Engine stalling at idle?

1996 FORD EXPLORER
130,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LUKE920
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Is there anybody who can give me a suggestion how to check how bad my ball joint is? Thank you.

Are you there? Rasmataz?
Oct 9, 2020 at 1:34 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Is it making noise-if so you might consider checking the bushings 1st bounce the car up and down while you feel the bushing-you can tell if its coming from there. Just the feeling to it. Then comeback
Oct 9, 2020 at 1:34 PM (Merged)
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LONEWOLF545
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Started fine this morning, wife drove to an appointment, came out, truck cranks but immediately dies. When I tried it, I could get it to run by giving it light gas continually, but as soon as I release the gas, the engine dies. No service lights are lit.
Oct 9, 2020 at 1:35 PM (Merged)
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DDANA88
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Try cleaning your MAP sensor. I had a big issue with my RX300 and thinking it was the O2 sensor, I replaced it at $300.00. But the problem contiued. I then bought some electronic cleaner and used it and it ran great. Just two screw hold it on and the cleaner cost $4.00. Do not use any other cleaner but electronic cleaner.
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PANGELI
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start hard and stall. Have to hold pedal down to start and it stalls unless I give it gas. It does not idle. When driving it drives fine but when slowing down to stop or turn it stalls unless I keep the RPM up above or around 1000. I have recently replaced the plugs, wires, and air filter. I can't find the location of the PVC and will replace that once I find it. Have also added injector cleaner to the fuel line. All this was done within last few days with no change in problem. :?
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the idle air control solenoid and throttle position sensor.

It has a PCV valve maybe on the valve cover and also the EGR valve remove it and look for carbon.
Oct 9, 2020 at 1:35 PM (Merged)