2001 ford explorer sport 2wd rough idle on start and stalling out

Asked by Sarah Aug 06, 2018 at 02:00 PM about the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 2WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2001 ford explorer sport and in the
morning I have to start it like 5 or 6 times
before it will stay running. It stalled out on
freeway about a week ago and I had to sit
for an hour before it would start again.
Started fine and I made it home. Check
engine light is on. I checked intake for leaks
with starting fluid seemed fine. I purchas ed
a pcv valve but for the life of me can't figure
out where it goes. Can somebody please
help me with what it might be. In a girl and
only know how to do so many things and
also don't have the money to buy random
parts to see if it will fix it. Ty

1 Answer

5

Check hoses for any holes or dryrot. I have a 01 explorer sport 4wd and it sometimes has a rough start as well as wants to stall out at times. I went out and bought the FIXD diagnostic tool which helps when the check engine light comes on. It threw the code for a bad EGR valve or EGR sensor. You can find FIXD sensor online for $60. It just plugs right under your dash and is totally worth the money.

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