2000 Ford Explorer

Tiny
ALANNBULLMAN73
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  • 2000 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
My explorer skips at certain speeds and idles rough, I have changed plugs and wires and also fuel filter. I can make it happen consistanly at 60 mph and 2000rpm. It seems to skip going up hills also. And for some reason it runs better some days than others? No engine light comes on.
Saturday, April 9th, 2011 AT 4:42 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
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Saturday, April 9th, 2011 AT 4:45 PM

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