Jump to content

Watchdog

Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    34

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by Watchdog

    2023 Explorer : Vent burning smell

    in Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac Forum

    Posted

    Hi folks, 

     

    Since 2 weeks, the 2023 timberline started to release burning smell from the vent when the vehicle is remote started and sporadicly.  After the 15 min period, when I got into the truck, the burning smell was bad. 

     

    All the tech here, any reason why lots of Explorer are doing this and any fix planned or done so far?     From what I read, some owner brought their Explorer to the dealer and the vehicle has been to the delaer for weeks.

     

    It smells like electronic burning smell.  Vehicle was outside and temp was about -10c. 

     

    Bad fan, bad wire not proper guage for the voltage, ????????

     

    Any bulletin??  No recall yet on this.

     

    Thanks

     

     

    • Sad 1

    ForScan and inproper tire size from original

    in Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac Forum

    Posted

    6 hours ago, akirby said:

    I was right - the circumference of the loaded tire is slightly less.

     

    https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/forscan-tire-size-wiki.10139/

    Great info....  Si if I get it straigt, my new tires are 255-70R18 = 2558mm * 0.967 = 2473mm  to input in Forscan.   And when I will put back the OEM tire 265-65r18  = 2517 * 0.967 =  2434 instead of 2437 original settings.

     

    S

    ForScan and inproper tire size from original

    in Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac Forum

    Posted

    3 hours ago, ohsown said:

    You may have the same tire, a Blizzak DM-V2,     but,    you do not have the same size. You show you have a 70 series, 255/70/18 where I have a 255/65/18.  Your size has a 1.07" larger diameter, requiring only 649 revolutions per mile. This will change you speedo slightly, 23 tire revolutions over a mile shouldn't be that big but I dont know the math for how much. It will show you going a bit slower than you actually are. As for the forscan system, computer and drive system I don't know impact on them.

    Yes, I knew there would be a slight speed difference but in ForScan, the tire size in circumference is not even close to the original tire size.  2437 vs 2518. That's who I was wandering where does this size come from?  In summer, I will put back the original tire Dueller 265-65r18 but in winter I prefer tinner tire.

    ForScan and inproper tire size from original

    in Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac Forum

    Posted

    4 hours ago, ohsown said:

    Tire size was a great frustration when picking winter tires for my 22 Explorer Limited (20" rims) when I decided to switch to 18" rims like on the XLT. I went with Blizzak DMV2's. On line sites would show they would not fit. Costco would not warranty or install them. When compared to the 20" DMV's there is negligible difference. The 18" diameter, (P255 65 18) is 31.06" with 671 rotations per mile v/s the 20" (P255 55 20) 31.02" with 672 rotations per mile. When these numbers are close how could there be a problem. Of course load and speed ratings need to be close as well. The dealer I purchased my Explorer from ordered and installed the DMV's for me on some aftermarket wheels I supplied. There was never any concern over fit or computer recalibration. If there is a larger difference in the numbers for revolutions per mile it could make small difference in your speedometer reading but just a few mph. Hope this helps clear it up some for you.

     

    I have the same tire however,  when I look with ForScan, the original setting shows 2437mm circumferences but the original tires are 2517.  Is this a Ford Tire gate??????    Were these specs done with the spare tire?  How come, when I try to add, it says maximum tire size,  This means the tire I have 255-70r18 with a 2558 circ. is to big, speed and mileage wont be proper!    

     

     

    ForScan and inproper tire size from original

    in Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac Forum

    Posted · Edited by Watchdog

    With ForScan, the tire size was 2437mm in the system ...  the original tire oem is 265-65-18 and is supposed to be 2517.... wth......???

    Also, if you change the tire size, it will send a DTC code for AWD...  You will need to relearn the PCM and then, delete/reset the AWD dtc code...


    Am I the only one with a improper tire size registered?  Is this normal or I should change it to proper size for the oem tire?

    Screenshot_20230217_164420_Chrome.jpg

    ETA and Disposition ETA box

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

    Posted

    Quick question about the ETA.

     

    In the screenshot I got, it shows ETA  beginning and end then disposition ETA.  The dates for beginning is Jan 14 and End is Jan 20..  Nothing in Disposition ETA.

     

    Anyone knows the meaning of these dates?    Is it the shipping travel time?   

     

    I can only see : In production for my timberline and blend was Jan 5 but showed In production since Jan 02.

     

    Thanks for the help  about the terminology and meaning.

     

    S

     

     

     

    Ford Vehicle Ordering & Scheduling Process

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

    Posted

    Ahh... very good information you sent.   Can you tell, if you know,  what is the date 1st Job is for the explorer 2023 to start blend??   This way I can figure 5 days after that according to your info.

     

    I have ordered a Timberline with only Moonroof 17 Oct at the dealer ( Im in Quebec, Canada).

     

    I'm just planning the turnaround to find out if I need to order winter wheels and tire because the date to drive with winter tire is from Dec 1 until Mar 15.

     

    Thanks 

×
×
  • Create New...