hermitrl said:
I might say the computer. My 86 T Bird did that. Had to put a bag of ice cubes on it to get home. Just a thought.
I sincerely appreciate all the help I can possibly get as I approach the end of my rope with this Ford Explorer. To recap the problem: Definitely temperature sensitive, starts like a champ in the morning (regardless of outside temp), as I proceed driving in normal city traffic for 30+ min., it runs superb (I run BP supreme fuel). After reaching my destination as expected, I turn the vehicle off. 5-10 minutes passes and I attemp to start the vehicle. Spits and sputters as I rev the engine it does not smooth for many seconds. If I am feeling bold after a minute or so of reving the engine, I proceed in to traffic with usually very sluggish performance, that's if I am lucky, I get to my next destination.On very hot and humid midwestern days, the vehicle will move about a block before stalling completely (usually right smack in the middle of a major intersection during rush hour). If this happens, generally I can expect to sit for 1-2 hours before the vehicle will run well enough to get back in to traffic. What a ***** this is, perhaps anyone can see why I am at the end.
This problem did not occur last year when I was in Montana. It started when I moved to Minnesota (another story entirely) end of last August. The problem I described above was present to a lesser degree in the winter, but never left me stranded. Problem has surely escalated in the warmer Minnesota months. I have babied this 94 xlt from the beginning with many problems related to relays (eec, and fp), and 2 fuel pumps replaced. Troubleshoot the recent issue I have replaced the following components:
DPFE sensor, air cleaner Temp sensor, and the IAC valve. I have cleaned the MAF sensor to extinguish a check engine light, and when I say that I have babied this thing, I mean all the routine maint., plugs and wires, PCV valve,air filters and the like. NO CODES are set as a result of this strange behavior. At no time is the computer aware of the poor running condition that can leave me stranded for hours. I am starting to suspect perhaps there is a faulty ignition device....but what about a sensor that reports faulty information to the computer, but is within operating range so that a code is not set??? HELP PLEASE!!
