1997 Ford Explorer engine idles

Tiny
SHOCKGOBBLE1
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  • 1997 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 11,700 MILES
I have a 97 explorer sport model having trouble with it when you drive or sitting in traffic it revs up and down had new idler control vavle on still does it plus had to put 3 heating coil in 6 years is that unheard of?
Thursday, February 19th, 2009 AT 6:35 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Check for a vaccum leak for the idle issue.

With the heater cores goign out so fast you may need to have more ground straps added to the coolign system to get rid of the electricity building up in the cooling system.
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 AT 4:28 PM

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