2006 Ford Explorer 06 Rpms 2500 Higher Highway Speed Nomal After Sometimes

2006 FORD EXPLORER
110,000 MILES
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06 Ford explorer rpms at 2500 or higher at highway speed but nomal after. Sometimes rough idle at start up
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:33 PM
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sounds normal, what is your concern??

Roy
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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Usually is around 2000 at highway or normal driving. Just seems higher than normal
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:51 PM
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ok, is the overdrive button flashing??

it sounds like the trans is not in lock up which would explain the higher rpm

Roy
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:52 PM
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Can i fix this
Feb 10, 2013 at 3:17 AM
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