Exploring the Surge With Ford

July 30, 2021
Some 2013-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.5L twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) engine may exhibit a rolling/surging or low idle during A/C operation.

Some 2013-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.5L twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) engine may exhibit a rolling/surging or low idle during A/C operation. Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 97.03 or higher. Make sure that you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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