I'm new to this forum as well as a new owner of a 2010
Explorer Limited.
We recently replaced our 1997 explorer limited.....

I now know where all the laid off NASA engineers went to work!!!! I always though yaw control was an aircraft thing!

OK my questions....

I tried asking my dealer but it seems way too technical for them.

With the2010 Explorer Limited model you have a myriad of bells, whistles, and active devices...I want to know what the battery drain is when you lock the doors and turn on the two alarm systems? I was told after 15 minutes the battery goes into the "sleep mode" OK, how much current draw is there in the sleep mode!


For example:
My Harley battery would drain and die if left alone for a long while as there was leakage current at the diodes in the voltage regulator. so I added a relay to isloate the battery with the engine off and now the battery LIVES!!!!



What is the battery drain when you unlock the doors and the vehicle comes to life, meaning the step rail drops down [electric motor], the lights [all] come on, the seats auto adjust etc all before you get the key into the ignition?

I am aware the battery is huge compared to other vehicles so these are for your information type questions not problem questions.

I am very happy with the new vehicle..we have the V-8 engine 22 gal gas tank, etc.
This is the last year the explorer is made on a truck frame
and to me a truck frame is stronger than a car frame!

Also the 2011 has a smaller gas tank and only a larger V-6 engine..also the 2011 does not offer AWD [all wheel drive]! Whats with that?

How come Ford never offered a diesel engine for the Explorer line?

cactus man

 

Gosh, am I the only owner of a 2010 Explorer here?

Ford did answer my questions but it does seem
the numbers are low.....

Before the vehicle goes into the sleep mode...you get out of the Explorer, the side step rail comes down, all the exterior lights comes on, and the driver seat moves back etc. They claim the battery current draw is about 500ma [0.5amp]

Then after 15 minutes the vehicle goes into the "sleep mode" which is essentially the alarms are armed and functioning...and the vehicle is in "stand-by" waiting for your next action..this draws 100ma [0.100amp]

With the large battery on board and amp-hour rating the battery will last a very long while before pooping out.

As the battery ages etc this may become a challenge unless you replace the battery on a regular basis based upon where you live etc.

Cactus Man

 

Thanks so much for the wonderful information you provided us.