1997 Ford Explorer Engine Bogs and or Stalls On Hot Days

217,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIMMY KAY
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All coolants and oils are all to correct levels. When the temps are higher then 95 degrees the engine runs like it needs a major major Tune Up. I have recently givin the truck a tune up, NOT the PROBLEM. My ? could fuel injected engine get Vapor Lock @ High Temps. Or is there a posibilty that the Mass Airflow Sensor can't handle extreme heat and needs to be changed?
Jul 7, 2008 at 1:24 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Jimmy ,

Is the check engine light showing while running the engine?

If no, you would need to run a diagnostic on all the components to find out which is not performing to specs.

As it is related to the ambient temp, I would suspect the Intake Air Temperatue sensor.
Jul 9, 2008 at 2:54 AM
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