Ford Explorer Trouble Codes, Symptoms & Recalls
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Common check engine codes on the Ford Explorer
- P0420 — Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0300 — Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0171 — System Too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0442 — Evaporative Emission System Small Leak Detected
- P0455 — Evaporative Emission System Large Leak Detected
- P0128 — Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature
- P0401 — EGR Insufficient Flow Detected
- P0440 — Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 — Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- P0174 — System Too Lean (Bank 2)
Common Ford Explorer symptoms
- Ford Explorer car shaking when braking
- Ford Explorer brakes squealing when stopping
- Ford Explorer check engine light on
- Ford Explorer car won't start
- Ford Explorer car overheating
- Ford Explorer car loses power when accelerating
- Ford Explorer car running or idling rough
- Ford Explorer white smoke from exhaust
- Ford Explorer blue smoke from exhaust
- Ford Explorer battery light on while driving
- Ford Explorer car pulls to one side
- Ford Explorer car ac not blowing cold
Maintenance & recalls
Ford Explorer maintenance resources · Ford Explorer NHTSA recalls & complaints