01 Ford Explorer Sport ISSUES?

ncviafla · 03-02-2012, 03:32 PM

Hello everybody. I got a situation. I have yet to go to a mechanic due to my hetic schedule. But I came across a 01 ford Explorer sport from a buddy of mines in Florida. He was a away and needed $1000. Being the Chevy guy I am(no pum), I decided to buy the truck from him for my fiance. So I drove all the way the Florida. Got it drove it all the way back to NC. The oil was good. Heres what i noticed. It needs brakes. Ok no biggie

After getting back and letting the truck sit. I started it & noticed a loud rattling sound that later died down. Now it does it everytime when its first started all tho it rides smooth. At stop lights it tends to tremble a lot. I was thinking maybe a tune up, maybe some one crossed up the wires. I was told it could be the oil pump or possibly a IAC?. I was told it may be a electrical problem from where a black box alarm system was removed. I did noticed when i locked the doors and acidently touched the key to it, it created a blue spark.

Has any one else ever had these problems with the truck? Thanks for any help or advice.

erikvanden · 03-05-2012, 08:17 PM

mine does the same. It seems to vibrate a lot and doesn't sound like it is running the best. When driving it is fine but when at idle the engine shakes a little.

I have cleaned the IAC the throttle body and the MAF sensor in addition to putting injector cleaner in the tank. no luck although it has made it a little better. It isn't bad enough to the point where I would take it in but it is noticeable if I have the windows down or i am standing outside the car. It has been doing it for a while though and I have just gotten use to it. My old ford did the same thing as well.

*Dono* · 03-05-2012, 09:20 PM

Motor a SOHC 4.0?

swshawaii · 03-05-2012, 09:52 PM

ncviafla- See erikvanden's OP:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=346309

erikvanden- Don't recall you checking the PCV valve,
you've already cleaned the usual suspects. (IAC, TB, MAF, elbow)
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13310059658493

*vroomzoomboom* · 03-05-2012, 10:41 PM

i think you have what we call "the death rattle". do a search on timing chain tensioner, and you will prob find all your answers.

03-02-2012, 03:32 PM	#1
ncviafla Wannabe Elite Explorer Henderson, NC Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	01 Ford Explorer Sport ISSUES? Hello everybody. I got a situation. I have yet to go to a mechanic due to my hetic schedule. But I came across a 01 ford Explorer sport from a buddy of mines in Florida. He was a away and needed $1000. Being the Chevy guy I am(no pum), I decided to buy the truck from him for my fiance. So I drove all the way the Florida. Got it drove it all the way back to NC. The oil was good. Heres what i noticed. It needs brakes. Ok no biggie After getting back and letting the truck sit. I started it & noticed a loud rattling sound that later died down. Now it does it everytime when its first started all tho it rides smooth. At stop lights it tends to tremble a lot. I was thinking maybe a tune up, maybe some one crossed up the wires. I was told it could be the oil pump or possibly a IAC?. I was told it may be a electrical problem from where a black box alarm system was removed. I did noticed when i locked the doors and acidently touched the key to it, it created a blue spark. Has any one else ever had these problems with the truck? Thanks for any help or advice.

03-05-2012, 09:20 PM	#3
Dono Supercharged OHV Winnipeg, Manitoba 00 Explorer XLT 4.0 OHV Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,029 Vehicle Specs	Motor a SOHC 4.0? __________________ Rebuilt 4.0 OHV with about 6000 kilometers. M90 Supercharged. Tuned by James Henson. 422 cam, dual rate springs, si valves, polished combustion chambers, Rebuilt lifters and 30 thou shaved heads. Headers, and custom exhaust. Water/meth injection. Aftermarket projector headlights w HID's. Electric fan. DELTA RV CAM FOR SALE. low miles on it.

03-05-2012, 10:41 PM	#5
vroomzoomboom Elite Canuck STOCK SUCKS! selkirk, manitoba 98 5L sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,631 Vehicle Specs	i think you have what we call "the death rattle". do a search on timing chain tensioner, and you will prob find all your answers. __________________ NOS is nice, but i'd rather be BLOWN evils elite registry roll pan build for 1st and 2nd gen explorers door switch LED convention

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03-05-2012, 08:17 PM	#2
erikvanden Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 40 Vehicle Specs	mine does the same. It seems to vibrate a lot and doesn't sound like it is running the best. When driving it is fine but when at idle the engine shakes a little. I have cleaned the IAC the throttle body and the MAF sensor in addition to putting injector cleaner in the tank. no luck although it has made it a little better. It isn't bad enough to the point where I would take it in but it is noticeable if I have the windows down or i am standing outside the car. It has been doing it for a while though and I have just gotten use to it. My old ford did the same thing as well.

03-05-2012, 09:52 PM	#4
swshawaii Wannabe Elite Explorer Kailua-Oahu, Hawaii '05 Sport Trac XLS (RWD) Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,235 Vehicle Specs	ncviafla- See erikvanden's OP: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=346309 erikvanden- Don't recall you checking the PCV valve, you've already cleaned the usual suspects. (IAC, TB, MAF, elbow) http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13310059658493