hesitation and rough idle.

2000 FORD EXPLORER
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BHELMU40
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i have a 2000 ford explorer 4.0 overhead valve. since i bought it it has always had a tiny shake, or hesitation. it has progressively gotten worse, the car will idle at 1 then goes up to 2 on its own then back down to almost stall or it does stall. it is better when it is in park. when the car is in drive the shake is much worse. we have replaced the o2 sensors, mass air flow meter, fuel injectors, Cats, and the problem has not improved. the exhaust still glows red hot and it smells rich like there is too much gas. the car cannot even be driven, it just stalls out no matter what we do. all the codes just point to o2 sensors or mass air flow meter, which we have replaced with new.
Aug 15, 2011 at 6:40 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the exhaust system for restriction, catalytic converter could be clogged

Probable causes of an engine running rich are as follows:

1.Excessive fuel pressure can be cause by restricted fuel return line
2.Defective Oxygen Sensors.
3.Leaking injectors and fuel pressure regulator.
4.Coolant temperature sensor out of calibration.
5.Restricted air intake system.
Aug 15, 2011 at 7:57 PM
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