How to Fix a Rough Idle on Ford Explorer! PCV Vacuum Leak $5.00 | Ranger | EVAP

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  • Watch how I fix a rough idle on my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac! It had a vacuum leak caused by a weathered emission hose. I repaired it in 45 minutes for under $5.00.
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Komentáře • 117

  • @amybarker827
    @amybarker827 Před 3 lety +29

    This would have to be the best video I have ever seen on fixing anything. The audio is clear including description on the screen in words, very nice. The camera shots are perfect, easy to see. Just all around great video. Thank you.

  • @SB-yq5wb
    @SB-yq5wb Před 5 lety +14

    Great vid! Short and to the point. I changed my Ranger 4.0L PCV valve on the back of the driver side valve cover and ~3-400 miles later started having a rough idle while in-gear waiting at traffic lights. Quick youtube search - and this was the solution. Quickly found a Dry-Rotted Elbow (crack/soft spot facing down to the engine) headed to Autozone first thing tomorrow to sort this out. Thanks!

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 5 lety

      S B thanks for the comment!

    • @southkerr6267
      @southkerr6267 Před 9 měsíci

      Ford dealer ship don’t no the difference between a hole in the ground and there asshole

  • @jamesburrowsjr.8766
    @jamesburrowsjr.8766 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you so much for this video! I am a carpenter by trade only know a little about mechanic work, such as oil change, tires, brakes etc... so when my 2002 ford explorer sportrac started Rough idling and cutting off while idling, Naturally I took it to a "mechanic" to get it fixed.... smh, that was 4 months and 1400 dollars ago!! I have been to 3 different mechanics and replaced the MAF SENSOR 3 times, cleaned throttle body with sea foam twice, as well as changed plugs and wires and vacuum lines... the list goes on... yet my truck has the same exact problem it had 4 ms ago. so thank you so much for creating this video so that a carpenter like me could fix the problem.. lol, smh, my next step was find the ' mechanic work for dummies' book, lol. Amazing that 3 different mechanics did not realize it was a 5 dollar hose! SMDH...Thank you again

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 4 lety

      Sorry it took so much to get it fixed! Thanks for watching!

    • @eugenebanks2685
      @eugenebanks2685 Před 3 lety +3

      Naw they knew, they just wanted that money.

  • @billkrause4585
    @billkrause4585 Před 3 lety +5

    If you followed the plastic tube to the back of the engine you'll see a rubber elbow hose that should be checked for cracks, then further follow the tubing behind the engine, it leads to another rubber elbow hose you should check too for cracks. This last elbow there is connected to the PCV Valve. That PCV Valve if not disconnected properly can crack the plastic port at the rear of the driver side valve cover. That's a lot of dollars to replace. I know, because of a carelessness of a mechanic, that valve cover replacement cost me a lot of money. That PCV Replacement should be done by a technician at the Ford Dealership, they know how to do the task properly.

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the information about the other rubber tubes to check! Thanks for commenting and watching!

  • @ivanramirez4838
    @ivanramirez4838 Před 3 lety +3

    So my ranger had a high idle I replaced the IAC valve , TPS sensor Cleaned throttle body and maf I just now seen this and check and I believe my hose like in the video is gone bad

    • @ivanramirez4838
      @ivanramirez4838 Před 3 lety +1

      Im going to replace it tomorrow morning as soon as I buy some pvc hose from Autozone . The elbow type is crushed like sucked in and whistles but I didn’t see a leak when I sprayed water with soap I’ll see tomorrow if replacing that helps

    • @ivanramirez4838
      @ivanramirez4838 Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks!

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 3 lety +2

      If it is flat it may be stopping the vacuum from going where it needs to go! It will not hurt to fix it for $5 and it will probably help! Thanks for watching! I hope it helps!

    • @ivanramirez4838
      @ivanramirez4838 Před 3 lety +1

      @@heathputnam9524 yes it’s flat , I have to squeeze it to have it flow , I could’ve done this from the beginning I seen so many videos and just right now found yours . Thanks man you rock seriously

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the comment!

  • @timschmidt3784
    @timschmidt3784 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I had a bad O-ring on the PCV valve fitting where you connect the hose to the nipple. I used a smoke machine to introduce smoke into the intake manifold and the smoke leaked out around the nipple The result was a vacuum leak that I was able to repair with a $0.50 O-ring from NAPA.

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Great job troubleshooting! Thanks for watching!

  • @jamsocrane
    @jamsocrane Před 2 lety +2

    I might do this exactly 5 years after you did this. Still valid video today and years to come, sure of It.

  • @jean-claudemorin7377
    @jean-claudemorin7377 Před 3 lety +7

    Great video to a simple fix. Thanks for the knowledge. You just saved me $400-600 dollars from the rip off mechanic.

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 3 lety +2

      Awesome! Glad to help! Please Subscribe and Thanks for Watching!

