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    surge at idle when warm

    Thank you for the advice !! I was planning on using painters tape to mark everything . I am hoping to get on it next week . My grand daughter slightly smashed the front end on her edge , I have been tied up repairing it . Thanks for everything !!
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    surge at idle when warm

    Thank You very much Fast Dave !! I am ordering the parts to day and thanks for all the info !! It is very helpful and informative !! I plan on doing the gaskets as soon as I get them . I watched the video , it is easy to understand , I should not have any problem ! i will take my time !! Thanks...
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    surge at idle when warm

    Thank you very much !! I checked the IAC valve and everything looked good . I rechecked all my vacuum lines again , I do think that my next step is replacing the upper intake gaskets !! I have only 88,000 miles on the car . Thank you for the part numbers !! That will save me some time !! Do you...
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    surge at idle when warm

    It surges all the time even with the foot on the brake or off the brake when engine is warm . if your foot is off the brake and just idle on the driveway , it will just lunge.
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    surge at idle when warm

    I have a 1996 explorer sport 4.0L 4x4 . The engine surges at idle when in "D" or "R" . Some times the surge is mild and other times it feels like it is going to quit running . Back in January I had the problem , I was asked to check the vacuum hoses and I found that the "PCV" hose was...
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    1996 explorer surging at idle

    Thank you very much for your suggestion !! the hose from the pcv valve was collasping when it got warm !!! I Can't thank you enough !! I have been dealing with this problem for some time and I wasn't getting anywhere !! Everybody on this Forum has been Awesome !!!
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    1996 explorer surging at idle

    Thank You !!
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    1996 explorer surging at idle

    I will definately change the fuel filter . I did use Ford (Motorcraft) spark plugs when I changed them . Thanks for the help !!
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    1996 explorer surging at idle

    I haven't changed the fuel filter in awhile , i will do that !! Thanks !! everybody on this forum has been very helpful !! I really appreciate it !!
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    1996 explorer surging at idle

    I will check that out when I check for the collasping vacuum hoses when it is hot and surging !! Thank You very much !!
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    1996 explorer surging at idle

    Thanks !! that sounds like that could be my problem . I am betting that with the smoke test , it would not see that . I will check that out first thing !!
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    1996 explorer surging at idle

    NO it doesn't surge or pulsate on accelerateing , I have had it scanned for any codes by two reliable repair shops ,no faults come up . thanks for your help !!
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    1996 explorer surging at idle

    I have a 1996 Explorer 4.0L automatic 4x4 . the engines surges at idle when engine is warm and when in drive . I have changed spark plugs and wires , idle control valve , smoke tested for vacuum leaks twice , no leaks found , changed all 3 o2 sensors , that did improve some but surge is still...
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    1996 explorer surging at idle

    I have a 1996 explorer 4.0L automatic 4x4 , surges at idle when engine is worn and when it is in drive . when engine is cold , everything is normal . I have changed spark plugs and wires , smoked twice twice for leaks , no leaks found . idle air control sensor changed , all 3 o2 sensors changed...
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