mcfixstuff
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- 1994 Explorer XLT 4WD A/T
I have a question. I have dumped a lot of money into my 1994 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD about $9000 in total since I got it. 140,000 miles. I just want it to run like new. I love the truck. I am throwing no codes for KOER or KOEO, the cylinder balance test threw a 90, or a all good code all 3 times. No issues that the computer can tell. Still, however, I average 13mpg. Best I ever got was 15.6mpg, worst was 9mpg.
I've thrown so many new parts on it except for the EGR, since I never got a code, and that sh*t is expensive to just throw on just cause. I've already done new injectors, intake plenum gasket, spark plugs, wires, MAF sensor, TPS, IAC valve, and any other things.
The only symptom I have is that on cold starts it has more power than it does after it's warmed up. After it's warmed up, I notice it has about 75% of the power of a full throttle take off in first than if it was cold. Things seem looser when warm, if that makes sense. Engine gets up to normal operating temperature. Everything related to the cooling system has been replaced.
Is there something I'm missing? Is there a test I can do to figure out why I'm getting that kind of mileage? No OBD-II so I can't really read live data....unless I can and I just don't know how.
I'd love to get the 19mpg I'm hearing other people talk about in this forum.
I've thrown so many new parts on it except for the EGR, since I never got a code, and that sh*t is expensive to just throw on just cause. I've already done new injectors, intake plenum gasket, spark plugs, wires, MAF sensor, TPS, IAC valve, and any other things.
The only symptom I have is that on cold starts it has more power than it does after it's warmed up. After it's warmed up, I notice it has about 75% of the power of a full throttle take off in first than if it was cold. Things seem looser when warm, if that makes sense. Engine gets up to normal operating temperature. Everything related to the cooling system has been replaced.
Is there something I'm missing? Is there a test I can do to figure out why I'm getting that kind of mileage? No OBD-II so I can't really read live data....unless I can and I just don't know how.
I'd love to get the 19mpg I'm hearing other people talk about in this forum.