  • @NewYorkSk8r
    @NewYorkSk8r Před 3 lety +4

    Rough idle, wants to seize or stall at intersections.
    Im going through the motions of finding the problem. Already did an oil change, cleared any potential water from gas tank, my next step is to check pcv valve. I really hope this is the issue. Your video helped me gain a better understanding of what to do and what to look for. Thank you

  • @keithooo123
    @keithooo123 Před 2 lety +1

    98 explorer v6 sohc 233333 miles, exact same issue, collapsed hose going to pcv value. idle from 700 to 500 at stop lights, rough idle, up and down rpm only at idle. happened after value cover gasket job. unfortunately i replaced iac valve and dfpe first at $137 . Finally the vehicle rough idled in my garage and I found the collapsed hose after months of hating stop lights. then i found this video. thanks

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 2 lety

      Sounds like you didn’t need this video! Thanks for watching!

  • @MH-cj1gz
    @MH-cj1gz Před 3 lety +3

    I have a 1998 explorer sport. It's a 5 speed. If I Rev the engine an get off the gas. It acts like it wants to stall. Rpm's drops low to a point almost chokes out. Thx for the vid an the info

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 3 lety

      Sounds like a vacuum leak or your idle air control valve may be going bad. Let me know how it goes and what you find! Thanks for watching!

  • @dennis7736
    @dennis7736 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just wanted to say I’ve done my spark plugs and all three 02 sensors on my 2002 ford ranger edge it’s a 4.0 L V6 but this is exactly my issue thx again

  • @billkrause4585
    @billkrause4585 Před 3 lety +1

    Your engine is very similar to my 4.0L engine on my 02 Ford Ranger, XLT, so I'll be checking out this hose being my truck is 19 years old, but very well maintained. That's for the tip.

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 3 lety

      It's a quick fix for a rough idle and possibly a check engine light. Good luck and thanks for watching!

  • @MNLakesArea1GC
    @MNLakesArea1GC Před 6 lety +6

    This also applies to a 4.0 sohc ranger

  • @noahballard1469
    @noahballard1469 Před 3 lety +1

    That’s what mine does on startup shakes really hard, makes a slight whistling noise, and has a jolt on acceleration.

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 3 lety +2

      Sounds like a vacuum leak! hopefully this helps you! Thanks for the comment!

  • @V.Hansen.
    @V.Hansen. Před 5 lety +3

    Nice. I hope this is whats causing my rough idle. Can't wait to check.

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 5 lety +1

      V. Hansen did it help?

    • @V.Hansen.
      @V.Hansen. Před 5 lety +1

      Ha! Its snowing here and I haven't checked yet. No garage or covered parking. Almost forgot.

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 5 lety

      V. Hansen damned winter!

  • @PotentialTechniques
    @PotentialTechniques Před 3 lety +1

    This is really useful to see thankyou. I didn't know this could be the problem or how to fix it. I'll give this a go! Thankyou, your video and presentation is very good and clear and nice to watch.

  • @tomengel5815
    @tomengel5815 Před 6 lety +3

    I found this at Autozone under Dorman PCV Valve Hose, # 46032. It will be checking this to see if it is the problem on my vehicle.

  • @heathputnam9524
    @heathputnam9524  Před 3 lety +3

    I added some Amazon affiliate links in the description, if you will click through them to buy parts for your project I would appreciate it! It helps me make more videos! Thanks!

  • @justinchabot6736
    @justinchabot6736 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for the wonderful video, perfect audio and description and awesome camera angle

  • @KnockOffBeingFat
    @KnockOffBeingFat Před 3 lety +2

    First thing... Check your Spark Plugs & Wires. One badly connected Plug will cause this too.

  • @brandongarcia331
    @brandongarcia331 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏

  • @joshscustomcapes
    @joshscustomcapes Před 13 hodinami

    Where can I find these hoses on the 4.6 v8 2002 explorer? Any help would be appreciated:)

  • @srercrcr
    @srercrcr Před rokem

    Stick a rag in the oil fill tube so nothing drops in there.

  • @MC-hs4mf
    @MC-hs4mf Před 6 lety

    Quoted 23.09 at Ford and was told if heated pcv it's over 50.00 for a pcv.

  • @williamarden5441
    @williamarden5441 Před 6 lety +3

    I hate those GTH clamps. I always replace them with regular ones so I can use an5/16 socket in the future

  • @randino1968ra
    @randino1968ra Před 6 lety +3

    Great video and great camera work

  • @cjlopezv2
    @cjlopezv2 Před 5 lety +2

    Is this the same ubication of the pcv valve??

  • @chrisplescow6249
    @chrisplescow6249 Před 4 lety +1

    My 04 has a hissing sound when I accelerate and now it is barely accelerating when I first shift to drive could a vaccume leak be the cause?

