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Reverse Sensor Problem Question by
Big Shoe
My '05 Limited has the optional reverse sensors in the back bumper.
There is a switch on the left side of the steering column that turns
these off (and lights up when off). Normally, the sensors are on when
the vehicle is started.
I am having an intermittent problem with the "Off" light coming...
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Plugged Windshield Drains, Help Needed by
Big Shoe
The drains at the base of the windshield are plugged on my '05
Limited, water just slowly seeps out onto the driveway. Undoubtedly,
this came from all the stuff dropping from the trees around here this
time of year. There are no obvious fasteners holding the plastic
cover and I am hesitant to...
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Tire Experience, GoodYear and Bridgestone by
Big Shoe
I am soon going to purchase a set of new tires for my '05 Limited as
the original BFG's are getting so noisy that I don't want to listen to
it any more. And yes, they have been rotated regularly and front end
alignment checked.
My Ford dealer recommends the GoodYear Fortera Triple Tred over...
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Michelin Tires, Cross Terrain or LTX? by
Big Shoe
In the past, I have had several sets of LTX M/S tires on my Explorers
and agree with everyone who says they are a great tire. I am planning
to replace the original Goodrich tires soon on my '05 as they have
gotten so noisy they are bugging me. Question is whether I should
consider the Cross...
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Heated Seat Not Working by
Big Shoe
The heated driver's seat in my '05 Limited has quit heating
and the vehicle is out of warranty. The passenger seat still works.
Anyone know if these seats are both on the same fuse or breaker. Any
ideas on what to look for?
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Extended Warranty by
Big Shoe
I am thinking of buying an extended warranty for my '05 and want to
hear the group's recommendations on where to buy. Is the Ford dealer
the best bet or are there other options I should consider.
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Car-Based Explorer? by
Big Shoe
There was a report in this morning's paper saying that Ford will
change the Explorer to a car-based vehicle at the next major update in
three years. It said that the new Explorer would be based on the same
platform as the 500 and Freestyle. This sounds like the plan is to do
a major upgrade to...
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Dealer Recommended Service by
Big Shoe
I just got back from having the dealer change oil, rotate tires and
perform state inspection on my '05 Limited (45,000 miles on it). This
dealer has started something new and gave me a seven-page printout of
everything their technician "found" to require attention along with
the price total of...
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Flex-Fuel Egnines by
Big Shoe
Saw a very interesting article today talking about Brazil's success
with flex-fuel vehicles. They are reported to be energy independent
and predictions are it will happen here too. I often see Ford refer
to flex-fuel engines in their advertising and wonder how I can tell if
I have one. Cannot...
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Automatic Headlight Adjustment by
Big Shoe
The headlights on my '05 Limited come on too soon and then go on and
off as the light changes a bit. Anyone know how this is adjusted and
whether this requires some sort of program change by the dealer?
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Service Bulletins by
Big Shoe
Just ran into an interesting site where summaries of service bulletins
are available for all makes and models. The address is
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm
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Wrong Lubricant In Transmission by
Big Shoe
I got a letter from Ford today saying that the transmission in my '05
Limited had been "filled with a fluid formulation that, over time, may
cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements". Ford offers to have the
dealer install a bottle of additive to correct the formulation of the
transmission...
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Rear End Sag on 02 Explorer by
Big Shoe
Years ago I used air shocks on my station wagon when I pulled a camper
trailer. 450 pounds hitch load is pretty heavy, not sure what the
rating of the hitch is, but it's probably worth checking. Sounds like
maybe you need a load equalizing hitch rather than the class 3. Back
to air shocks, they...
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Engine Sludge Problem / Synthetic Lubricant by
Big Shoe
I saw an article yesterday that talked about a sludge problem with
certain engines from a number of manufacturers, including VW,
Chrysler, Toyota and Saab. The article said that these engines tend
to form sludge no matter the driving conditions or maintenance. It
appears that they may have hot...
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Explorer Diesel? by
Big Shoe
Has anyone heard whether Ford has plans to offer a diesel in the
Explorer? I am talking about a modern type of diesel, not the farm
tractor type usually installed in vehicles here. I have ridden in
some in Europe and Australia where the noise and vibration was so low
it was difficult to know it...
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Tail Light Assmebly on '05 Limited by
Big Shoe
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?
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Big Problems by
Big Shoe
Just a wild guess, but is the cap installed in one of the heater
hoses? Sounds like it could be a fitting installed as part of a
Prestone anti-freeze flush kit. If so, easiest fix would be to
replace the heater hose and eliminate the fitting with the cap.
On 28 Oct 2005 12:39:10 -0400,...
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Visor Sticker Removal Help by
Big Shoe
Has anyone tried to remove the stickers from the visors? If so, what
did you try and how did it work out? I am tired of seeing those
stickers all over my visors and would like to take them off.
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by Roadie
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Battery Cover by
Big Shoe
It's about time to service the battery again, I'm sure it needs some
distilled water. Of course, this requires that the terminals be
disconnected and the cover removed. This means the radio loses its
presets and the computer is reset to default values. I wonder what
purpose the battery cover...
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