Hello everyone, I just got a new '05 Ford Explorer XLS and I was disappointed to find out there is only one 12V power outlet in the whole truck. I need at least two outlets one for my radar detector and the 2nd would be used intermittently for various other uses including a cell phone charger or a...

Are there any online references to the Service Manual, specifically the fuse box diagram?

ok I have a 2000 xls 4.L OHV I was doing an oil change and noticed that there was two bolts missing from the transmission pan and a little fluid on the pan so I went and bought the bolts and figured while I was there I would do the filter too I get home get under the truck and all of the 16 bolts...

ok I'm a bit baffled I have a 2000 xls with an 4.0 ohv when I park in my driveway witch has a slight incline all of my washer fluid dumps out of the nozzle that sprays the fluid on the glass I tried replacing the pump but I still pours out of the nozzle when parked on an incline any suggestions...

i have a 2000 xls 4wd 4.0 ohv i repaced the rack and tie rod ends about a year ago and just replaced all of the ball joints and end links last weekend when i was done and took it for a test ride there is a rattle and a thump in the front passenger side wheel well so i took it back home and checked...

i have 2000 xls 4.0l ohv i was replacing some bulbs in my instrument cluster today when i removed the trim panel around the cluster the one with the head light switch in it there was a connector plugged in on the opposite side of the head light between the radio trim panel and the cluster its self...

i have a 2000 xls 4.0l ohv my windshield washer in the front does not work the rear washer does work i have changed the pump but the front still does not work both front and rear works off the same pump i also changed the multi function switch for other reasons but still no washer in the front if...

anybody know why the ford service manual says to remove the ignition switch cylinder to replace the multi function switch

I have a 2000 xls 4 door 4wd with the 4.0 ohv i bought the truck used with 63k miles on it the motor had 30k it now has 93k miles when i start it up the motor seems to very loud more when it's cold out when it warms up it gets quieter but stills seems a little loud some time it sounds like a diesel...

I just rebuilt the front end of my 2000 xls 4WD 4.0L. I replaced the shocks, ball joints, wheel bearings, end links and an inner tie rod. I also raised the front by about a 1/4 inch via the torsion bars. When I went to get a alignment they told me the right side camber was off by -1. he told me...

hi I have a 2004 explorer with the 4.0l flex fuel motor (K) with 36,900 miles on it. about two weeks ago we had a little bit of snow. when driving home from work I noticed it was down shifting real hard. so I took it to the tranny shop but they didn't get to it in till the next day when the snow...

i have a 04 xls 4 door 4wd with the 4.0l flex fuel. im looking for a skid plate any ideas where to get one -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/ More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html

I'm going to try my best to explain this so bare with me. Over the last year or so the brake pedal will get low and mushy. Here's the part that has me baffled it doesn't happen immediately. This is so gradual It will take a month or two before it is noticeable. If you have to stomp on the pedal to...

well, i bought a real one for my 2000 mountaineer, 5.O AWD..hate the dummy light/gauge. then i went under the truck and saw where the oil pressure switch is...looks like a real bitch to get a t-fitting in there. i was on line yesterday, and saw an oil filter relocation kit..i am wondering iF i can...

Installed oil filter relocation kit, and didnt notice at first, as I have a jumpy tach...but the RPM's are lower. Engine noticebly running cooler per the temp gage also / maybe 20 deg cooler. In Idle, when hot, down 100rpm, and pretty much down 100-200rpm through most speeds. Not sure if this is a...

OE Tach on 2000 Merc MTY 5.0 acting erratic. Jumps around while driving, drops to 100-200 RPM at idle, but actual RPM's not noticibly lower. Kind of seems like its almost twitching, and fading away so to speak. Is there a sensor involved that I can check, or am I going to have to dismantle my dash?...

OOPS! I put Auto. Transmission Fluid (1 qt.) by mistake in my engine. I drained all the oid from the drain pan and then added 4 qt.'s of Motor Oil BEFORE starting it, though. Should the engine be o.k. or should I take it in and have the oil changed at a lube place?

Need help replacing HEATER CORE on '91 Explorer E.B.

I have a 116,000-mile 94 Explorer with the 4.0 V-6 engine that suddenly started to show high oil pressure. I replaced the sending unit but it still reads max pressure. The engine sounds normal (quiet, no miss), and I'm wondering if I have worn insulation to the wire to the oil pressure gauge, or if...

I noticed that my doors arent closing right-And I actually have to slam them really hard in order for them to stay shut-The pins on my doors seem like theyre too small-How hard is it to change them?(both front doors)