My 2003 Ford Explorer feels like it misses when I am decelerating and take my foot off the gas. Doesn't do it all the time but is becoming more frequent. Any ideas?

Asked by vamom May 15, 2013 at 06:22 PM about the 2003 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2003 Ford Explorer feels like it misses when I decelerate and take my foot off the gas.
I don't feel it when I hit the brakes just when I let up on the accelerator. Also, it doesn't do
it all the time but it is becoming more frequent.

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kbro answered 11 years ago

Do yo have any dtc's in the pcm?

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