My empty cd player wont accept a cd! I push it in about a third of the way. Usually the unit will then suck it in, but it doesnt do a thing. Can i fix it? Or just buy a new one? Does someone make a unit that will easily fit in the same spot? Ive done searches but can only find other cd problems...

I'm thinking about swapping out the 4.5 axles and 4.5 front hubs from a 2000 explorer (electric xfer case and locked front hubs) to 5.5 axles and 5.5 manual locking front hubs. For the rear I can simply redrill the current axles or purchase axles drilled for 5.5 bolt pattern. Any ideas on how...

For last month had loud sqeeking sound from right front. Thought something needed greasing so took it in to dealer. They say no grease fittings; replace upper and lower control arms(??) . Veh has 58000 miles. Steers and rides good. Is this reasonable? Thanks

Have a 2000 Explorer XLT and the inside lites and the lites on the mirrors come on for no reason. It has given me a dead battery twice. I will lock the car the lites will stay on for like 45 seconds,shut off and then in about 2 mins they come back on again. any ideas on this?

The other day when I started my 98 Explorer I noticed something wrong with my oil pressure guage. The needle some how is now on the wrong side of the resting pin. When the truck is turned off the needle sits at 6 o'clock, and when I turn it on it rises to the resting pin and stops. It's as if...

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.

Hi, Well I did a little more digging and found this; you guys are prolly aware of this "Serious Explortions" board, but I wasn't. This is a fantastic article with _excellent_ photos: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123542 My only problem still is checking the connector to...

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer. The internal temperature system has been fluctuating for the past few weeks. I normally set the internal temperature at 72 degrees. The heating system will normally maintain this temperature during the car trip. Recently, the system will change from 72 degrees to 71...

The right side fog lamp no longer functions on my '98 Sport. I removed the bulb and it looked fine. I even tried a new bulb and still no luck. The fuse to the relay was okay and all my other lights work. Bad wiring harness? Something else? Any help would be appreciated before I suck it up and take...

I am in the market for a scan tool. I only work on vehicles in my spare time. So, I am not sure which tool to buy. I am looking at two models at Auto zone, both by Actron (I believe) One is a pocket scan tool with plug, a read button and an erase button---Costs 79 bucks. The other is an...

Can I purchase a filter longer and with more filter media that Motorcraft's 820S oil filter. My 4.6, V8, uses the 820S but I have room for a much larger filter, larger than the FL1A as used by my old V6. I do not need an oil cooler or remote add on filter just looking for a little better filter....

Can anyone help? I put it into reverse, there was a load 'click' then nothing. All other gear selections appear to be OK I just can't go backwards. Thanks -- Len Smith Ravenstone Model Railways Leicestershire

Tonight my ABS light came on. It's a 2002 Explorer 2wd with about 52,000 miles on it. Any ideas what may be the problem? The brakes seem to be working normal.

HELP! I've got a distinct chirping under the hood of my '98 explorer. It has approx. 116K miles on it, but i have taken good care of the vehicle. I have replaced both idler pulleys and the alternator, which have helped, but still have the chirping sound. Water pump??

I am going on a hunting trip, and am wondering how much weight I can pull on my trailer (capable of carrying 5200 lb.), ....I will be pulling two 340 Skidoos, 8 x 175 lb. caribous (hopefully)....will my Explorer carry this without any problem????.....

Hey everyone, My 99 Ford Explorer with 81,000 miles has a problem. When from a cold start, my check gage light may come on and no oil pressure shows. Than the oil pressure needle bounces a couple times and reads normal. Or I turn the engine off and back on and than it reads. It has oil changes...

I know i need to get new head bolts, but what els would anybody suggest. Also, I'm getting intermittent clicking from my alternator or somewhere near any guess?

This is on a 2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4x4 4-Door, with a 4.0 Litre SOHC engine. Just today, I heard a noise, and now it does it every time I backup, turning my wheel almost to the extreme left (counter-clockwise). I hear a "clankety-clank clank" noise coming from my front end. I strapped a...

I have a 98 Explorer that has a Air Conditioning issue. The clutch seems to go on and off every few seconds while idling. I have worked around the issue in the winter time by turning the selector to the VENT position instead of the other heating options. I can understand the clutch engaging to...