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Well, sure enough it was a bad alternator. Fixed it, and took the opportunity to replace the belt.

It's sort of looking like it might be the alternator. Engine off, 12.4 volts at the battery. Engine on, 14.0 volts at the battery with no accessories on. Engine on, 11.1 volts at the battery with lights and heater on. Maybe the increased demand on the coil at high RPM is just over taxing it...

Thanks, I'll check that! Anyone else have any suggestions?

OK, so when I accelerate briskly, the check charging system warning is coming on in the information center, and the red battery lamp illuminates. It stops as soon as I reduce engine speed, and the charge gauge does not indicate a drop in voltage. Any thoughts?

Mine aren't epoxied. Is this a truck you bought new?

Looking for a solid AT tire with excellent snow and ice rating. 2005 Explorer XLT 4.0 4WD

I was looking in the transmission forum - should have thought of the specs :) Thanks!

Anyone?

I tried to decipher the other threads, but am not having a lot of luck. What transmission do I have in the 2005 XLT 4.0 SOHC? Is it the 5R55W? Should I be considering the solenoid replacement at 70K?

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I think the folks over at suvlights.com have a pretty good writeup. I personally have good experience with the Silverstar Ultra, but apparently there is better around. The biggest thing I have discovered about headlights is - fix the voltage drop at the light housing.

I traded in my Trailblazer for an Explorer. New to Fords - but this one was a really good deal. I got an 05 XLT that had to be literally garaged and babied it's entire life. Owned by a lawyer, who I knew personally. Aftermarket alarm and nav installed. I'm really enjoying it, it's a...