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    99 4.0 SOHC flooding problem at start up.

    What is an IDS and a IAC? The IAC sticking may be the problem. The flooding does not happen all the time. It is sporadic. It seems when I get an appointment at the dealer, the Explorer runs and starts fine when they leave it over night. Is there something I can do to prevent the IAC from...
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    99 4.0 SOHC flooding problem at start up.

    Thanks for the responses. I have left it over night and they could not find the problem. It does not happen all the time. That is what is so frustrating about it.
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    99 4.0 SOHC flooding problem at start up.

    I have taken it to a Ford dealer. They found the leaking intake gasket and said it was fixed. Now on Tuesday it flooded again. Very frustrating!
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    99 4.0 SOHC flooding problem at start up.

    I have a 99 Explorer with a SOHC 4.0. It has 90,000 miles and I have owned since new. The problem started last winter. It would flood and not start unless you held the gas pedal to the floor. During the spring and summer, it starts fine. It only happens when it gets cold. I took it to the...
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