Sudden rough idle. NOT A MECHANIC (math teacher). I fear that it is the timing chain issue that 4.0L SOHC engines are known for. Just hoping to rule out vacuum leak, EGR leak, etc. 2004 Explorer with only 160K. No rust, great interior, etc.
Cleared the codes and the first ones that came back were rich/lean issues.
I am also considering that the issue might be O2 sensors.
When we first bought it =, Ford said it needed timing chain (rear) and quoted us $7000. We only paid $2500.
We got roasted a few years ago about trying to put a bandaid to get our son through college. It ran great (some low idle roughness) for the last 2 years, Now it is rough when cold. Only been having the issues for about 1 week. Seems to get better as you drive.