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01 Explorer Sport 17k miles, sometimes shudders when starting..... by [email protected]
Howdy - I have a 2001 Explorer Sport with less than 18,000 miles on it. Once in a while I have problems starting it. If I start it, park it & start it again within a short period of time it sometimes shudders and doesn't want to start. I turn the key back, wait a few seconds & with a little...
March 23rd 06 02:53 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Reverse Sensor Problem Question by Big Shoe
My '05 Limited has the optional reverse sensors in the back bumper. There is a switch on the left side of the steering column that turns these off (and lights up when off). Normally, the sensors are on when the vehicle is started. I am having an intermittent problem with the "Off" light coming...
December 21st 04 08:33 AM
by Robert J. Long Go to last post
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Plugged Windshield Drains, Help Needed by Big Shoe
The drains at the base of the windshield are plugged on my '05 Limited, water just slowly seeps out onto the driveway. Undoubtedly, this came from all the stuff dropping from the trees around here this time of year. There are no obvious fasteners holding the plastic cover and I am hesitant to...
April 27th 06 08:34 PM
by Big Shoe Go to last post
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Tire Experience, GoodYear and Bridgestone by Big Shoe
I am soon going to purchase a set of new tires for my '05 Limited as the original BFG's are getting so noisy that I don't want to listen to it any more. And yes, they have been rotated regularly and front end alignment checked. My Ford dealer recommends the GoodYear Fortera Triple Tred over...
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September 1st 06 04:17 AM
by shizznick Go to last post
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Michelin Tires, Cross Terrain or LTX? by Big Shoe
In the past, I have had several sets of LTX M/S tires on my Explorers and agree with everyone who says they are a great tire. I am planning to replace the original Goodrich tires soon on my '05 as they have gotten so noisy they are bugging me. Question is whether I should consider the Cross...
November 14th 06 02:27 PM
by Big Shoe Go to last post
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Heated Seat Not Working by Big Shoe
The heated driver's seat in my '05 Limited has quit heating and the vehicle is out of warranty. The passenger seat still works. Anyone know if these seats are both on the same fuse or breaker. Any ideas on what to look for?
January 24th 07 02:40 PM
by Big Shoe Go to last post
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Extended Warranty by Big Shoe
I am thinking of buying an extended warranty for my '05 and want to hear the group's recommendations on where to buy. Is the Ford dealer the best bet or are there other options I should consider.
March 26th 07 02:24 PM
by Big Shoe Go to last post
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Car-Based Explorer? by Big Shoe
There was a report in this morning's paper saying that Ford will change the Explorer to a car-based vehicle at the next major update in three years. It said that the new Explorer would be based on the same platform as the 500 and Freestyle. This sounds like the plan is to do a major upgrade to...
January 29th 07 10:46 PM
by D.D. Palmer Go to last post
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Dealer Recommended Service by Big Shoe
I just got back from having the dealer change oil, rotate tires and perform state inspection on my '05 Limited (45,000 miles on it). This dealer has started something new and gave me a seven-page printout of everything their technician "found" to require attention along with the price total of...
September 11th 07 07:38 PM
by Big Shoe Go to last post
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Flex-Fuel Egnines by Big Shoe
Saw a very interesting article today talking about Brazil's success with flex-fuel vehicles. They are reported to be energy independent and predictions are it will happen here too. I often see Ford refer to flex-fuel engines in their advertising and wonder how I can tell if I have one. Cannot...
January 30th 06 08:02 PM
by Bill Jeffrey Go to last post
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Automatic Headlight Adjustment by Big Shoe
The headlights on my '05 Limited come on too soon and then go on and off as the light changes a bit. Anyone know how this is adjusted and whether this requires some sort of program change by the dealer?
November 19th 05 09:19 PM
by Big Shoe Go to last post
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Service Bulletins by Big Shoe
Just ran into an interesting site where summaries of service bulletins are available for all makes and models. The address is http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm
December 20th 04 08:18 PM
by Big Shoe Go to last post
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Wrong Lubricant In Transmission by Big Shoe
I got a letter from Ford today saying that the transmission in my '05 Limited had been "filled with a fluid formulation that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements". Ford offers to have the dealer install a bottle of additive to correct the formulation of the transmission...
January 15th 05 04:47 AM
by Jim Warman Go to last post
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Rear End Sag on 02 Explorer by Big Shoe
Years ago I used air shocks on my station wagon when I pulled a camper trailer. 450 pounds hitch load is pretty heavy, not sure what the rating of the hitch is, but it's probably worth checking. Sounds like maybe you need a load equalizing hitch rather than the class 3. Back to air shocks, they...
March 24th 05 03:54 PM
by Big Shoe Go to last post
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Engine Sludge Problem / Synthetic Lubricant by Big Shoe
I saw an article yesterday that talked about a sludge problem with certain engines from a number of manufacturers, including VW, Chrysler, Toyota and Saab. The article said that these engines tend to form sludge no matter the driving conditions or maintenance. It appears that they may have hot...
July 11th 05 01:11 PM
by Ed White Go to last post
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Explorer Diesel? by Big Shoe
Has anyone heard whether Ford has plans to offer a diesel in the Explorer? I am talking about a modern type of diesel, not the farm tractor type usually installed in vehicles here. I have ridden in some in Europe and Australia where the noise and vibration was so low it was difficult to know it...
October 9th 05 10:36 PM
by Big Shoe Go to last post
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Tail Light Assmebly on '05 Limited by Big Shoe
My '05 Limited has a crack in the lens of the left tail light. Dealer quoted $108 for part and $35 to install. I found the part at fordpartsonline for $65. Question is how difficult is the installation? Any special tools needed?
October 25th 05 12:58 AM
by Charlie Bress Go to last post
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Big Problems by Big Shoe
Just a wild guess, but is the cap installed in one of the heater hoses? Sounds like it could be a fitting installed as part of a Prestone anti-freeze flush kit. If so, easiest fix would be to replace the heater hose and eliminate the fitting with the cap. On 28 Oct 2005 12:39:10 -0400,...
October 28th 05 08:39 PM
by Gerry Pierce Go to last post
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Visor Sticker Removal Help by Big Shoe
Has anyone tried to remove the stickers from the visors? If so, what did you try and how did it work out? I am tired of seeing those stickers all over my visors and would like to take them off.
November 15th 05 02:05 PM
by Roadie Go to last post
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Battery Cover by Big Shoe
It's about time to service the battery again, I'm sure it needs some distilled water. Of course, this requires that the terminals be disconnected and the cover removed. This means the radio loses its presets and the computer is reset to default values. I wonder what purpose the battery cover...
September 24th 07 12:41 AM
by Ulysses[_2_] Go to last post
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