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 4 lety

      Yes it could be a vacuum leak! It will affect performance and can make a hissing noise if it gets s large enough!

    • @chrisplescow6249
      @chrisplescow6249 Před 4 lety

      Shop told me.my trans is gone should.i take it somewhere else or dump it in the Pacific ocean?

  • @FXPips11
    @FXPips11 Před rokem +1

    Would this issue cause MAP sensor or Fuel pressure regulator sensor codes?

  • @RJ3AAA
    @RJ3AAA Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the updates... It’s very informative

  • @kaitlynpaige5578
    @kaitlynpaige5578 Před 5 lety +1

    What is that connecter at the top left of the screen??

  • @djwheels6615
    @djwheels6615 Před rokem

    What’s the thinner hose right above that one

  • @willruiz1966
    @willruiz1966 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank u u had help me out alot I had this same problem

  • @giovannispscorpio
    @giovannispscorpio Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you,,Really appreciate your advice,God Bless you 🙏...

  • @jasminelaloulu9269
    @jasminelaloulu9269 Před 2 lety +1

    Can that tune also cause air and fuel ratio problems?

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 2 lety

      It can... also rough idle and other problems. Thanks for the comment!

  • @Mk4_jane
    @Mk4_jane Před 4 lety +1

    Why does my 2004 ford explorer sound like a monster truck idleing and shake like hell? Some one please help

  • @carloshuertas8101
    @carloshuertas8101 Před 5 lety +1

    great video, what year Explorer is that, and is it the same fir SOHC engines?

  • @TheGreatAmerican66
    @TheGreatAmerican66 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks very helpful

  • @dirtyaznstyle4156
    @dirtyaznstyle4156 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m pretty sure that’s a ranger, the explorer intake is different, alternator, valve covers….

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 3 lety +1

      I’m pretty sure since it was my daughters vehicle it was an explorer... maybe the sport trac is different.

  • @JoseDiaz-vy2ez
    @JoseDiaz-vy2ez Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the info

  • @RobertinhoBatata
    @RobertinhoBatata Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for this help.

  • @Infanitunit1
    @Infanitunit1 Před 5 lety

    Does pcv valve cause a burning smell

  • @lancelessard2491
    @lancelessard2491 Před 5 lety

    What year is this vehicle? It looks nothing like what I have.

  • @josephjehlik2800
    @josephjehlik2800 Před 6 lety +1

    Nice video. Thanks for the info!

  • @darrinsiberia
    @darrinsiberia Před 3 lety +1

    TWO WORDS... tin snips... also sold at Auto Zone

  • @darrinsiberia
    @darrinsiberia Před 3 lety +1

    I own the SOHC too great engine

  • @justinwizard4776
    @justinwizard4776 Před 4 lety +1

    Is that snow?

  • @notyou1567
    @notyou1567 Před 5 lety +1

    thank you bro 👍

  • @dwallen1095
    @dwallen1095 Před 4 lety +1

    Wht year is the explorer

  • @joshuadavid2259
    @joshuadavid2259 Před 6 lety +1

    Is there 2 diff set ups? My 96 looks nothing like this

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 6 lety

      Josh Poling this is a fix for 99-05 as far as I can tell

    • @joshuadavid2259
      @joshuadavid2259 Před 6 lety

      Your right i figured that out as i dug further lol

    • @Ultra7165
      @Ultra7165 Před 6 lety

      I have a 96, did you figure it out?

    • @MNLakesArea1GC
      @MNLakesArea1GC Před 6 lety

      A 96 would probably have the pushrod (OHV) 4.0, a totally different motor

    • @m.shannon7838
      @m.shannon7838 Před 5 lety

      @@heathputnam9524 I this engine layout is from 99-03. I have an 03 Sport Trac--the 04 is a different layout..ignition coil in different location etc...

  • @joshuadavid2259
    @joshuadavid2259 Před 6 lety +2

    Think the whole tube is only 20 might as well change all of it on this old of a vehicle

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 6 lety

      Thanks for the comment!

    • @whitepeachasmr
      @whitepeachasmr Před 3 lety

      @@heathputnam9524 I’ll start with this method of changing this hose because it idles around 2k rpm on cold start then idles down and up again could this be it ?

  • @BlackNightJack
    @BlackNightJack Před 3 lety +1

    Yes, I expected to see blood.

    • @heathputnam9524
      @heathputnam9524  Před 3 lety +1

      I should have used that for a title! 😊 Thanks for the comment!

    • @BlackNightJack
      @BlackNightJack Před 3 lety +1

      @@heathputnam9524 Funny! Thanks for the video.

  • @Mr.Caring
    @Mr.Caring Před 2 lety +3

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  • @510TITAN22
    @510TITAN22 Před 6 lety +1

    It's a hose no tube

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    @Mr.Caring Před 3 lety +1

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  • @domingocavazos
    @domingocavazos Před 4 lety

    Thank you for the video.