'92 Explorer XLT stalling

[djsteven]

This is my first post and I was hoping someone can offer some insight. When I first start it up, it runs ok until I come to a stop. It will idle and I have to try and crank it a few times. Sometimes it will start up and sometimes it won't. When it does start up, it will idle when I put it in Drive. So I keep having to start it over and over again until I can get moving. Once I drive a long distance without stopping (maybe 2 minutes or so) and the engine warms up, it is fine when I stop. It seems to just start now that the weather has turned cold. Sometimes I can keep my foot on the accelerator and the brake to keep it from idling. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[wood1]

Welcome to the site.

When was your last tune up, what did you replace, and check for codes...

 

[djsteven]

The last time anything was done, was the oil was changed. That was about 2 or 3 months ago.

 

[djsteven]

Oh yeah, I did have to replace one of clamps that hold the wire down on the battery. That was about a month ago.

 

[wood1]

Clean the MAF and IAC, and if you have never done a tune up, it would probably appreciate plugs, wires and filters (air, fuel).

Check for codes.

Do searches on the MAF and IAC, lots to read...

Good luck.

 

[djsteven]

Thanks Wood. I'll get started.