i did a self diagnotics test for the cruise control on a 99 explorer, after replacing the brake deactivation switch (which is what i got from the test) it still gives me the same reading does anyone know where i should look next.....remembering my test still indicates the BDS is open or circuit...

I have a "91 Explorer that I have had since new. And I have managed to repair all of the common problems associated with these early trucks. Now another issue has arisen. The female end of the drivers seat belt is failing. About half of the time the belt will not stay engaged, It will...

My explorer will shift normal but will not hit overdrive. If I come off the gas at highway speeds it will go in but back on the gas it will drop right out again. I hope someone out ther can help me thanks

I just got a 99 Explorer. The tool for lowing the tire is missing. (well, you can't think of everything...) What does it look like? Maybe I can make something else work.

I am looking at a 99 Explorer. At low speeds there is a vibration and a bit of a rumbling noise. It goes away at higher speeds. The owner says it is due to one brand new (drivers side front) tire with an aggressive tread. (the other three tires are worn, but okay) He says the mechanic he just...

I was into Sears this morning having a tire repaired using the road hazard guarantee. They are pushing a product called Zoom. It claims to clean, injectors, valves etc. It has to be "professionally" administered. Has any one tried it? I am leery about the claims made by these liquid fixes. At $80...

I stripped a wheel stud on the rear wheel while changing a flat. I purchased a new stud and bolt at the auto parts store and will try to change the stud tomorrow. The truck has rear disc brakes. Is it simply banging out the old stud and putting the new one in ? Any advice appreciated. Thanks

My light panel says door ajar and all of the doors are shut. The interior lights stay on and run my battery down. Has anyone encountered this? -- Nicole

My sons owns a 1994 Ford Explorer and this past Dec. his car began to run very bad and it was determined that he had a gasket leak in the engine and the engine was shot/ gone. He then had a salvage yard put in a used engine that had 88,000 miles on it. He got the car with the new/used engine in...

This is the part number of a 4 liter explorer engine. Which one? I have the chance to buy it new. My explorer is a 1997 SOHC model. Is this the correct engine for my Explorer? I am UK based so you will probably realise that Ford backup and info is almost non existant over here. thanks

Hi, I'm about to pick up a 1998 Explorer North Face 5 door, and know that the front right door does not unlock from the remote, or with the power locks, and would like to get started on fixing this as soon as I can, so am looking for some advice, in tracing the fault, and removing the door...

My sons car had 180,000 miles on it when the engine was replaced. It was taken too 2 mechanics as the car was running extremely rough and was blwoing out big time smoke out of the tailpipe when we were told that the gasket had a leak and they said due to the labor of taking it apart etc it would be...

My sons car had 180,000 miles on it when it was checked by mechanics who said that due to the gasket leak that it would be too expensive too replace due to the labor costs, so he got this used engine with 80,000 miles on it for $1,2000 installed from a salvage yard. The car has run fine since the...

I checked the oil this afternoon and it seemed normal and was at the proper level it should be.

I dont know how filled up the radiator or overflow container was when my son got the car back as i didnt check it out.

A squeak is driving me nuts. It is most noticeable when driving in a area where the noise is reflected back, like a parking garage or area with a wall next to the road. The noise appears to be related to the wheels turning (stops when the truck stops); however, it does not appear to be...

Hi, Please can you tell me how I test the actuator, as mine isn't working, also if I need to replace it, how do I get it out, there are no visible screws/bolts, and what is the little black&silver round thing that seems to be connected to it, any advice / pics or photo's would be appreciated....

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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...

I went ahead today and replaced the transmission modulator on my 1994 EB 4x4 Explorer. Thanks to help her I was made aware of a service panel on the floor above the transmission. I removed both front seats and the center console. I then pulled back the carpet on the passenger side starting from...