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2000 Ford Explorer

Tiny
AQUIL3
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  • 2000 FORD EXPLORER
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 98,000 MILES
My car keeps cuttiing off every time I stop at a red light. The RPM drops to 0 and the car cuts off. Before it cuts off it will start jerking for a while then it cuts off. I have to turn the egine off and restart the car. It starts up again without a problem. Do I need to replace the fuel pump? I asked a mechanic and he said the gas is not being pumped so I need to change the fuel pump.
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009 AT 11:25 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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THat doesn't sound right to me. THe fuel pump needs to provide more fuel under a load. When you stop, less fuel is needed, so that is the opposite of what he is saying. HAs the check engine light come on? Also, here is a how to for checking fuel pump pressure. You can do it yourself. I recommend doing it and letting me know what you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 AT 11:42 PM

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