<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "2006-2010 Ford Explorer"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/2006-2010_Ford_Explorer?rss=yes en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:06:35 -0700 <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: bank one error code p0171]]> my 2006 explorer has the service light on and using a diagnostic computer I see error P0171. Cleaned the MAF and filters, don’t see any crack or leaks from the intake manifold. Could it be the plug wires?, oxygen sensors?

Most information on these trucks lead to another engine configuration from the one I have (4.0 SOHC).

⟐ Answered November 30, 2018 at 11:27 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/532587/bank+one+error+code+p0171 https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/532587 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:27:31 -0700 <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: The auto option on headlights is not working]]> The headlamp stays on even after I turn off the ignition (the headlamp is set to Auto mode). How or where do i check ?

⟐ Commented January 03, 2018 at 12:03 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/451479/The+auto+option+on+headlights+is+not+working https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/451479 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 12:03:24 -0700 <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: Why is my car hard idleing and not accelerating?]]> I have 2008 Ford Explorer 4.0L engine and over 130,000 miles. My car is shaking and won’t accelerate when I push the gas peddle. I’ve replaced throttle body unit, replaced engine control computer (programmed it also), and changed the spark plugs but the car is still doing the same thing. My mechanic had put the scanner on it and he can’t figure it out either.

⟐ Answered July 02, 2024 at 11:36 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/465549/Why+is+my+car+hard+idleing+and+not+accelerating https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/465549 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:36:43 -0700 <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: Why is my ABS locking up]]> When my ABS system is connected and my abs fuse is in I can’t go over 5 mph without it locking up, my abs light is on with a wrench symbol. What would cause this? If I disconnect the abs and take the fuse out the vehicle drives fine.

⟐ Commented March 11, 2024 at 17:22 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/448300/Why+is+my+ABS+locking+up https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/448300 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:22:00 -0700 <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: Why rpm jumps during accelaretion between 25mph to 60mph]]> Hello friends

I have explorer 2009

During idle the rpm is constant

During accelaretion from 0mph to 25mph the engine is smooth

During acceleration from 25mph to 60mph, when I'm in 1500-1400 rpm, it jumps to 1800rpm with rrrrr noise and go down back to 1500rpm.

Its happened several times until I reach 60mph, and then the car drives smoothly.

If I will accelarete with higher rpm, 2000rpm or more, the rpm jumping doesn't accure

What is the cause?

Please help

Thanks

⟐ Answered July 30, 2023 at 12:44 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/804073/Why+rpm+jumps+during+accelaretion+between+25mph+to+60mph https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/804073 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:44:21 -0700 <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: My 2007 explorer rear wiper issue not working]]>
  • My rear wiper motor won’t work I swapped out 2 other rear wipers motors and still can’t get it to work would it be the wiper switch the front work with switch but only can get the fluid to spray back window but not the wipers to work…anyone got a suggestion

    • ⟐ Answer edited December 12, 2019 at 1:19 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/520924/My+2007+explorer+rear+wiper+issue+not+working https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/520924 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 01:19:18 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: Consuming too much gasoline]]> Hi, I have a Ford Explorer 2006 Eddie Bauer Edition which currently consumes between 20 and 21 L/100Km, which is too much, i checked with forscan and it says the combustion is too lean or something like that, i checked and it says that i need to clean the MFA, done, check if there is a broken pipe, done, there was nothing, i dont really know what else to do.

    ===PCM DTC P0171-FF===

    Code: P0171 - System Too Lean Bank 1

    Module: Powertrain Control Module

    Diagnostic Trouble Code details

    System Too Lean Bank 1

    The PCM monitors the adaptive fuel table to ensure fuel control system components do not vary from their nominal values. The fuel control strategy within the PCM uses the adaptive fuel table to compensate for normal wear or aging of fuel control system components. The code is set when the PCM can no longer compensate for additional changes in the fuel system.

    ⟐ Answered October 03, 2025 at 20:01 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/920197/Consuming+too+much+gasoline https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/920197 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:01:46 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: AC only blowing heat]]> My blend door actuator started clicking and was stuck on AC. I finally just replaced the actuator and now I have heat but I now only have heat. No matter what I set the temp setting to it just blows hot air out of all the vents on both sides, driver and passenger.

