Cranks just fine idles fine. But only gets up to 1500Rpms. Don't have no power. Now check engine light is on and backfiring

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Asked by snjdaniel15 Aug 17, 2015 at 04:03 PM about the 1999 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Backfiring issues has many causes. From vacuum to fuel to a bad rubber tube leading from the filter to the throttle body. Check the codes first and see what it tells you.

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