are my car symptoms repairable?

2007 FORD EXPLORER
123,000 MILES
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KSIMPSON
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2007 ford explorer 'eddie bauer' is running at high rpm's, misfiring upon acceleration, and jerking while driving.
Jun 6, 2012 at 12:59 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i would look for vaccum leaks for the high idle and i would look at the plugs as a start for the breaking up.

yes, it is very repairable.

Roy
Jun 6, 2012 at 1:01 AM
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KSIMPSON
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What do you mean by 'breaking up' of the plugs?

I have recently replaced the radiator and changed the spark plugs (twice) and coils. This repair fixed all problems until 30-60 days later the same symptoms given reoccur.

Karrie
Jun 6, 2012 at 1:14 AM
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if you replaced the plugs and coils, it may be dirty injectors. you will need to have them professionally cleaned, not adding something to the fuel tank.

the compression should also be checked to verify the motor is good.

Roy
Jun 6, 2012 at 1:27 AM
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KSIMPSON
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Okay, thanks!!!

Changing the plugs and coils, would that have made the engine run better even if the injectors were bad?
Jun 6, 2012 at 1:33 AM
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no. not at all.

Roy
Jun 6, 2012 at 1:34 AM
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