6.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,500 miles

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problem #2

Aug 152006

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Temperature control does work. Failure of blend door or evaporator assembly heat does not work and windshield defrost does blow warm air. Blend door motor or plenum box is at fault.

- N. Barrington, IL, USA

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problem #1

Aug 202003

Explorer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,000 miles
While driving at under 50 mph, there is a squeak that comes from the engine compartment. It sounds like a rusty suspension spring. However, this squeak is heard at exactly 35 second intervals. I found this to be associated with the air conditioner. If it is turned off, the noise goes away. The noise is present anytime the ventilation system is on. I took the automobile to courtesy Ford in poulsbo, Washington. I was told that the noise was normal. I find this hard to believe. I dont think Ford would want its automobiles going down the street with an intentional loud squeak. I think this is somehow associated with what ever contorls the air handling system, such as the computer. Help me find an answer.

- Poulsbo, WA, USA

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