Backfires

2007 FORD FREESTAR
120,000 MILES • 4.2L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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D122402P
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Poor take off & hesitation. Replaced iac valve & cleaned throttle body. Almost acts like it's up againist the rev limited if u idle up quickly
Jun 2, 2014 at 9:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Here is a guide that will help find and fix the backfire issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running

Please run down this guide and report back.
Jun 3, 2014 at 4:55 AM
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D122402P
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No it has not come on but, it is working. Thanks for the guide I found the camshaft had a flat lobe. What a great resource this site is I love it.
Jun 3, 2014 at 7:06 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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This can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough



Jun 3, 2014 at 8:34 AM
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LOCAL 25
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engine runnin rough and backfiring
Mar 10, 2019 at 11:39 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

1.Defective spark plugs
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Manifold absolute pressure sensor
12.Mass Airflow Sensor
13.Idle air control valve

Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it-
Mar 10, 2019 at 11:39 AM (Merged)
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KCBRISSET
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2004 ford freestar stall while driving then when go to start again it takes about ten trys before i can go then start to putter almose want to back fire so change the fuel filter now puter n want to back fire but kills instead
Mar 10, 2019 at 11:39 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure if its within specs fuel pump could be on its way out-also the engine coolant temperature sensor and idle air control valve/MAF sensor
Mar 10, 2019 at 11:39 AM (Merged)