Mordecai
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- 96 Explorer XLT OHV
Hey guys,
I’ve been trying to track down a weird starting issue I’ve had. My Explorer starts fine cold, 0 problems there with the starter. However, when the explorer gets up to operating temp, it’s shut off, and turned back on maybe within 20-30 minutes it has a hard time staying on once it’s started. Usually I’ll hold my foot on the throttle for a little bit to persuade it to stay running. Then once it’s running and up to temp again, 0 problems. It’s had spark plugs done recently, wires, fuel filter, new coolant, oil change etc. I’m Thinking I have some sort of fuel delivery issue going on that’s making it hesitate to stay on after it’s started. Any thoughts?
It’s an OHV by the way.
Edit: Did replace the ECT, I noticed that the OEM ECT sensor was pretty bad shape with some corrosion around it and looks like it was failing to seal properly. As far as starting goes, it seems like it starts a little nicer after it’s warmed up but I’ll have to monitor that.
I’ve been trying to track down a weird starting issue I’ve had. My Explorer starts fine cold, 0 problems there with the starter. However, when the explorer gets up to operating temp, it’s shut off, and turned back on maybe within 20-30 minutes it has a hard time staying on once it’s started. Usually I’ll hold my foot on the throttle for a little bit to persuade it to stay running. Then once it’s running and up to temp again, 0 problems. It’s had spark plugs done recently, wires, fuel filter, new coolant, oil change etc. I’m Thinking I have some sort of fuel delivery issue going on that’s making it hesitate to stay on after it’s started. Any thoughts?
It’s an OHV by the way.
Edit: Did replace the ECT, I noticed that the OEM ECT sensor was pretty bad shape with some corrosion around it and looks like it was failing to seal properly. As far as starting goes, it seems like it starts a little nicer after it’s warmed up but I’ll have to monitor that.