Engine misfires after reaching operating temperature?

2013 FORD EXPLORER
165,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISBASSIN
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Car runs great until it gets up to normal operating temperature, then it starts to mis until it gets into overdrive. I have replaced all plugs (twice) fuel injectors, MAF, o2 sensor and checked all the coil packs. I don't know what else to do or try. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Feb 18, 2023 at 7:09 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Has the check engine light turned on when this happens? By chance, does it flash?

The first thing that pops into my mind is the crankshaft position sensor. When they begin to fail, oftentimes heat affects them. Once they cool, they begin working properly again.

Do me a favor. Take a look through this link and let me know if you feel anything mirrors what you experience:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

Let me know.

Joe
Feb 18, 2023 at 1:59 PM
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