OK, here is my problem. I'm an idiot and accidentally drove my '97 AWD V8 XLT (which was in great condition) into 2 feet of water and got stuck. No, I didn't know it was 2 feet, and no I should not have driven into it not knowing how deep it was. With that out of the way, here is my problem...

Before I call Ford I just wanted to know if the spare tire cable was ever actually recalled and if I should expect them to replace it for free or not. The only posts I found on the subject were from 2000 and were not conclusive. Thanks.

I was told that the low gearing noise while coming to a stop in my '97 Explorer 4 DR, 4x4, 6.0L can be fixed by replacement of the 2 hubs and bearing parts. The shop aggreed that I can supply my own parts, but I would like to know which bearing part should be included in the repair. Looking at...

Ford Explorer 2002 XLT, 95k km on it. After a cold start, when accelerating between 20-50km/hr I get an intermittent rattle coming from underneath the front of the truck...its fairly quiet but noticeable if you don't have the radio on. After driving for about 10-15 minutes the rattle goes away,...

I took my 2003 Mercury Mountaineer to my local Ford dealer today for service (the L-M dealer is further away so I figured that a Mountaineer is the same thing as an Explorer). When I got there, I told them I wanted the tires rotated and the oil changed. I pointed out that the vehicle called...

Would anyone know if the rear glass hinge is covered under the 36/36 bumper to bumper warrantee? I went to open it yesterday and the hinge broke. I managed to push the window back up and get it shut, but it is only on one hinge. Will Ford cover this? Thanks

can anyone tell me how to remove and replace this switch on the steering columb?

I am experiencing a problem with my 99 Explorer. The accellerator pedal sticks a little when first attempting to depress it to get the vehicle rolling. Not sure if it is significant, but this is most often (but not always) experienced after backing out of my driveway and then shifting into...

On the rear passenger side door, the safety lever engages & disengages fine. However, no matter how I flip the lever, I can not get it to disengage on the driver's side (that door always has to be opened from the outside). The lever feels the same on both sides (i.e. it doesn't feel stuck, or...

This problem comes and goes. The two left side windows don't always work. The left front seems the most intermittent. It mostly works, then it won't open (I usually keep all the windows closed). Once, when the left rear wasn't working (from the driver's control switch), I tried its control, too....

ANother Newbie question: I've got a Ford Explorer Sport 2000. WIth the most basic 160 hp engine. I often feel like the engine is strainnning to pull the weight of the vehicle. As compared to my wife's corrola for example. Though less powerfull, the COrrolla i ssubstantially lighter and...

I did try it myself, then I got a power supply from Pioneer which lasted 3 months before acting the same way. Then I got one from the Save My Sanity Program that had higher temperature rated capacitors and has been working flawlessly for 8 months to date (if you're radio is like mine, I think...

I have a 93 Ford Explorer 2 door sport where the blower motor just stopped working. It does not come on at all. Before it stopped working there was never any grinding or noise comining from the fan. I have replaced the relay and the fuse and still nothing. I can push in the fan switch and the A/C...

Hi, My mechanic diagnosed a P1824 fault code "4 wheen drive electric relay circuit fault" and ordered a new relay. The porblem is it arrived at about 3:00 on Friday (today) and the shop manual the mechanic has doesn't have a location for the relay. Since I wanted to have a car this weekend I now...

I fired up my 93 Explorer this morning (Friday the 13th) and it would not start, I smelled gas, so thought that I had flooded it....started it with the pedal floored, and it ran really roughly and would die after letting off the gas. Smelled gas and saw blue smoke, look under the exhaust pipe and...

Has anyone had any problems with their air conditioner pulleys and the serpentine belt? I just found a problem with my 99 Explorer, and came rushing to this group for help. Basically, today I noticed a strong clicking coming from under the hood. I had turned on my car and was still parked with...

Hi. I am wondering if anyone has had this problem: I cannot get the vehicle out of park on occasion when depressing the brake pedal. Someone told me its a sensor or something like that that may be dying. I'm wondering if this has happened to anyone and the costs involved of repairing this? It...

Hi all: I was wondering if there were good and bad years when it comes to explorers? Someone told me that some 'vintages' are way worse than others because at some point Ford either lowered standards or tried to introduce new stuff which didn't pan out... Is there any truth to this? And if so,...

Looking for infomation on how to remove and replace high beam stalk switch on 2000 Explorer.

Hello I would like to install a serpentine belt that bypasses my A/C compressor before it locks up. I understand that it may be possible to simply install a shorter belt and I wonder what size belt I could use. Any insight would be appreciated Thanx Alex