Louist5150
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- November 12, 2010
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- City, State
- Boise, Idaho
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2000 XLT
Hello I was wondering if someone out there could give me any ideas. I drive a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 SOHC. My problem is, recently when I start my car up in the mornings my Explorer will idle high like normal at about 1500 RPMs and then idle down to 500 RPMs almost dieing on me, then it will do this back and forth until it warms up, after it warms up it is fine. Also, After that first start off the day my explorer will run fine and idle fine on start up. I recently changed my thermostat and my fuel filter. It seems like the issue started after I changed my thermostat. The guy at NAPA told me to disconnect my thermostat temp valvel and then plug it back in but it is impossible to get to. I have only 80,000 miles on my rig and it seems to run wonderful besides that. Can anyone tell me how to fix this or what my problems might be? I would really appreciate all of your help.
Thanks,
Ryan
Thanks,
Ryan