2013-2015 Ford Explorer Rolling/Surging Idle during AC operation (TSB 15-0149) 

Give the engine a periodic rev if your just gonna sit, it seems to help . Ive done this update at the dealer and it still happens :/

This just saved me from spiraling into a troubleshooting nightmare, thank you for your service

Brother, you are the man! I’ve been trying to troubleshoot this for 3 years! I’ve confirmed all components were good. I was thinking it was exactly the problem you just stated, you just confirmed it and gave me the solution. If you’re ever in Fort Worth Tx I’m buying you a beer! Thank you again!

My 2016 does the exact same thing. Has a brand new transmission and we thought it was throttle body so the dealership replaced it. Immediately after leaving tye shop it did it again.

So did anybody that has this problem get it fixed? I have the same thing on my 2013.

I have a 2011 doing the exact same thing. AC operation cuts RPM's in half and engine becomes sluggish.

hmm. at ambient temps of 92 degrees your high pressure should be at around 250-275psi. After the pressure normalizes, you're pretty low for your ambient temp

This was very helpful thanks for making this video on it.

My 2017 explorer does this any suggestions how to fix?

Thanks for the great information, what program is that you were using on your phone? I would love to have something like that.

My sisters 2015 just started doing this. Trying to get her to take it to the dealer is like pulling teeth. Her truck is idling around 650 and rn it’s only dropping to about 500. Idk if it’s causing any unnecessary wear on the engine but I hope it doesn’t get any worse

Took my 2015 Explorer to Ford and there only guess was to replace my Compressor as it might have an internal failure. I have 0 Faith in my local dealer! They literally wanted to replace my brand new tires, battery, and brakes. 9K quote ...

Does anybody know the cost of the fix?

my 2011 has been doing it for over a year, the dealer has no clue to what the issue is. Ridiculous. This is exactly what happens to mine. trying to find the TSB right now. If you have a link, that would be helpful. Thanks!

Pls if you fix it let us know. Same here.

Same issue on my 2013 interceptor. I’ve found that with the hood up the surging/rolling is less likely to occur.

Hi anthony did u fix this issue?? Same things is doing mine thanks

My 2013 Explorer XLT 3.5L V6 also does this when A/C on and engine idling. I really want to solve this.

Thank you I have this exact issue. I will follow up with ford on this TSB.

Same thing happens on my 17. Should it still need the pcm flash?

Mine does it just sitting and you can turn headlights on or something that takes a lot of power and shakes the suv and almost dies , think the alternator is doing it. And the air is off too.

I have the same problem with my 2014. I've replaced the compressor and still surged. Going to the dealership in a few days to do the pcm update. I will update to see if it fixes it.

Is that an aftermarket center controls and screen?

My 2009 Explorer has a bad idle that keeps dipping down to 400 and back up to 600 rpm then back down and I can hear my air conditioner, turning on and off, and my friend told me it was because you’re low on Freon same thing you said I tried everything PCV valve EGR new hoses and sometimes the computer corrects it and then it goes away. It’s frustrating because at the light in intersection, I have to put it in neutral. It kind of helps a little bit when I do that but couple of times it went dead and I had to hurry and start the car back up again.

2014 ford fusion se 1.5 L doing exactly the same clean the tb but just a little improvement because still doing it but engine felt less stressed but car still rough idle only when i turn on the ac here where i live is 100 to 110 Fahrenheit :(

My 2004 does escape does something similar but the a/c doesn't work. I'm thinking the Freon is low. Is

great video!

Hi Anthony, I have the same problem, could you give me the link of the TSB, or say what steps I should do ... I appreciate it

Got this TSB reflash done at the dealer, problem persists, and now I have no ac

exactly what I have at this moment. I have 13 limited my compressor engage rpm 400 disengage compressor unless I step on paddle. but I dont have warranty on my explorer do I get a free TSB?

Thanks for sharing!! I have a customer with same issue. I ran across the tsb while diagnosing the complaint. I was hoping to read where someone had updated the pcm with latest update to know if it fixed the issue. I cleaned tb and did a idle relearn but still does not pick up quick enough after clutch engages.

Mine is doing this with the heat… is this the same issue?

Is the 2011 model OK with TSB 15-0149?

How would you fix this issue?

Wait is that on your phone? What are you using? Is it bi-derectional?

Man, I’ve had the update done, and a new compressor put in. I cannot figure this out to save my life. I have been thinking that the alternator is bad or something. The rolling idle will also do this if I’m refueling and don’t turn the car off ( I know your not supposed to do). I’m at a complete loss and the ford dealership are just the same.