Ashton'sExplorer
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- Lexington, KY
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- 2002 Explorer 4.6 V8
Hey Guys, I need help! Daughter has a 2002 Explorer 4.6 V8. Came home from college this past weekend with a misfire in numbers 6 and 7. Water had leaked in and was shorting the plugs. I fixed the leak, changed the plugs and it ran great. Probably the smoothest it has since she got it. She left to head back to school, stopped and got 1/2 tank of gas (she was on empty). Car started acting up about 2 miles later. She turned around and limped it home. Since then, it will start and idle, but has no power. If I rev it, I am lucky to get to 1500 rpm. It will hit 2500 rpm briefly after it has sat overnight. I can let it idle for an hour and it sounds fine, but give it a little gas and it dies out. Things I've done: changed the fuel filter, cleaned MAFS, cleaned the IAC, replaced the PCV valve, reset the computer, changed the air filter, looked for vacuum leaks and cleaned the throttle body. Added a bottle of octane booster and water remover, plus about 4 additional gallons of gas. None of it has made any difference. Fuel pressure seems to be OK and battery is strong. Currently, it is throwing no codes. I can post the scanner info at idle if that would help. It can not even make the climb up our driveway. Bad gas? Thanks for any help and ideas!