Have a 98 Ford Explorer with 4.0 SOHC V6 and 102k miles. Recently experienced trouble starting when the vehicle was hot (still within normal range). It was suggested that this could be ignition module problem. Looking at archives seems to suggest this could be the problem. Can't find any trouble...

98 ford explorer 5r55e transmission when put into gear vehicle stalls restarts right away runns great in neutral. if you manage to get vehicle moveing it shifts great. when you apply brakes just before you stop completly vehicle stalls it think problem may be with the tcc. I unplugged connector...

I have just traded in my '98 Ex for a '00 Ex. The '00 is a UK spec 'North Face' which I believe to be the nearest equvalent spec to the EB in other markets. Anyway, apart from the obvious styling and trim differences I was wondering if the '00 is higher geared? It seems to be slightly better...

The hatch door on the very rear of the explorer is stuck, the key won't unlock it to open the window and hitting the lock/unlock buttons won't unlock it to open the hatch/door. Anybody ever experienced this or know how to attempt to fix it. I really don't want to have to take it to my Ford dealer...

I just baught a 2000 explorer with the 4.0 motor.The check engine light came on. Auto Zone says the light is for DPFE sensor upstream hose off or unplugged. I don't want to pay any body to plug in a hose or even unplug it. So where is this sensor, what does it look like?

My 1995 explorer is difficult to start, after city driving. The idle rpm drops real low and it will die if the accelerator is not pressed. I can drive it but when I come to a stop the rpms fall low and it tries to die. This does not happen every time it is driven but I assume it will get worse....

89k miles and reverse stopped working. No noise, just pulled into store Saturday and when I came out nothing. All other gears including 1st work fine. Fluid is clean and no burnt smell. It has a 4.0 eng and auto tranny...Help

Hello, I recently had a bad experience that may not be newsworthy, but I feel a need to share it. This experience has taught me a valuable lesson about which automobile manufacturers to avoid. I purchased my 1996 Ford Explorer Limited 4x4 in 1996 so I would have a reliable car while moving my...

I need to replace one side rail on my '98 4 door EXP oem roof rack. Even using an impact driver I cannot get any of the screws to budge. I am tring to move them in the normal CCW direction, any chance they go the other way? Does anybody know the details on how to remove this side rail? Thanks

The 'drive chain' on my antenna is broken. Part of it is still in the motor and doesn't move when the motor is running. Is there a way to get to and open the motor to remove the broken part without removing the motor? TIA, Dave -- Diving is life! The rest is just details. W.W.W.I.

I am considering an explorer. I have a F150 now but it is tight for a family of 4. I am thinking about an explorer but I want one with the 4.6 V8. I pull a 2 place sled trailer and I am wondering if the 4.0 SOHC would be as good as the V8 or should I stick with the V8. What kind fo milage do you...

On occasion when I start my Explorer, the air bag blinks 3 times, pauses and then blinks 7 times. This is repeated a few times and then the light stays on. Sometimes is does the self check and goes off. Any ideas what gives? Dave -- Diving is life! The rest is just details. W.W.W.I.

Buy or lease a new Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar or Land Rover under Ford's "Friends & Neighbors" employee discount x-plan. This will allow you to get a Ford or Mercury vehicle BELOW dealer invoice without haggling. The other brands (Lincoln/Mazda/Volvo/Jaguar/LR) are priced at...

The light is illuminating after app 15-17 minutes driving . Any tips where to look?? reg Norvald Norway

I'm getting ready to sell a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport and in the process, trying to fix up a few things. Not sure how many Sports are like mine, but in the interior of the car, the middle consol, the face of the stereo/climate control, and the door handles are painted a matte silver color, which,...

Please can someone tell me how to get the rear hatch open on my explorer. The window opens fine. I could make necessary adjustments to the mechanism, if only I could get the hatch open. Yes Ford has done it again!

Thx for the details. I too need to xchg this switch. Seems pretty straight forward; however, I'm uncertain about the ig sw lock cylinder tab. Any lay advice? Thx in advance. Regards, Dennis

My automatic trans is shot. I am going to remove it and replace it with another, used or otherwise. Anyone done this before? Is this a difficult thing? Anyone know of a web that provides good instructions? Mike

The 4wd engages randomly after sitting overnight. Sometimes this happens after driving for awhile. The 4wd high & 4wd low lights sometimes blink when this happens. Any suggestions as how to fix or what causes this problem...

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/ford.vehicles/index.html sheesh when will it end? this is not going to help our resale values...