HollyTautz
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- November 29, 2015
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- City, State
- Macomb, MI
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2007 Ford Explorer XLT
The last time I posted, everyone was a great help. Unfortunately, I am still having problems with my poor Matilda.
Approximately a year and a half ago, I was sitting at a light when she shuddered horribly and didn't want to take off when the light changed. I pulled over into a big truck repair place (closest available) and they didn't see anything. But Matilda began hesitating/stumbling/jerking sometimes between 45-50 and sometimes at 65-70 especially when going up hill or in heavy stop and go traffic. It happened even when using cruise control.
I have had the coil pack, plugs, and wires changed last year at this time. I have had the transmission fluid changed and there was no metal in the filter. I have had the fuel filter changed. As I have had spare money I have tried different things to fix the problem with no success as there were no CEL codes. Within the last 3 months I would occasionally get a P0302 code. The repair shop said it was an old code that keeps popping up. I don't exactly believe that and am not going back there after that attempt to not deal with the problem and suggesting I need a new transmission even though I don't have any signs of the trans going bad but I could be unaware of those as well.
Now I have a rough idle upon cold start which will occasionally trigger the P0302 code. I have also noticed the #2 spark plug wire seems rather loose compared to the others on the coil pack. I had hubby pull it off while the engine was running and there was no change in RPMs but doing so with the other wires caused a drop in RPMs. And yes, I know it can be dangerous and not the smartest thing to do but I am at the end of my rope.
I am seriously considering replacing the coil pack, plugs and wires with Motorcraft products and I am going to do it myself with some help from a friend.
If anyone has been down this road and has advice or answers I would appreciate it. I hate not being able to drive Matilda long distances because I am afraid that we won't make it home. I don't want to get rid of her and my son really wants her when I am ready for something newer. She has about 155k miles on her and when she's having a good day, she runs and drives great. Body is in good shape and so is the interior. I really want to enjoy Matilda again ... please help!
Approximately a year and a half ago, I was sitting at a light when she shuddered horribly and didn't want to take off when the light changed. I pulled over into a big truck repair place (closest available) and they didn't see anything. But Matilda began hesitating/stumbling/jerking sometimes between 45-50 and sometimes at 65-70 especially when going up hill or in heavy stop and go traffic. It happened even when using cruise control.
I have had the coil pack, plugs, and wires changed last year at this time. I have had the transmission fluid changed and there was no metal in the filter. I have had the fuel filter changed. As I have had spare money I have tried different things to fix the problem with no success as there were no CEL codes. Within the last 3 months I would occasionally get a P0302 code. The repair shop said it was an old code that keeps popping up. I don't exactly believe that and am not going back there after that attempt to not deal with the problem and suggesting I need a new transmission even though I don't have any signs of the trans going bad but I could be unaware of those as well.
Now I have a rough idle upon cold start which will occasionally trigger the P0302 code. I have also noticed the #2 spark plug wire seems rather loose compared to the others on the coil pack. I had hubby pull it off while the engine was running and there was no change in RPMs but doing so with the other wires caused a drop in RPMs. And yes, I know it can be dangerous and not the smartest thing to do but I am at the end of my rope.
I am seriously considering replacing the coil pack, plugs and wires with Motorcraft products and I am going to do it myself with some help from a friend.
If anyone has been down this road and has advice or answers I would appreciate it. I hate not being able to drive Matilda long distances because I am afraid that we won't make it home. I don't want to get rid of her and my son really wants her when I am ready for something newer. She has about 155k miles on her and when she's having a good day, she runs and drives great. Body is in good shape and so is the interior. I really want to enjoy Matilda again ... please help!