I just purchased an '04 Eddie Bauer 4 x 4. The door sticker say 35 front and
35 rear. Maybe the tech knew what he was talk> A search for TSBs revealed nothing for late Explorers as far as updated tire pressures is concerned. Any that I service leave the door with 30 front - 35
> rear. I run my 92 with 35/35 but that is a personal preference/driving style
> thing. I don't recall seeing any SSMs, either.
>
> The extra 5 psi isn't likely to hurt anything but many don't like the
> slightly stiffer ride or extra noise over tar seams.
>
> HTH
>
> Jim Warman
> snipped-for-privacy@telusplanet.net
>
> > My 03 4WD has a label inside the fuel filler door that states that the
> > correct tire pressure is 30 front and 35 rear. I have been very careful
> > about ensuring that my pressures are correct.
> >
> > At my 20K oil change and tire rotation yesterday, the tech told me that > the
> > correct tire pressure for a 4WD is 35 all around. He mentioned that Ford
> > implemented that change several months ago.
> >
> > What I don't understand is that with all of the press around Explorers and
> > tire pressure, why hasn't Ford notified owners and sent out replacement
> > stickers for the tire pressure values inside the fuel filler door? > >
> >