bobinyelm
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- City, State
- Olympia, WA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 00 V8 Explorer Ltd AWD
I am noticing that on my 2000 Explorer, my air pump runs every few minutes for about 15 seconds when I am parked using the accessory function of the ignition switch.
I imagine that this is telling me I have a leak in the system?
The stationary height of the rear end is about 1/2 inch lower when the air system is turned off and not running and the leaf springs alone are supporting the rear end, So I guess it could also be in my rear springs have sagged a bit since new?
Does it harm anything other than having the dash light "Check Suspension" illuminated driving around with the air suspension system turned "off" in the cargo compartment?
If I do have a leak, I see no purpose to allowing the pump to run so often that it wears the pump out as well.
I have not found after market replacement air shocks for this vehicle that are intended to be used with the factory air suspension.
The Ford dealer says replacement shocks are about $400 for new ones (not installed). Has anyone found a source for these after market?
Bob
I imagine that this is telling me I have a leak in the system?
The stationary height of the rear end is about 1/2 inch lower when the air system is turned off and not running and the leaf springs alone are supporting the rear end, So I guess it could also be in my rear springs have sagged a bit since new?
Does it harm anything other than having the dash light "Check Suspension" illuminated driving around with the air suspension system turned "off" in the cargo compartment?
If I do have a leak, I see no purpose to allowing the pump to run so often that it wears the pump out as well.
I have not found after market replacement air shocks for this vehicle that are intended to be used with the factory air suspension.
The Ford dealer says replacement shocks are about $400 for new ones (not installed). Has anyone found a source for these after market?
Bob