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have to Hold Gas Down to Keep Running

Firedawgy

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2002 XLT 4x4
Have had a hit and miss problem with daughters 02 Sport, It is the newer body style not the older one. When the engines cold I have to hold the gas down to start it and then feather it for a couple minutes till it will idol. Any recommendations? Was gonna change the fuel filter tomorrow, got 123K on it and just changed the original plugs so odds are the filters original too. It was having the same troubles before the new plugs too btw. I also read about a little ball filter on the passenger side, little black thing that spins, remove that, take it apart and clean well, could that be a possibility? Need to solve this before she returns to college so hope I can. Thanks yall
 






I would think that if the filter was clogged it would affect the engine at all temps and rpm ranges. But it never hurts to change it. Just don't forget the fuel line release tools.
 












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