Truck was idling then missed a beat.

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My 2000 XLT 5.4 4X4 Expedition was running perfect. Then it just missed a beat but started purring again. Hmm I thought. As I started back on a 20 mile journey it almost quit running. Check engine light ...service engine is what I think pops up. I limp to a gas station and everything is fine...oil water ect. Truck starts running better but I just flashers on limp home. Had it checked and he said they need to have it longer to diagnose it.
I almost want to disconnect battery ...clear the code and see what happens . Im thinking O2 sensor? Anyone got a guess?
 

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My 2000 XLT 5.4 4X4 Expedition was running perfect. Then it just missed a beat but started purring again. Hmm I thought. As I started back on a 20 mile journey it almost quit running. Check engine light ...service engine is what I think pops up. I limp to a gas station and everything is fine...oil water ect. Truck starts running better but I just flashers on limp home. Had it checked and he said they need to have it longer to diagnose it.
I almost want to disconnect battery ...clear the code and see what happens . Im thinking O2 sensor? Anyone got a guess?


Guessing is useless and a waste of time.

Have the vehicle scanned to retrieve any stored trouble codes. Disconnecting the battery may erase any stored codes and delay your repair.
 

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Mine quit at 60 mph yesterday and failed to restart. I waited after looking under the hood and it fired back up and drove home. I will scan it today and replace the pcm power relay. It died like I shut the key off. The dash stayed lit even the cruise light stayed on.

I suspect yours lost sync for a fraction of a second, look for cam and crank sync issues
 
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