2007 Explorer sputter on start up

[Firefly0434]

I just purchased a 2007 Explorer v6 SOHC today and after driving it home (about an hour drive) I shut it off and then when I restarted it about 5 minutes later it sputtered like it was going to die and the RPMs went up and down like crazy. Once I gave it some gas it stopped. I have found it does this every time I start it if it hasn't been turned off for at least a half hour between start ups. Anyone have this happen? This is my 6th explorer and I have never experienced this before with any of them. Hoping I didnt purchase something that is going to need an expensive repair right off the bat.

 

[Davidm53]

My 06, V6 will occasionally have a uneven idle after starting. Almost surging but with low RPMS.
Maybe a fuel pressure issue but does not do it enough to troubleshoot.

Clears out once you get going.

 

[Makeitworse]

I too feel your pain, I bought my son a 2006 and immediately started having problems. I did get a check engine light that I was able to work with. I changed the dpfe sensor (P0401 code) and removed the throttle body and cleaned it really good. I also bought some MAF sensor cleaner and clean it. I like to clean things before doing the part swapping. if you do clean the MAF sensor, make sure you by the proper cleaner or you will be buying a new sensor and they are not cheap. My explorer was having some really rough starts. A few starts I thought something was going to break it turned off so hard when I was cranking it to start. Hopefully someone here will have a better answer.

 

[Flag Gibby]

I just purchased a 2007 Explorer v6 SOHC today and after driving it home (about an hour drive) I shut it off and then when I restarted it about 5 minutes later it sputtered like it was going to die and the RPMs went up and down like crazy. Once I gave it some gas it stopped. I have found it does this every time I start it if it hasn't been turned off for at least a half hour between start ups. Anyone have this happen? This is my 6th explorer and I have never experienced this before with any of them. Hoping I didnt purchase something that is going to need an expensive repair right off the bat.

Sounds like throttle body issues, but it could be fuel pressure issues too since you indicate that it only does it when starting with the motor already hot. I would get a code reader and check the fuel pressure readings on it and see if its throwing any codes upon startup.