1996 Ford Explorer Limited Edition Air Ride keeps activatin

1996 FORD EXPLORER
77,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DENNIST
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When parked, shut off, or at stop lights, you can still hear it activating in the rear of the car.
Aug 17, 2010 at 10:26 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Does the truck sag down after being parked for a while.
Aug 17, 2010 at 10:36 AM
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DENNIST
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From the Compressor back by the rear end of the Explorer
Aug 17, 2010 at 10:48 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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If the suspension is sagging when parked, then you have air leaking from the system and your going to have to find it. It could be the bags or the plastic lines somewhere. A little soapy water in a spray bottle will help check the bags themselves. Don't keep driving it like that or you'll be buying a compressor real soon on top of the other problems.
Aug 17, 2010 at 11:33 AM
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