is this a timing chain problem

1997 FORD EXPLORER
200,000 MILES
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JOHNCURREN
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got a 1997 ford exploerer v6... starts and runs for few seconds then dies
Aug 11, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I doubt it, could be ignition problem or fuel pump, can you get a scan done?
Aug 11, 2012 at 7:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure if its within specs if okay clean the IACV and see what happens to include the MAF sensor-also go here https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls
Aug 11, 2012 at 8:55 PM
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