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1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr 112 WB

1999 Ford Explorer
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Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door
16 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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December 11, 2012, 9:51 am

Vicki B
 

Question: why does my car not want to stay running in the am

it wont stay running and is very ruff until its warmed up. i cant start it and let it run in the driveway to warm up


December 14, 2012, 10:20 am

Elizabeth K
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That could be caused by a number of different things, and you'll have to have it diagnosed to find out which one. Scanning for codes and comparing the ECT (engine coolant temp) sensor output to specs would be a great place to start.


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