMT
i changed my iacv. no change any other possibilities?
pjk - 22 Dec 2005 02:13 GMT
Replace all plugs and wires with brand new ones before troubleshooting.
When the engine is cold and running disconnect the IAC valve - does this
change the idle or cause the truck to stall?  If yes the IAC is working.  If
No, you could have a bad PCM output or wire harness short/open (you already
changed valve).  Also check that the bypass to the IAC is not plugged.  On
the Explorers with the EEC-V computer aprox. 97 and up, the computer had to
be reset when changing the IAC valve.  Disconnect the battery for 15 minutes
then reconnect,  the computer will retrain it's settings after 15 minutes
worth of  idling.  Also check for any trouble codes,  the EGR valve needs to
be functioning properly before attempting to fix any idle problems.  Another
possibility is an air leak on a vacuum hose, so check for leaks, cracks or
loose fittings.  Good luck.

> i changed my iacv. no change any other possibilities?
johanb - 22 Dec 2005 05:49 GMT
If you have the sohc engine its probably the intake gaskets.
They expand when engine gets warmer and seal better

Spray some t-body cleaner around your intake gaskets and see if that make it
run better

> i have a 99 explorer that has a rough idle when cold, sometimes stalling
> out.106k miles.   any ideas?
 
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