2002 Ford Explorer (UT) — Repair Solution

4.0L 4.0 6cyl 12v SOHC MPFI Petrol · Poor Performance · Engine

Ford Explorer (UT) Poor Performance Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Explorer (UT)
Year: 2002
Engine: 4.0L 4.0 6cyl 12v SOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Poor Performance

Customer Complaint

The engine, V6 DOHC 4.0L, was running very poorly and was hard to start and keep running. The owner suspected the vehicle was running rich.

Problem Summary

The three catalytic converters were replaced because they had failed.

The vehicle limped into the TaT workshop.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeFORUT02123
Vehicle2002 Ford Explorer (UT)
Engine4.0L 4.0 6cyl 12v SOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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