2007 IAC and Fuel Filter Location

[ExploreLiberty]

I just purchased a 2007 Explorer and was also wondering if/where the IAC is located on this engine (4.0 V6). My wife said that the engine would idle and gain RPM's and then die. I figured I would check the IAC first, and then on to the fuel filter. I am also wondering where the fuel filter might be?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Flag Gibby]

Use the forum search engine, I know the fuel filter information is in here somewhere.

 

[Line82]

Fuel filter is along the frame rail behind a plastic cover. There is no IAC valve like on the older Fords. Check your throttle body. The entire throttle body going bad is a common problem with the 4.0L. I had to replace mine. Make sure the throttle plate springs back. Many times the throttle plate sticks and the springs aren't strong enough to snap it back closed. The idle control can be purchased seperately and is the large black plastic piece mounted on the throttle body. But do yourself a favor and replace the entire throttle body. You can try cleaning it if you want to be out there every other day fixing the same problem. The other side of the throttle body has the Throttle Position Sensor mounted to it.