Hi all I have a 96 Eddie bauer that I would like to get a remote starter put on. Any pros or cons to the after market starters and Fords of that year? Thanks A; Sproule

97 Explorer with 75,000. Always been reliable in the past. Last 6 months, mostly a hot spare. Full tank of gas, Stabil per directions. Used once every other month. Battery charged first of every month. This week drove fine on Tuesday. Loaned to Dad on Thursday. Drove home fine. Made some stops,...

What is the best way to change oil without flooding the garage floor? Removing the filter seems to be a minor mess, but removing the drain plug results in a spray that bounces off the frame and makes a hell of a mess. Any ideas on how to actually get it into the drain pan, short of leaving the plug...

My 98 Explorer SOHC A/C stopped working late last summer and the dealer indicated that the accumulator (drier) was seeping and had some rust issues (blend door is OK). They recommended replacing it and the pressure cycling switch but wanted over $500. I decided to wait till after winter and...

I found an article on the blend door issue (http://www.mightyautoparts.com/pdf/articles/otl1200.pdf) that indicates the issue is for Explorers built between 1995 and April 1998. Can anyone confirm when Ford updated the problem and how to easily recognize whether you have the upgraded part? I have...

1998 Explorer EB. Someone whacked my passenger side power mirror and the mirror part popped off. Everything still works and the mirror is OK but two of the push pins that hold the mirror onto the mount broke. Anyone know if I can get replacements without getting a hole new mirror? I'll check...

98 Explorer EB with high-end "Mach" radio (the one with the display issue) with Tape/CD/CD changer and steering wheel controls. Recently the radio has begun shutting itself off all by itself. I turn it back on and it comes back but then shuts off a while later. I don't think it's getting hot...

My AC was not very cold so I took it to the dealer and they said the accumulator and cycling switch were both rusted and probably causing a leak. What would cause that - I though the AC system had lots of oil in it to prevent rust? The same dealer fixed it last year by simply adding a lb...

98 Explorer SOHC 4x4 EB. My instrument panel BRAKE warning light is staying on after starting (was intermittent, but no more). I also noticed that my daytime running lamps (CAN model) are no longer are on and don't think it's a coincidence. Checked brake fluid - all OK there. Parking brake...

My '97 XLT has one or two blown instrument lights, on the right so I can't see oil or battery gauges at night. The others are ok. Anyone know how difficult it is to replace them? Cheers.

I have a 2005 Ford Explorer, XLT, V-8, the question of cabin air filters came up the other day...and I have never changed one in my life!? Do I even have one?, and if so, where the heck is it? A REAL quick check of the owners manual didn't help. TIA, Al in Poughkeepsie

Vehicle: 2005 Explorer, XLT, V-8, 9,000 miles. Ever since I bought this vehicle about a year ago the battery indicator (in the battery) has been giving me the craps. In the beginning it varied from amber to green and now it is red (or orange?). I have no reason to question the functionality...

Picked up my new '05 Explorer XLT on Monday. Yesterday a lady ran into it at 154 miles. ~$2,700 in damages. I know the autobody guy pretty well and he will replace all damaged parts with new...so technically my new XLT will be new again. I never in a million years would have figured that this...

Folks, I own a 2005 Explorer XLT. It is a V-8, FWD, with 40K miles. The problem I have is: when the temperature control knob is in the full cold position, everything is fine. But as I turn the selector to warm and then hot, I get a banging noise coming from the firewall (I think). I'm not...

Got my book from Ford yesterday and here are some of the changes for 2006...sorry if this is a repeat. 4.6-liter, 292-hp, 3-valve V-8 (optional) w/ 6 speed automatic transmission new chrome grill 18 inch wheels (optional)

*A two run lead is greater than a one run lead* ...WOW Al

Last week I posted how difficult it is to remove FACTORY installed oil filters. Most post repliers, except for Jim Warman, didn't seem to understand my post and tried to help me install a new filter (oil gasket, hand tighten, etc.). Well today I had to remove another FACTORY installed oil filter...

Got a question: I've purchased 4 new Explorers (2 in 2002, and 2 in 2005) and each time getting the factory oil filter off has been a fight. I have a oil ratchet(?) tool that fits the FL-820S perfectly, but slips on the factory installed filters. The factory installed oil filters also have...

I scratched up my 2005 Explorer riding thru the woods. These are MINOR scratches that can be seen only if the light is right, but of course I can see them in my dreams. I know nothing about buffing. So I tried toothpaste...no significant change. Then I graduated to Comet cleanser...and had some...

Thanks in advance for any help I get on here. On Tuesday I took my car in to get the oil changed and the dealership suggested that I get my coolant flushed because it looked aweful. I said sure, because I really didn't care, and now I am leaking fluid. I coworker suggested that when they blew the...