1997 4.0L won't idle

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Stan - 25 Sep 2007 00:31 GMT

I have a 1997 Explorer 4.0L it will start and stay running
as long as there is pressure on the accelerator pedal.
I just drove it down the road, it runs fine but will die if
I take my foot off of the pedal.
This just started today.
Any Ideas what the problem is?

Thanks
Stan

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Esteban - 25 Sep 2007 01:58 GMT

>I have a 1997 Explorer 4.0L it will start and stay running
> as long as there is pressure on the accelerator pedal.
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> Thanks
> Stan

Stan, read this link and see if it applies to your problem.
Steve

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/0/170/article/Ford_Explorer_IAC_Fix.html

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Charlie Bress - 25 Sep 2007 14:55 GMT

>I have a 1997 Explorer 4.0L it will start and stay running
> as long as there is pressure on the accelerator pedal.
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> Thanks
> Stan

Check for a vacuum leak.

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Ulysses - 25 Sep 2007 19:32 GMT

> I have a 1997 Explorer 4.0L it will start and stay running
> as long as there is pressure on the accelerator pedal.
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> Thanks
> Stan

And if the other two items mentioned check out OK then perhaps check the
fuel filter and fuel pump. They say the filter should last the "life" of
the car but they don't say what that life expectancy is.

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