need help with 1993 explorer please

[LotusWarrior]

okay so my explorer starts up fine and drives good but when i stop at a red light or stop sign it tries to quit and it gets worse the longer i drive it. Any ideas?

 

[mr cribb]

Sounds like the IAC or MAF needs cleaned.

When was the last time you did a tune up to it?

 

[LotusWarrior]

what is an IAC or MAF......i'm not really familiar with car parts just trying to learn as i go

 

[s10 warrior]

what is an IAC or MAF......i'm not really familiar with car parts just trying to learn as i go

Idle Air Control - IAC Mass Air Flow - MAF

 

[mr cribb]

what is an IAC or MAF......i'm not really familiar with car parts just trying to learn as i go

Idle Air Control valve.... what it looks like and how to clean it: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84220

Mass Air Flow sensor.... what it looks like and how to clean it: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154711

These are the two most common idle stumbling issues, the one I'd consider 3rd being an issue is the plastic intake tube cracking. Our trucks are close if not over 20 years old. So check for cracks in/around/along the tube.

It took me all of 30 seconds to find your answers on google.... then I used the explorer forum links....don't be afraid to search.