1998 Ford Explorer Engine missing?

1998 FORD EXPLORER
229,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ITZMEWALLI
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I recently had a new alternator put in 2 wks ago. Now when I start the truck, the engine seems to spit and sputter and lacks power, until I drive it for a couple of miles, then it seems to snap out of its funk. I had a new fuel pump, filter, spark plugs and wires just put on 8 months ago. any ideas on what it may be?
Oct 23, 2008 at 1:39 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi Itzmewalli and welcome to 2carpros Could be that the computer lost its memory due to the battery being disconnected to replace the alternator. The computer has to


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go thru relearning process. Do you have a DTC 1000 if so hook a scantool and perform the OBD drive cycle
Oct 23, 2008 at 8:43 PM
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