Really rough idle and will not accelerate past 1,000 RPMs?

Tiny
CURTISFAWKES
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  • 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 265,000 MILES
While accelerating to highway speeds it stalled out. Now has rough lumpy idle and won't go over 1,000 RPMs.
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Sunday, March 14th, 2021 AT 8:13 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Were there any strange sounds or smells when this happened? This could be several different things causing this. For example, a failed fuel pump, camshaft or crankshaft position sensor issue, a plugged catalytic converter, and so on.

What I suggest is this. The first thing that should be done is to scan the computer for diagnostic trouble codes. This should point us in the right direction.

Here is a quick video showing what needs to be done. I realize most people don't own a scan tool, but often times a parts store will lend one to you.

https://youtu.be/b2IJGfImVvw

Do this and let me know the results. I will watch for your reply.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 8:40 PM

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