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Ford Explorer
Report: Rough Idle When Cold Due to Upper Intake Manifold Gasket Leak
Ford Explorer Problem
11 Reports
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Engines Affected: 4.0L V6, 4.0L V6 SOHC
Average Mileage: 111,265 mi (68,000 mi - 177,327 mi)
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The Check Engine Light will illuminate and the engine will idle roughly when cold. There are updated upper intake manifold gaskets to resolve the problem.
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Visitor, 1998 Ford Explorer, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 70,000 mi
Replaced intake manifold. Cost about $500. They tried other things first (that didn't work) for another $400.
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Visitor, 1999 Ford Explorer, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 124,000 mi
intake manifold gaskets replaced
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Visitor, 1999 Ford Explorer, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 68,000 mi
engine light on and truck dies or idles rough till warm.
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