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There are many possible causes for this problem. It could be faulty wiring, ignition system fault, module fault, fuel system problem, [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) sensor failure, etc. To determine the problem you would need to use a scan tool that can read engine data and record data so you can see what specifically is happening. Is the fuel trim off?, is the crankshaft sensor signal gone?, etc. This would be the only way to figure it out. Without testing I would suspect that you are losing fuel pressure either because of a bad fuel pump or a problem with the wiring/module fault.
If the check engine light is on, that would help out a lot because it could identify a specific fault. You would need to have the computer scanned to get the trouble codes stored in the module. If you can give me these codes, I would be able to pinpoint a specific cause for this problem.
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My 2004ford explorer drives good when you first start it up. After an hour or so it won't move but I turn off the truck wait ten minutes sometimes five. Then I turn it back on and it drives perfect. Now I have to do the process mo...
My 2004ford explorer drives good when you first start it up. After an hour or so it won't move but I turn off the truck wait ten minutes sometimes five. Then I turn it back on and it drives perfect. Now I have to do the process more often to Move get the truck to Mechanic's Assistant: Will the [headlights](/topics-headlight-ford/) turn on? Is the battery fully charged? Yeah Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Explorer yourself? What have you tried so far? I have not tried anything yet But I will be fixing it myself Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? The truck does not jerk or anything could it be cillinoid because it has [transmission](/topics-transmission-ford/) fluid