it may be out of time have your timing checked
New points, condenser, rotor, cap, plugs and wires, reset timing, fuel filter and new air filter and re-adjust the carb, it just needs a general tune-up.
A Ford Explorer that runs rough may be experiencing a clogged fuel filter, dirty air filter, or worn spark plugs. A proper tune-up can solve most problems associated with an engine running rough.
you need a tune up. oil filter, air filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, etc.
if it idles rough too, check your plugs, if not, check your fuel filter.
Vacuum line leak especially if it runs rough at idle. Bad spark plugs or plug wires.
Clogged fuel filter Failing fuel pump Dirty plugs Failing plug wires Dirty Air Filter
Try checking your spark plugs & wires. Can also be caused by dirty fuel filter.
When the idle goes rough, you must idle the plugs. Else the car plugs roughly.
Maybe your air filter or plugs and wires. Or maybe your MAF sensor or your IAC valve needs cleaning.
try checking youre timing
Fuel filter, air filter, gas line leak, charcoal filter or line, spark plugs, and timing.. I cant think of anything els right now, Good luck
Auto Zone will read your computer codes for FREE. and then go from there.