Re: Loss of Power after 45 minutes Explorer thanks much

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> >>Hello >>I have a 1994 Explorer wit 145,000 miles. I have babied this truck >>and it looks and runs great, for 45 minutes!!!! >> >>Car starts great, Idles great and smooth, with plenty of power.. >>After I been trucking down the Highway for 45 minutes the Check engine >>light comes on and off and I can feel the engine Missing or bucking at >>highway speed . After the 45 minute drive I start to lose power at >>acceleration or passing vehicles. Feels like its bogged down or >>towing a trailer. When I get off of the turnpike and stop at a light, >>it idles really rough and sometimes the exhaust has a different smell. >>NO smoke just a sweet or rich smell. Once I get to my destination if >>I turn off the car and let it sit for awhile it starts and runs like >>new again.?? >>I extracted the codes 176 and 177. I had the service station run it >>on the computer and he got the same codes. They tested the O2 sensors >>and they tested ok. The mechanic states that something else is making >>the sensors read lean, and that the O2 sensors rarely fail. >> >>Truck Facts: >>Temp Normal >>Oil pressure Normal >>Voltage Normal >>Problem occurs regardless of ambient temp. >>Problem occurs only after extended drive time. >>New Maf sensor and cleaned. >>new air filter. >>New EVM >>New EGR >>Ac compressor on or off has no effect on power loss. >>Only Codes are 176 177 >>Checked and replaced some vacuum hoses >>Replace vapor cannister and vapor valve sensor (Strong Gas Smell >>Fixed) >>Plugs and wires are from ford and replaced at 100,000 miles. I think >>ford sold me platinum plugs. >> >>Much thanks >>got to go to work >> >>Saul >> >> >> >>Never Forget >>
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