Tachometer RPM does not return to idle when put in neutral at 60 mph 2016 explorer xlt v6

[doutlaw981]

OK all of you mechanics/engineers - here's the issue.

I have a long downhill grade before my turn off on a major highway. Approaching turn off I put 2016 Explorer xlt v6 auto transmission in neutral at 60 mph to coast.

RPM showed approx 2200 rpm at 60 mph and in 6 gear, it stayed same when put in neutral.

RPM stays at 2200 and does not return to idle of 750 rpm when in neutral and 60 mph.

As I slow down the rpm reduces at the same rate as if it was in gear, but it is in neutral. When I come to a full stop rpm will be at 750.

All right you engineer/mechanic why does this occur????

Thanking you in advance..

 

[Turdle]

So rpms match when you shift to drive, preventing further damage.

My 2000 does this also

 

[Motorhogman]

"a long downhill grade before my turn off on a major highway". In Florida.. ?? Where is this ? Maybe next time I go to Fla I'll check it out.. Friend of mines uncle (RIP uncle Bill) who was a WW 2 AF pilot kept an altimeter on the handle bars of his Gold Wing as a joke in Fla. And... I have to ask why do you put your trans in neutral at 60 mph to coast ?

 

[peterk9]

OK all of you mechanics/engineers - here's the issue.

I have a long downhill grade before my turn off on a major highway. Approaching turn off I put 2016 Explorer xlt v6 auto transmission in neutral at 60 mph to coast.

RMP showed approx 2200 rpm at 60 mph and in 6 gear, it stayed same when put in neutral.

RMP stays at 2200 and does not return to idle of 750 rpm when in neutral and 60 mph.

As I slow down the rpm reduces at the same rate as if it was in gear, but it is in neutral. When I come to a full stop rpm will be at 750.

All right you engineer/mechanic why does this occur????

Thanking you in advance..

Welcome to the Forum.

Peter