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January 26th 08, 05:41 PM
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'97 Explorer 4.0 SOHC - Hard start in cold
My '97 Explorer has developed a starting issue in cold weather. I turn the
key and it starts immediately, runs for a second or two and shuts off. I have to repeat the process numerous times before it will stay running. At first, I thought the battery voltage was sagging because it is at least 8 years old. I changed the battery and there is no difference. Any idea's? Please respond to newsgroup only. Thanks 
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January 26th 08, 09:49 PM
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'97 Explorer 4.0 SOHC - Hard start in cold
Might be the IAC valve. Do a google search and look at the articles.
Ken Rick N Pam wrote: > My '97 Explorer has developed a starting issue in cold weather. I turn the > key and it starts immediately, runs for a second or two and shuts off. I > have to repeat the process numerous times before it will stay running. At > first, I thought the battery voltage was sagging because it is at least 8 > years old. I changed the battery and there is no difference. > > Any idea's? > > Please respond to newsgroup only. Thanks > >
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January 26th 08, 10:07 PM
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'97 Explorer 4.0 SOHC - Hard start in cold
Leaking intake gaskets ????
When the engine warms up they expand and start sealing better "Rick N Pam" > wrote in message . .. > My '97 Explorer has developed a starting issue in cold weather. I turn the > key and it starts immediately, runs for a second or two and shuts off. I > have to repeat the process numerous times before it will stay running. At > first, I thought the battery voltage was sagging because it is at least 8 > years old. I changed the battery and there is no difference. > > Any idea's? > > Please respond to newsgroup only. Thanks >
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January 31st 08, 06:03 AM
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'97 Explorer 4.0 SOHC - Hard start in cold
On Jan 26, 12:41 pm, "Rick N Pam" > wrote:
> My '97 Explorer has developed a starting issue in cold weather. I turn the > key and it starts immediately, runs for a second or two and shuts off. I > have to repeat the process numerous times before it will stay running. At > first, I thought the battery voltage was sagging because it is at least 8 > years old. I changed the battery and there is no difference. > > Any idea's? > > Please respond to newsgroup only. Thanks It is definitely either the Idle Air Control Valve (IAC Valve) and/or the intake manifold gaskets. The IAC Valve can be replaced very easily by yourself in 10 minutes or less, but the intake manifold gasket repair/replacement needs to be taken to a proper repair shop - NOT THE FORD DEALER! I replaced the gaskets on my 97 Explorer just last week and the two year old problem you are experiencing went away instantly. Cost me 324 bucks though, so be careful.
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