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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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98 Explorer runs rough

Hello all. I have a 98 ford Exploder and it has a 5 speed manual. Upon start up and 10-15 min of driving it runs fine. But after it warms up it stutters or misses hard to tell. At idle it runs fine but while shifting through gears it will start to surge or hesitate. I've changed O2 sensors, cleaned the MAF, new plugs and wires, checked all fluid levels in diffs and transfer case. Doesnt leak anything but the warmer it gets the worse it gets.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Time to hook up a scanner and pull some codes. Check for a vacuum leak in the manifold gasket area.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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Well the MAF started hummin today. Guess that'll be first thing to replace.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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That would be the IAC humming and resonating throught the intake tube, common.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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So is that a normal thing then or a warning that IAC is going out?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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take it off and clean it, usually stops the harmonics.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rol-valve.html
 

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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Got that all worked out now but still have original problem. I'm changing the fuel filter tomm. Doubt that will fix it though. Do you have to let the filter fill with gas before you hook it to the return line to engine?
 
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