Rough Idle When Cold Due to Upper Intake Manifold Gasket Leak on Ford Explorer

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

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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Average mileage: 129,662 miles
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