1997 Ford Explorer timing

1997 FORD EXPLORER
234,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASHLEIGH6783
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my 1997 ford explorer is idleing to low when it get's warm it idles at 6 and when it is cold it idles at 1. so i was wondering if it had anything to do with the timing if so what is the timing supposed to be?
Sep 14, 2008 at 1:18 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, the ignition timing is not adjustable nor is the idle speed, (see text regarding idle speed) the idle is controlled with a IAC valve, so i would have a diagnostic scan done first. Mark (mhpautos)


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Sep 14, 2008 at 9:48 PM
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