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surges when put into gear

  1. K

    2002 Ford Explorer has a rough idle, and jumps when put into gear.

    We have a 2002 Ford Exploreer 4.0l. When we start it cold and place into gear, the engine rpm surges up and the car leaps forward or backward. Seems to be a cold start issue. The car also idles rough. If it does not start the first time, on occassion, you have to crank 5 - 10 seconds and...
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