Acceleration hesitation on cold start

2003 FORD E-SERIES VAN
192,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KMKAP81
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2003 Ford E-150 4.6.
Runs okay for first thirty to sixty seconds. Stop vehicle at a stop sign or light, hesitation on slow acceleration. After that it runs fine, until the engine is turned off and let cool down for twenty to thirty minutes, the problem then reoccurs. If idling for four to five minutes, before pulling out of driveway, runs fine. Fourth mechanic. No discernible codes. Newer coils. New fuel filter, fuel pump, oxygen sensors, air filter, EGR pressure sensor, battery, alternator. What gives?
Dec 7, 2018 at 5:33 AM
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JONNYB1963
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Hello and thank you for visiting 2CarPros!

Has anyone looked at the Mass Airflow sensor? That would be the first place I look.
See the link below:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mass-air-flow-service

Follow the steps in the guide and let us know if that fixed the problem.

Regards,
Jon
Dec 7, 2018 at 6:23 AM
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KMKAP81
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Mass Airflow was checked and appeared to be I good condition. But, I will remove and clean myself. I will let you know. Thanks
Dec 7, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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JONNYB1963
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Ok great. It never hurts to be thorough.

Here is another link for you to look at afterward if the problem still persists.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

Happy Monday!
Jon
Dec 10, 2018 at 5:48 AM
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KMKAP81
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Finally had the chance to clean the Mass Airflow sensor. No change in condition. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
Dec 17, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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JONNYB1963
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Okay. Please take a look at the previous post, and follow the link. It covers a lot of topics that could be your problem. Ignore the second you've already covered.

Jon
Dec 18, 2018 at 8:43 PM
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Hello,

When the MAF sensor is too far gone cleaning it wont help, you need to replace it with a OEM Ford unit. We just had this problem on this truck. This problem will not set a code BTW.

https://youtu.be/ueHWUF6F120

Please let us know what happens. Cheers, Ken
Dec 20, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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JONNYB1963
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Also like Ken said. Be sure to use Genuine Motorcraft parts. I tried using aftermarket replacement parts from one of the chain auto parts stores (Idle Air Control Valve and MAF sensor) and did not have good results. I replaced them with genuine Ford parts and they worked perfectly.
Jon
Dec 21, 2018 at 5:54 AM
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KMKAP81
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Thank you. I will replace the MAF in the next few days.
Dec 22, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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Please let us know.
Dec 22, 2018 at 12:14 PM