Explorer75
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i bought 2019 Explorer. The car gets 9 mpg towing 2500lb trailer. Engine is 3.5 with factory Class 3 towing package.
Worst part, it runs most of time in 4 gear at 4300rpm with tow/haul on. Top speed about 68 to limit rpm.
If I run 73mph it would be at 4500 rpm all the time. The only time it goes into 5 gear is down hill.
So far dealer can’t find problem.
Does anyone know anything ?
The 3.5 is rated 5000lbs. At that rate I would have 40mph top speed.
What fuel are you using?
For towing I´d suggest 93 octane. The lack of power could be ignition retard with that heavy load. Engine performance and transmission shifting are related.
Edit: Just read you got another vehicle