Just bought the XLT with the V8 fairly loaded. Traded up from a 2002 XLT. Very happy so far. Had to hunt around NJ to find a XLT with a V8 and the 2007 appearance package, which makes it look a 15226 - 4.0 OHV MARBLE NOISE. Some 1998-2000 Ranger/Explorer equipped with a 4.0L OHV engine may exhibit an engine noise that may be perceived by the customer as a "Diesel" type noise and is known as Marble Noise. Marble Noise is clearly heard when the vehicle is at idle, under 2000 RPM or under very light/no load. Some 2011-2012 Ford F-150 truck models equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine may exhibit an intermittent stumble and/or misfire on hard acceleration after an extended drive at highway speeds during high humidity or damp conditions. This driveability concern was due condensation trapped in the intercooler. Ford’s solution was to remove the I had a '96 Explorer XLT with a 4.0L motor and had absolutely no issues with the engine. It was tight and powerful through the 100K miles I drove it. Last edited by 96_4wdr; 04-08-2006 at 04:01 AM. I would say any engine now days is real bad if overheated, make sure your cooling system is in tip top shape. STEP 1: Testing The Ignition System For Spark. I've always started my engine no-start diagnostic tests with the ignition system spark test. So I'm going to recommend that you do the same. The idea behind the ignition system spark test is to make sure that all six spark plug wires deliver spark to their spark plugs. The Ford 2.3L Ecoboost engine was designed based on the 2.0L Ecoboost Gen 2 engine. This engine was developed in a factory in Valencia, Spain, and is also known as the “stroker”. As with all engines, the Ford 2.3L Ecoboost engine is not without mechanical faults and problems. Some of these issues include failed or leaky head gasket, cooling L5Agk8g. The 2007 Ford Explorer has 455 problems & defects reported by Explorer owners. The worst complaints are transmission, accessories - interior, and engine problems. The 2.3-liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine develops 300 horsepower and 310 pound/feet of torque (more than your old Explorer). The engine is also connected to a 10-speed transmission that 8. 12-volt Battery Issues. Some 2020 to 2021 Explorer Hybrids may show a low battery warning on the dash or fail to start due to a 12-volt battery failure. In most cases, simply swapping out the battery for a new one or jump starting the car will fix the issue. The Explorer Hybrid is more sensitive to 12-volt battery issues because it has lots Performance 8/10 – Performance is good from the base engines, while the ST is very quick for an SUV of its size. Safety 9/10 – The 2020 Explorer is safe, earning a perfect 5-star rating in government crash tests. Standard features include automatic emergency braking, a rearview camera, along with pedestrian detection. The Ford 3.0 EcoBoost is a duel-overhead cam (DOHC) engine with a V6 design and partnered with a twin-turbo system. It is made of aluminum head and block plus it has a 24-valve layout and variable camshaft timing (VCT) technology. The unit possesses a bore of 85 mm and a stroke of 86 mm. Its architecture allows a compression ratio of 9.5:1. Attorney’s on the case are asking Ford to help owners of impacted Duratec V6 engines replace the faulty water pumps. Vehicles that use the Duratec V6 in the class action lawsuit include some Flex and Edge vehicles, among others. Ford has agreed to see if there is a goodwill program that would help the man who received the $3,000 quote.

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