Our 2017 Explorer 3.5 twin-turbo is experiencing a surge and hesitation at the beginning of a slow take off, or a rolling take off. There are no codes and the dealer has replaced the purge valve. It feels as though you are barely depressing the accelerator and letting off. Any ideas?
Surge and hesitation at slow acceleration
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Verify the intake valves/ports have been cleaned with extra attention on the port near the PVC hose.
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Mine did same. I cleaned MAP and problem solved.
Mine does the same thing, Sport with 77k. What did you clean it with, alcohol and a q-tip or contact cleaner? Are there any other sensors that can be cleaned?
Mine also surges at 50+, under very light acceleration and in OD. In this video, I heard a "pssst pssst pssst" sound in tune with the surging. Hard to hear but turn it up and you can hear it in the background. Is that the wastegate? Maybe this link will work.
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Mine also surges at 50+, under very light acceleration and in OD. In this video, I heard a "pssst pssst pssst" sound in tune with the surging. Hard to hear but turn it up and you can hear it in the background. Is that the wastegate? Maybe this link will work.
Explorer psst sound.mp4
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They have 300K+ of the same issue. Your only option is to find a good Tech or file under the Lemon Law if it is under Warranty. I have heard but not verified things as simple as spark plug gaps. No one checks these before installing, sometimes even when replacing!
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2013 Ford Explorer Sport, Ecoboost. This stutter and delay in acceleration is such a frustrating issue. Different dealers and they all say they aren't showing any codes so apparently there isn't a problem. Just swapping parts and hoping it fixes a known issue is not a viable strategy for such a common engine. Sorry, no more Fords in my future. Like when they couldn't replicate the issue where the rear wiper stays on. Found the solution on Google immediately, ordered the part (under $20) fixed in 5 minutes. They treat you like you're a hypochondriac and making it up.
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I have a 2017 Ford Explorer Sport with same issue, it happens every time i taped the gas pedal a really low speed 2-3 mph.
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I have a 2021 explorer xlt, I am having the same issues as described above. I just got it back today and was told it was normal operation
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Any luck with this problem. I have 2013 also doing the bogging down chugging thing around 25 miles on the highway no problem. Dealer can’t figure it out and have already charged me 1100.00 dollars. Did you find out what was causing your problem?
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Helllo all, I wanted to share what looks like the resolution to my issue. I had the same symptoms as most of you. 2017 Ford Exp Sport, 130k+ miles. Long story short the problem started and stopped around tires over months. The transfer case tolerance on tires is 1/8, one service advisor told me is was 1/16. Either was though it is an expensive troubleshooting step unless the damage is already done replace all 4 tires and see where you stand. Sidenote: for those who have extended warranties, you need to do this step! Per the official process if your transfer case is bad due to this, you can still be covered under the warranty. However, if the Ford adjuster documents that you have mismatched tires. This will void this part from your warranty. Hope this helps at least one of you out there. -Blessings in Christ.
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I have a 2019 xlt with the v6 engine and have replaced both the throttle position sensor and the throttle body with no change. What is the MAP, and how did you clean it?
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you ever find out the fix? My 2020 is doing the exact same thing?
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I have this problem with my 2020 Ford Explorer. I noticed some lag from time to time when shifting and figured it might be the start of some transmission issues. But, today scared me! I drove to the bank (2 miles) and while at the ATM (car in drive, with break depressed), it suddenly did a quick surge forward as the engine rev'd. I pressed the break harder to keep if from going forward and the reving quickly went away. Driving back home from the bank, I was slowing to stop at a stop light and the same exact thing happened. I a scared to drive my car!!!
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mine does this too and seems to happen mostly when I'm turning left from a cold start
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That's an interesting observation. Thankfully it has not happened again.
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Updates?
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I had a very similar issue where my 2015 Ford Explorer was bogging out slightly during acceleration up until about 40 mph. I know this sounds crazy but it was an issue with my A/C unit. Hope that helps.
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Had the same issue with my 2015 starting at around 60,000 miles. My mechanic told me it was my torque converter. He added some kind of additive. Sorry I don't know what it was but it cleared up the problem. He told me it was only a band-aid and it could happen again but didn't know when. He also said I will probably have to have the converter replaced eventually. Aprox $2500- 3000 range. I'm at 89,000 miles now and I have noticed a little surge and/or hesitation every now and then but nothing like before. Keeping my fingers crossed because I know I'm going to have to replace that damn internal water pump soon as well. No problems yet with that but I'm pretty sure it's coming. Just wanted to throw my 2 cents in to give you another thing to check.
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2018 explorer platinum 3.5 twin turbo same surge on slow acceleration
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