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

[@amybarker827]

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.

[@heathputnam9524]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@jamesburrowsjr.8766]

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]

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

[@eugenebanks2685]

Naw they knew, they just wanted that money.

[@SB-yq5wb]

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]

S B thanks for the comment!

[@southkerr6267]

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

[@jamsocrane]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@ButterCup-f4n]

Precise and concise video straight to the point. THANKS 👍

[@ralphmitchell3435]

Shooting this video in the snow ! Thanks !

[@heathputnam9524]

Backyard mechanics gotta do whats gotta be done! Thanks for watching!

[@ralphmitchell3435]

@heathputnam9524 ironically I'm working on this same issue with my son's truck and it's snowing here.

[@heathputnam9524]

Haha! Good luck!

[@jean-claudemorin7377]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

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

[@James-ee4lw]

Mine idles at 3000 and stays there. Til i stop then drops to ,2000. Needed a lesson on vacuum lines.. video was quite helpful. University of you tube is awesome

[@PotentialTechniques]

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.

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for watching! Hope it helps!

[@dennis7736]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

Happy to help! Thanks for the comment!

[@billkrause4585]

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]

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

[@V.Hansen.]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

V. Hansen did it help?

[@V.Hansen.]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

V. Hansen damned winter!

[@billkrause4585]

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]

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

[@justinchabot6736]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks! Hoped it helped!

[@Firekid144]

I spent a fortune trying to fix this problem. First I changed the catalytic converter, then I changed the spark plugs and cleaned the injectors... nothing. Let's see if this solves the problem. Thanks for posting

[@heathputnam9524]

Hope it does! Thanks for watching!

[@NewYorkSk8r]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

Hope you find your issue soon! Thanks for watching!

[@keithooo123]

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]

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

[@ivanramirez4838]

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]

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]

Thanks!

[@heathputnam9524]

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]

@@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]

Thanks for the comment!

[@brandongarcia331]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏

[@randino1968ra]

Great video and great camera work

[@heathputnam9524]

The Andinos thanks for the comment

[@victoryfirst2878]

Does a 2006 model have the same location of the hose Sir ? Thanks

[@RJ3AAA]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

My pleasure!

[@sugarskulllyfe5890]

just fixed my tacoma with rough idle after replaced a cracked and swolen pcv hose. also replaced pcv valve first but didn't replace the hose still had the rought idle until i replaced the cracked hose.

[@timschmidt3784]

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]

Great job troubleshooting! Thanks for watching!

[@giovannispscorpio]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@willruiz1966]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@MNLakesArea1GC]

This also applies to a 4.0 sohc ranger

[@adamwhitt9349]

Just bought a 96 explorer with 130K miles in 2024, should I change that hose as well as the one beside it as preventative maintenance? Or just wait til it fails?

[@heathputnam9524]

Inspect it, if it feels dried out or very soft, replace it otherwise leave it alone. Thanks for watching

[@ronaldmaranto368]

What is the name of the hose you need to replace

[@drivewaygarage1561]

Thanks for the video I have a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with a rough idle and I just spent hours replacing the spark plugs and it's still there maybe this will fix it

[@noahballard1469]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

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

[@guezcisco]

I have the same engine can you tell me that does or does not need an engine light to turn on? I don't have any codes coming up.

[@heathputnam9524]

This vacuum leak will not always pop a code or engine light, but will make your truck run very rough. Mine had no engine light on. Thanks for watching.

[@guezcisco]

@@heathputnam9524 Thanks

[@TheGreatAmerican66]

Thanks very helpful

[@heathputnam9524]

JEFF PARKER thanks for the comment!

[@FXPips11]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

It definitely could. Thanks for watching!

[@tomengel5815]

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.

[@jasminelaloulu9269]

Can that tune also cause air and fuel ratio problems?

[@heathputnam9524]

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

[@RobertinhoBatata]

Thank you for this help.

[@heathputnam9524]

Robertinho Batata thanks for the comment!

[@jameshi2573]

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[@djwheels6615]

What’s the thinner hose right above that one

[@JoseDiaz-vy2ez]

Thanks for the info

[@josephjehlik2800]

Nice video. Thanks for the info!

[@heathputnam9524]

Joseph Jehlik thanks for watching

[@susanvalles7482]

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[@joshscustomcapes]

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

[@cjlopezv2]

Is this the same ubication of the pcv valve??

[@MH-cj1gz]

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]

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!

[@notyou1567]

thank you bro 👍

[@heathputnam9524]

Robert H thanks for the comment!

[@kaitlynpaige5578]

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

[@chrisplescow6249]

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]

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

[@chrisplescow6249]

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

[@justinwizard4776]

Is that snow?

[@heathputnam9524]

Yes it is!

[@MC-hs4mf]

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

[@carloshuertas8101]

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

[@ponch2100]

Looks like a SOHC

[@dwallen1095]

Wht year is the explorer

[@heathputnam9524]

It’s a 2002. Thanks for watching!

[@Infanitunit1]

Does pcv valve cause a burning smell

[@srercrcr]

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

[@lancelessard2491]

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

[@darrinsiberia]

I own the SOHC too great engine

[@heathputnam9524]

Yessir! Thanks for watching!

[@joshuadavid2259]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

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

[@joshuadavid2259]

Your right i figured that out as i dug further lol

[@Ultra7165]

I have a 96, did you figure it out?

[@MNLakesArea1GC]

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

[@m.shannon7838]

@@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...

[@williamarden5441]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

grimvaper 69 thanks for the comment

[@Mk4_jane]

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

[@Fgjdsdfgbybb]

I'm having the same problem

[@Mr.Caring]

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[@heathputnam9524]

We are all sinners! Just some more than others!

[@darrinsiberia]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

Haha! Yeah I know, right! thanks for the comment!

[@dirtyaznstyle4156]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

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

[@BlackNightJack]

Yes, I expected to see blood.

[@heathputnam9524]

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

[@BlackNightJack]

@@heathputnam9524 Funny! Thanks for the video.

[@joshuadavid2259]

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

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment!

[@whitepeachasmr]

@@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 ?

[@heathputnam9524]

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!

[@Mr.Caring]

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[@510TITAN22]

It's a hose no tube

[@domingocavazos]

Thank you for the video.