
2001 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out
as described in repair history..had no clue where to start..low engine vacuum(10-12")exhaust manifolds cherry red,removed convertors,no [...] open throttle about 1/4 loses all vacuum,slow recovery back to 10"..remove heads found bank 1 head gasket on backwards...
FIX posted 7/5/2007
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VIN | 1FMZU83P21 |
Engine | 5.0 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI / efi |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts Out |
Occurs | Always, Under Load, on Accel |
Misc. | Awd |
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Vehicle Data
2001 Ford Explorer XLT
VIN | 1FMZU83P21 |
Engine | 5.0 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI / efi |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts Out |
Occurs | Always, Under Load, on Accel |
Misc. | Awd |