are these testers you buy at the auto parts store accurate in testing your AF? the one i have just tests freeze point.

My 94 Explorer's mechanical speedometer behaves erratically above about 55 mph. It swings while driving a steady speed, and generally reads 5-10 mph too HIGH. I looked thru past threads here, and found this to be a common problem, with some people saying it was the speedometer cable and others...

My turn signals (left and right) have suddenly stopped working consistently. The light might come on once, then stop, then blink again several seconds later. After the car has been running for a bit, the signals seem to work better, and blink properly. I have also noticed a distinct clicking...

Had transmission flush performed Mar 05.....Oct 05 and 17K miles told fluid was black and like sludge and needed it again.....is this reasonable? What's a normal frequency? Tx -- dkdjpd ------------------------------------------------------------------------ View this thread:...

My '05 Limited has a crack in the lens of the left tail light. Dealer quoted $108 for part and $35 to install. I found the part at fordpartsonline for $65. Question is how difficult is the installation? Any special tools needed?

Well, took the Explorer (97) into the dealer today because it was making that hideous noise AGAIN. You know the one that was supposed to be fixed with the new tensioner? Well, we found out that the timing chain cassette was bad and needs replacing ...TOTAL COST $1030.85 Just what we need now! House...

I have a 96 explorer, v6, a/c, no climate control. The blower stopped working, both in high and low speeds. I got a subscription to alldata, and started reading up on it, then, all of a sudden, for an entire afternoon, the blower worked (both high and low speeds). I stopped and started the vehicle...

Hey Everyone, My 99 Explorer just quit on me. Turns over chugging but just won't start. The exterior headlights and interior lights completely dim down when trying to start my SUV. Original battery from 99 still in vehicle...Would it be safe to say that it is my battery that died....can I go...

I have a 95 explorer eb edition. I have been having problems with the heat and have flushed the radiator and heater core. I replaced the coolant and all I get is cold air. Most suggestions say it is probably the blend door. How can I have this checked? Would a dealer or independent garage be...

1998 Explorer sport When the drivers side door is closed the door ajar light and some times the courtesy lights will stay on Ocassionaly even though the door ajar light is off when driving it will come back on. this seems to happen more often on very hot days. Any clues at where to look? There...

Hey group, Big problems, I have a 2000 Explorer "North Face" (I think it's referred to as an "Eddie Bauer" in the US). Anyway, It wouldn't engage reverse last week, dealer took it and diagnosed that the reverse & Third "Gear Band" was gone in it. Quoted me Euro 2000. to fix it. Now he also said...

I have 96 Explorer 4.0L 4wd Control Trac. I removed the transfer case drain pug and I noticed something like teflon paste on the threads. The Chiltons manual doesn't mention anything like it in the drain/refill procedure. Do I need to be concerned with this? tia

Well i have just taken on a 1998 Explorer, 65000mls, at a good price as it comes with a slight growl to the front timing chain when starting and eases / intermitent at revs. sounds like a nylon guide has worn through.Reading all the posts, the big issue seems only to be with the front tensioner,am...

At my last servicing (30k) for a 2003 XLT AWD my local (and honest) repair shop recommended something called an "Induction Service" using various BG products. Has anyone ever had this service and did it in any way shape or form improve your milage or is this one of those preventative maintenance...

Front doors work fine, back left lock will operate manually, right back lock is stuck down and the door won't open. I'm more concerned about that door, so any suggestions on how to proceed? I'd like to fix it myself if possible, but honestly don't know how they operate so thought I would ask...

My '96 Explorer has a tan colored dashboard. While carting some supplies, I managed to get it scuffed in a few places on the air bag panel above the glove box, resulting in what appears to be a greyish vinyl background showing through. There are no gouges to speak of -- it looks like just...

I have a 97 Explorer Limited SOHC. A few weeks ago I started up the truck and within a few minutes the temp gauge was all the way at the top and the computer in the console told me to check the engine temperature. Since then, every time I start it, even if it has been sitting for days, the gauge...

96 Explorer 4wd 4.0 AT. I have an intermittant howling where the pitch sounds almost like a coyote. I think it might be water pump or alternator. doesn't change if A/C is off or on. I notice while idling and goes away when engine is under load. tia

to stop your engine from smoking as in bluish grey oil smoke ( not black carbon smoke from engine using to much gas) You just mosey over to the place where they make caulking that seals around bathtubs and windows or whatever and ask for "poly butane " about the consistency of 30 weight oil ..Or...