    ⟐ Commented March 09, 2024 at 2:52 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/711146/AC+only+blowing+heat https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/711146 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 02:52:35 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: Why is my ac not working?]]> Ac not working on my 2006 explorer

    ⟐ Answered November 16, 2023 at 16:43 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/824306/Why+is+my+ac+not+working https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/824306 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:43:15 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: Head driver's side]]> I have a 2006 4.6 l v 8. I had a sparkplug break on me and I bought a puller. The puller pulled the plug but left the threaded end in the head. This is on the driver's side

    Can I pull the head and reinstall it without having to mess with the cam as it's a single over head cam. As it would make my job a lot easier. Thank you

    ⟐ Answered October 03, 2023 at 19:43 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/817384/Head+driver's+side https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/817384 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:43:22 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: Why my power steering is tuff and there is soud?]]> Mosion is hard when i turn and there strange sound when i steering

    ⟐ Answered February 17, 2023 at 17:25 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/769714/Why+my+power+steering+is+tuff+and+there+is+soud https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/769714 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:25:43 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: camshaft sensor and or cam phaser diagnosis]]> Check engine light is on. The codes says camshaft sensor. so i replaced both sensors still the same. i have read that it is probably the cam phaser. when i drive at around 35 to 40 mph it feels like i am driving over rumble strips in the road. but when i get to about 45 to 50 mph it stops.

    ⟐ Answer edited December 14, 2022 at 11:37 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/464410/camshaft+sensor+and+or+cam+phaser+diagnosis https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/464410 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:37:44 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: Why I can't control the back seat]]> I've a buttons that controls the back seats , one of the seats are stuck and can't move at all , it makes a clicking sound when I try to lower it down

    ⟐ Commented October 10, 2022 at 17:11 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/724179/Why+I+can't+control+the+back+seat https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/724179 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:11:27 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT air flow stuck on front vents]]> We just purchased a 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT pickup for our teen son yesterday. On our way home, We had the AC going and it works perfectly. But as it got humid outside, the windshield fogged up and didn’t have any wiper fluid in it. But when I tured the air flow selector knob to the defrost setting, the ac kept coming out of the front air vents. barely anything out of the defrost vents. So I changed it to straight floor vents, and nothing came out of the floor vents…still only through the front vents. Any ideas on the issue? Want my teenager to be able to defrost his windshield when needed driving and be safe.

    ⟐ Answered June 09, 2021 at 15:35 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/695238/2009+Ford+Explorer+Sport+Trac+XLT+air+flow+stuck+on+front+vents https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/695238 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:35:30 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: Why doesn't my remote lock/unlock not working]]> Why doesn't my remote lock/unlock not work anymore? I changed the battery but still doesn't work!

    ⟐ Answered May 10, 2018 at 4:59 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/484180/Why+doesn't+my+remote+lock-unlock+not+working https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/484180 Thu, 10 May 2018 04:59:29 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: RPM fluctuating while driving]]> Hi, I currently have a 2006 Ford Explorer 4x4 SUV. While I am driving the RPM will fluctuate and the truck will do a weird shimmy. It happens between around 40mph-58ish mph and again between 65-80 mph. I do have a check engine light on. Last time I got it read it was for gas cap and EGR valve. I am getting the EGR fixed but when reading symptoms of a bad EGR, it doesn't match the trucks actions.

    What else could it be?

    Would completely replacing the EGR fix this issue?

    PLEASE tell me it is not the transmission. AHHHH

    ⟐ Answered March 29, 2018 at 17:49 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/473042/RPM+fluctuating+while+driving https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/473042 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:49:56 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: Why does my transmission act like it's in neutral no matter what gearI]]> Why does my transmission act like it is in neutral no matter what gear I put it in?

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/945367/Why+does+my+transmission+act+like+it's+in+neutral+no+matter+what+gearI https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/945367 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:07:56 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: Early morning starting trouble and engin switch off on the way when tu]]> Starting trouble early morning and getting started when I shake the crank sensor wire. Also engine switched off when slow running and turn signals

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/943972/Early+morning+starting+trouble+and+engin+switch+off+on+the+way+when+tu https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/943972 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:53:11 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: The car stalls while driving and won't start when I press the gas peda]]> The car stalls while driving and won't start when I press the gas pedal.

    ⟐ Commented February 26, 2026 at 17:34 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/942414/The+car+stalls+while+driving+and+won't+start+when+I+press+the+gas+peda https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/942414 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:34:04 -0700     <![CDATA[2006-2010 Ford Explorer: How to install a pioneer head unit]]> I need a step-by-step replacing my stock head unit with a pioneer

    ⟐ Commented February 14, 2026 at 20:51 MST

    ]]>     https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/940687/How+to+install+a+pioneer+head+unit https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/940687 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:51:48 -0700