My 2000 ford explore is shutting off when I'm at a red light or just stopped at the store. What would cause that. I just got a brand new radiator and a new pull it. My dad changed the spark plugs.

Asked by crystalann Jul 11, 2015 at 09:29 PM about the 2000 Ford Explorer

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Haven't changed oil since Feb. I'm thinking its the fuel filter. I dont know where it is in my truck.

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firebird338 answered 8 years ago

Check air filter and clean throttle body, replace fuel filter and add fuel injector cleaner to gas tank.

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OJ answered 8 years ago

Have your dad check the resistance of the spark plug wires and the coil with an ohm meter. The specs can be obtained from the net.

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crystalann answered 8 years ago

Okay thanks, both of yall. I'll have him check it when I get off.

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My 2000 ford explore is shutting off when I'm at a red light or just stopped at the store. What would cause that. I just got a brand new radiator and a new pull it. My dad changed the spark plugs.

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