After 11.5K miles I noticed a drip right at the transfer case. Covered under Ford service, but I'm concerned there's something else going on, seals don't go bad that quick. BTW, I believe I'm starting to hear the dreaded whine under acceleration at hwy speeds. Ken

I just bought a 2004 Explorer XLT with 29,000 miles (for $19,888). I didn't get get extended warranty since it still has factory 6,000 more factory warranty miles left. Is the reliability of this vehicle good, or should I purchase the warranty before the 6000 miles is up?

If you are suffering from the ever so common problem of the cracking console cover on the Explorer (and I've seen them on the Mountaineers), you may want to check into the replacement kit at www.fixyourford.com. I was able to replace my own worn console from my 1998 Explorer and pleasantly...

After driving for awhile and stopping then start driving again it soundsand feels like the 4WD is engaging on the front wheels. Is this the result of a need for a fluid top off?

I"m a newby, i have a 96 explorer, and i was doing somethings today inside the car, cleaning it out and stuff, and i duno if i ran down the battery but when i went to start it up , and it didnt start, all i heard were clicks , like its not turning over, i duno what i did, or if its just...

Was thinking of installing a billet grille on my 02 xlt. was wondering if anyone has done or seen one and how does it look? and would you recomend. With the Ford emblem or without?

Yes, yesterday it exploded with a loud KABBOOOM ! What can I do now?

2004 XLT here. same rear end whine that drives me nuts. Only 6500 K on it...Starts to whine at about 90KPH... or 55 MPH. Good thing it's leased!. Ford can have their piece of crap back at the end of the lease. Going to seriously look at another manufacturer next time. Ken

I have a 98 mountaineer and bought the jc whitney $30 keyless entry. Their instructions are VERY generic.....i'm wanting to install it in the rear where the jack is. The lock back there has 3 wires going to it: green\yellow, green\pink, and black. I'm guessing one is lock, unlock, and ground. What...

I have one or more problems with my 4X4. I jacked up the entire vehicle to try to determine where the problem is. I have the eletronic dash switch. When I turned on 4H, the transfer case engaged, rather noisily. The driveshaft started turning, then stopped. The noise I heard from the transfer...

Can you replace JUST the upper ball joint or do you have to replace both the ball joint and upper control arm?

I have a 2001 Exp Sport which I would like to remove the front toe hooks and in its place put some driving lights. Problem is that I may need to drill holes into the underside of the bumperso to mount the lights. Is the an airbag sencer in this area? My son has 1999 Exp 4 dr. any chance of hitting...

I have a 02 ford explorer, without the third row seat. The seat that is in it does not have much upper back support, and I have noticed that explorers with third row seats have higher seats (and thought it would be nice to have room for two more). I was wondering if anyone has done this and...

Any thoughts on fixing a chirping belt tensioner?? I replaced it in September due to some separation and noise. The new one is louder than the old one?? Thanks! df -- Daniel L. Freeman

2002 Explorer XLS, 40K, Auto, 4X4. This is my 3rd Explorer having had a new 92 and a used 97. Purchased from Ford dealer on Jan. 16th. Dealer replaced the 4X4 module before sale. No problems encountered during test drive. I have found a couple issues with the truck I would like to mention here to...

Looking for a good source other than the dealer.... Thanks. Jeff

Recently had a bad humming noise from front end. Front hub assembly was shot. Easy job and torqued to spec. Now both have been replaced. Have 206k Kms (~125k miles) on now. Now I'm getting a humming noise that varies with the speed of the vehicle. Usually starts around 25mph and varies right up...

Will SOHC engines from '98-'03 fit a '97 SOHC? Thanks!

At times, my '97 explorer will just spin over and over. I found that if I wiggle the crankshaft speed sensor on the front of the motor, my car will start right up. This sensor only has 1.5 v running to it, so a little corrosion will cause a problem Good luck!!! Jeff "Jim Boone"...

Since it's been getting cold here, when I turn the truck on the 4wd low and 4wd high lights flash for a few seconds the go off. Yesterday when I tried to put it in 4wd high it took a minute or 2 for the light to light up and go into 4wd.. Do you think it's getting low on fluid? It has about 30,000...