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    !!!Speaker pop still after 5v reg & time delay!!!

    Hey guys so I've been pulling my hair out trying to figure this out! Installed aftermarket radio and Factory amplifier / subwoofer started popping. So I did the usual and installed a 12 volt to 5 volt voltage regulator on the remote turn on wire. Still did not help, so I installed a delay on...
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    Band Adjustment - 3rd Gear

    I really was looking forward to a response to this question... I'm shocked that nobody has replied, considering how active this forum is.
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    S.O.S!.!.! 5r55s - LOST 3RD GEAR COMPLETELY - STRANDED

    I've got a 2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 I believe it has a 5r55s transmission. Just now as it was shifting into third gear, I heard a clunk or clang and it just completely lost 3rd gear!!! Ever since I bought the vehicle it's had an issue going into third gear and it would slip a little bit, but...
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    S.O.S!!! 5r55s "CLUNK" lost 3rd gear!?!?!? Long way from home

    I've got a 2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 I believe it has a 5r55s transmission. Just now as it was shifting into third gear, I heard a clunk or clang and it just completely lost 3rd gear!!! Ever since I bought the vehicle it's had an issue going into third gear and it would slip a little bit, but...
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    Short cycling / High side 400+ psi

    Come to find out the vehicle has an electric fan and they are not operational. So there is no air flow across the condenser coil. I believe that might be part of the problem... 🤔😜
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    Compressor Short Cycling / 400+ PSI

    A/C & Heater systems - HVAC Short cycling / High side 400+ psi Thread starterbigjoncoop Start date3 minutes ago TagsNone Play Unmute Loaded: 5.14% Remaining Time -13:32 Auto(360pLQ) Fullscreen The History of the First Ford Explorer - by Derek Elliot former Ford engineer...
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    Short cycling / High side 400+ psi

    I just picked up a 97 Explorer and I'm having some AC issues. The previous owner said that the AC used to blow somewhat cold until recently. Never checked it out though. DETAILS: The compressor is cycling on and off approximately every 10 seconds. I put a set of manifold gauges on it and...
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    Is this the ORIFICE TUBE location?

    2007 Explorer XLT V6 4.0 Front AC blowing warm while rear AC is ice cold. ( blend door is jammed permanently to the cold side. Heater core completely bypassed) I've been researching this issue for quite a while and it seems that this issue is caused by a clogged orifice tube. I have been...
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    Troubleshoot front ac periodically warm?

    Hey thanks for replay, sorry it's been so long... I can say for sure thats not my issue, since I had bypassed the heater core a long time ago. Also as I mentioned, it's also definitely not the blend door neither since I have it jammed permanently open to the cold side. This problem has now...
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    Troubleshoot front ac periodically warm?

    2007 EXPLORER XLT V6 4.0 ISSUE: Front AC intermittently Blows warm while rear AC ice cold. Blend door is permanently jammed to the cold side, so it's definitely not the blend door... System pressure is spot on! Low side = 40 / High side = 210-215 (Recently had the system evacuated. Then...
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    2007 XLT Front AC intermit. Hot / Rear Ice cold (NOT BLEND DOOR)

    2007 Explorer XLT V6 4.0 Today I noticed a faint refrigerant smell coming from the front AC vents and realize that it was blowing warm air. So I figured I had a leak in the system. Hopefully not the evaporator... But then I realized that the rear AC was still blowing ice cold! But how could...
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    Help diagnosing 5R55S issues!

    Thanks for your reply I really appreciate it. Unfortunately I was unable to check the fluid Level this past weekend but it is on the list for this coming weekend! Also I believe the trans cooler is separate from the radiator on this vehicle correct?
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    Help diagnosing 5R55S issues!

    VEHICLE : 2007 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4.0 TRANSMISSION : 5R55S ISSUE: Delayed Shifting (1st / Reverse / Downshifting into 1st) Hoping someone here is fairly knowledgeable with the 5R55S and can help me diagnose & narrow down the steps I need to take in order to fix the issues. Thankfully...
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    EXCESSIVE fuel consumption while idling!!!

    Just wanted post a most recent update on this incredible high fuel consumption!!! Last night after work I pulled into Walmart's parking lot and accidentally fell asleep for about 3hrs with the engine running with the AC on and I had just about 5/8 of a tank and woke up with the needle past E...
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    EXCESSIVE fuel consumption while idling!!!

    I've done that not too long ago but I will do that again for sure. I have not. I will that ASAP Funny you mention that. I always have a ton of liquid dripping out of the tailpipe excessively. For instance normally the puddle underneath the exhaust is as big or bigger than the condensation...
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    EXCESSIVE fuel consumption while idling!!!

    Here is the updated higher resolution video of o2 sensor readings, Fuel trims, etc..
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    EXCESSIVE fuel consumption while idling!!!

    DAMN! Thx for letting me know. I don't know why the video exported like that. I will re-upload better version now.
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    EXCESSIVE fuel consumption while idling!!!

    I just posted a video to YouTube of my OBD2 live data. It shows all the O2 sensor readings as well as all the fuel trim options including short-term and long term. It shows side by side both driving for 5 minutes and idling for 5 minutes. *** Updated higher resolution video ***
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    EXCESSIVE fuel consumption while idling!!!

    Capacity 22.5 gallons Takes around 20 gallons or so to fill it when the low fuel warning comes on. As I mentioned in the original post I get about 15-17 MPG highway & 10-12 MPG city (fairly close to factory ratings) I completely understand where you are coming from. I've had and have known...
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    What would cause super high fuel consumption only when idling?

    FORD V6 4.0 What would cause super high fuel consumption only when idling? No exaggeration, after 2 hours of idling it will consume 10 gallons of gas!!! *No OBD2 faults *Engine runs good *No gas smell *Idle RPM 850-1000 *11-12 MPG City / 15-18 MPG Highway *** I'm not crazy! 😜 I've owned...
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    EXCESSIVE fuel consumption while idling!!!

    No I have not. A few months ago I had to replace my valve cover gaskets and had meant to change the plugs and wires but never got around to it. So if I pull the plugs it will be noticeable if one of the cylinders has a fuel injector stuck open? I'm assuming the spark plug will be wet with fresh...
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    EXCESSIVE fuel consumption while idling!!!

    The transmission doesn't like going into 3rd gear, unless you feather the gas... ERROR CODE: P0745 It doesn't have a ruff idle. According to my odb2 is idling at 850-900 RPM. *** To help explain how much fuel it consumes while idling... The day before yesterday on sunday I completely filled...
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    EXCESSIVE fuel consumption while idling!!!

    2007 EXPLORER XLT V6 4.0 175,000 MILES NORMAL MPG HIGHWAY 15-17 MPG I noticed since I purchased this Explorer that it burns a TON of gas while idling! For instance just yesterday I had fallen asleep for about 2 and 1/2 hours and it use over a half a tank of gas! I live in Central Florida...
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    Rear toe adjustment? Excessive outer tire wear

    2007 EXPLORER XLT V6 4.0 * Excessive outer tire wear on driver side rear (TOE WEAR?) image belowa Is there a way to just the rear toe angle? I have found a lot of information on adjusting the camber angle but not much on adjusting the toe. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks
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    07 XLT delayed transmission functions (5R55S)

    Vehicle: 2007 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4.0 Transmission: 5R55S **Already need to replace the transmission solenoid pack for a different issue. Details below. ***Also curious if maybe replacing the solenoid pack will also fix these new issues... Thoughts? Issue: 1. Occasionally when the car is...
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