Engine Performance

1993 FORD EXPLORER
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PETER BREVARD
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I have a 93 Ford Explorer Sport, and it is missing, idleing ruff, temp gage goes up and down,poor power.
when temp gage goes up, car begins to excelerate.
Mar 23, 2011 at 2:50 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the engine coolant temperature sensor also go here :

Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

1.Defective spark plugs

2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.

3.Lack of compression

4.False air leakage.

5.Faulty fuel injectors.

6.Insufficient fuel pressure.

7.Contaminated fuel.

8.EGR valve that is leaking.

9.Oxygen sensors.

10.Throttle position sensor.

11.Manifold absolute pressure sensor

12.Mass Airflow Sensor

13.Idle air control valve

Mar 23, 2011 at 3:16 AM
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PETER BREVARD
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Thanks,
Also can smell antifreeze inside of car.
Mar 23, 2011 at 3:49 AM
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PETER BREVARD
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I smell antifreeze inside of car, Temperature gauage not working correctly, car produces power when gauge is inbetween hot and cold.
Mar 23, 2011 at 4:06 AM
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RASMATAZ
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If you're smelling antifreeze inside - the heater core is leaking
Mar 23, 2011 at 4:16 AM
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