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Old May 12, 2023 | 03:45 PM
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2023 Explorer Platinum self checking itself?

2023 Explorer Platinum
Does anyone notice their car making noises while sitting parked? After a few hours in the garage, we have noticed lights come on and seem to be hearing some self checking happening automatically. Is this a "feature" or do we have a problem? The car is "doing stuff" on its own periodically without being asked.
 
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Old May 15, 2023 | 05:13 AM
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My 2020 Limited does the same thing but I only notice it when I'm washing it. Makes me wonder if it senses when the key fob is close by.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2023 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Big-Red-Lariat
2023 Explorer Platinum
Does anyone notice their car making noises while sitting parked? After a few hours in the garage, we have noticed lights come on and seem to be hearing some self checking happening automatically. Is this a "feature" or do we have a problem? The car is "doing stuff" on its own periodically without being asked.
This is CLEARLY stated in the first pages of your owners manual. It is absolutely normal and are the vacuum servos disengaging after losing vacuum. It shouldn't take you more that 5 minutes to get to that information. Please take a time to familiarize with your vehicle before cluttering the threat unwarranted issues. We have enough problems with Ford engineering being unable to deliver as it is already. Thank You for your understanding and happy readings!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2023 | 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by CharlieSD
This is CLEARLY stated in the first pages of your owners manual. It is absolutely normal and are the vacuum servos disengaging after losing vacuum. It shouldn't take you more that 5 minutes to get to that information. Please take a time to familiarize with your vehicle before cluttering the threat unwarranted issues. We have enough problems with Ford engineering being unable to deliver as it is already. Thank You for your understanding and happy readings!
First post coming off pretty strong. The man asked a question, an answer is all he needed.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2023 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlieSD
This is CLEARLY stated in the first pages of your owners manual. It is absolutely normal and are the vacuum servos disengaging after losing vacuum. It shouldn't take you more that 5 minutes to get to that information. Please take a time to familiarize with your vehicle before cluttering the threat unwarranted issues. We have enough problems with Ford engineering being unable to deliver as it is already. Thank You for your understanding and happy readings!
Owned a dozen Ford trucks, none of which ever behaved like this. Just asking. Excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse me!
 
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