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    Pesky Bank 1 and 2 rich codes..p0172 and p0175....Wont go away!

    Hello everyone, I'm a long time forum lurker and have had a 2nd or 3rd gen Explorer in my life for the past 10 years. I currently have a 2006 4.0 V6. She threw p0172 and p0175 codes a week and half ago. I was like cool no big deal, maybe I gotta do some refresh stuff. I went ahead and replaced...
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    Rich fuel trims that won't go away

    So I've got a 97 5.0 with constant negative long term fuel trims. I also only get 7-9mpg(city only) with 3.73 and 32s. It should be much better than that... Bank 1 likes to stay around -15 to -20 and bank 2 around -5 in park/idle. Plus or minus some for AC on/off or in drive. While driving they...
  3. Bobbylew

    2004 XLS 4.0 SOHC At My Wits End!

    I have Bank #1 - Rich and Bank #2 - Lean Codes! ???? P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0316 Codes were corrected by replacing the plug wires and cleaning/gapping the plugs. I have new plugs on hand and will replace them. I used to think I was fairly savvy at diagnosis, but those days are gone...
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    Some Advice?

    Hello Forumsurfers! I am helping a friend of mine work on a truck that he has. the truck has the following setup: 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0L Auto Trans 4x4 (Yes) Miles is ~160K I did a full tune up when he first got it, including the Plugs, and wires and checking changing most of the...
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    Revving on own, used to run rich, unplugged MAf sensor...intake problem?

    So I've gone quite a few places and can't seem to fix my explorer. Not looking for a miracle, but though I'd share it's history with you guys and see what happens! One day out of nowhere, my '93 XLT started revving from about 500-1500 over and over again on its own. Only time it would stop is...
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    4.0 continuous backfire and runs rich

    I have a 94 exploduh 4.0 and it runs very rich I cant figure out what it is. there is no check engine light. I lost the gasket between the egr and the intake. thats the only thing i can think of. could that be causing it? and when i drive it it pops continuously it sounds like its coming from...
  7. R

    Running a bit rich...suggestions anybody?

    ok so i have a pretty much bone stock 4.0 in my 93 x. on my most recent trip to firestone the manager took it for a test drive for final inspection. and he told me that the plugs were pretty black for only being 2 years old and that my fuel mixture was pretty rich. i know him on a personal...
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    Running Rich (P0172 and P0175)

    Hi, I have a 99 Ranger 4x4 4.0L. The truck is currently running rich, with the following codes P0172 and P0175. A little history on the truck, it has around 138,000 miles, a new water pump, new injectors and a new rebuilt MAF sensor from VIP. I have pressure tested the coolant and fuel...
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