SPONSORED LINKS

2000 Ford Explorer will not run in drive gear

Tiny
JOHN LX
  • MEMBER
  • 2000 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 141,000 MILES
Need to know what the could be wrong my ford explorer die out when put in drive. It start back up find
Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 2:10 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,815 POSTS
Hi John LX,

Thank you for the donation.

If the idling system is not working correctly, the engine can stall when shifted into gear.

What is the idling speed.
Does engine stall if you increase the idling speed slightly before shifting into gear?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 12:27 AM
Tiny
JOHN LX
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
If I even hold foot on breaks and shilf into gear car still cut off while still idling
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 7:26 AM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,815 POSTS
Sorry, you did not answer my questions

1. What is the idling speed?

2. Does engine stall if you increase the idling speed slightly before shifting into gear?

3. Do you have rough running issues when idling?

4. Does shifting into reverse cause the engine to stall too?

5. Is the Check Engine Light indicating?

6. Was any repairs carried out prior to this occurring?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 2:17 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

How to fix an engine that wont start
VIDEO
How to fix an engine that wont start
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting - Top 3 Easy Steps
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting - Top 3 Easy Steps
Over the past 20 years on 2CarPros we have identified the top three problems that are easily fixed. This can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links