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Lost information from group by
Esteban
Hi folks, please bear with me on this one.<G> A month or so ago I had
questions about my 5.0 Explorer starting then quitting and then running OK.
I got several quick responses about cleaning a valve, the responders called
the valve by three initials (not PVC). I wrote down the valve that need...
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What happened by
Jim Mc Donald
Did this group disband??
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Long life, good health and friendship.
Jim Mc Donald
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What to buy ? a 4 cyl SUV ? by
[email protected]
What to buy ? a 4 cyl SUV ?
My sister lives in the San Fran Bay Area, CA. She has 2 children who
are 16 and 14. So they are quite tall.
She is looking for a 4 cylinder SUV that will accomodate her kids
comfortably in the rear seat.
She does not need a 4x4 / all AWD.
She was told that she would...
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Keyless Entry by
[email protected]
I recently bought a used 2000 XLT with keyless entry. It also has key
locks on the front doors and tailgate. The key opens the tailgate, but
doesn't turn the front door locks.
This is the first vehicle I've had with keyless entry- is it normal to
have the standard door locks be non-functional with...
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2005 Explorer OEM break-in alarm? by
Bob[_11_]
My 2005 XLT was broken into recently...they broke the driver
window...and stole my $140 aftermarket stereo.
I always thought there was some sort of OEM break-in sensors on these
Explorers, but I guess not. I checked the owner's guide and all I saw
in there were references to the anti-theft...
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Keyless Entry findings by
[email protected]
OK, for a lazy guy this was tough, but I got it all figured out.
Those of you who said the door locks should work were right. I shot
some WD40 in them, twisted the key back and forth a few times and they
broke loose. Door locks now open with the key. I don't have to go to
all the effort of...
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High speed ping by
Rhys Pieces
When passing slower moving vehicles on two lane roads or up hills my 94
XLT with 170K miles begins to ping above 70 mph until I lift my foot. I
have done the following with no permanent fix:
Replace fuel pressure regulator; replace ignition wires; replaced upper
intake manifold gaskets;change to...
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January 5th 07 10:22 PM
by NickD
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lost ignition key for 2000 Explorer by
Eddie Collins
I lost my ignition key for my 2000 ford explorer, i have a spare key that
does not have the chip in it so the engineonly cranks and does not start.
are they a way to turn on the fuel pump by running a wire from the batt to
the fuel pump to get the car started so i can get to to the shop to get...
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Speedometer suddenly inaccurate by
Bob[_2_]
1994 Explorer XL auto trans, Suddenly the speedometer is reading about
10-15 MPH faster than actual speed. Less of a difference at slower
speeds. What could cause this? thanks.
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crackling speakers by
tigerweeds
94 XLT, speakers are crackling even after changing unit. Can this be a
built in amp that is causing problem,. If so,, can a backyard mechanic
like myself fix it by getting one from the wreckers, please help, my
teenage daughter is going to bonk me if I don't fix it lol. thanks.
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gas filter by
[email protected]
i recently purchased a 97 mercury mountaineer. my mechanic switched
out the engine and replaced it with a 'pp ford explorer.
this has to be the dumbest move he ever made because he had to change
everything in the dash board...the wiring...parts of the transmission,
the computer key...
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1997 Explorer steering tight by
Stewart Hill
I have my dad's 1997 Explorer and have fixed a few things, brakes etc, but it has really stiff steering. The rack and ps pump were replaced last year. The front drive shafts turn full time. The steering seems stiff from that. I'm used to my 94 Explorer with auto locking hubs. I can't find...
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99' Explorer Speedometer by
dosio
Hi everyone,
I've got Explorer 99' , sport , 4x4, OHV engine. Recently I've noticed
speedometer' lights quit on me, and only one is working. Is anybody have
experience of replacing the bulbs? Do I need to take the speedometer out or
I can reach it underneath? I'll be very appreciated for any ...
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January 1st 07 08:54 PM
by dosio
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2000 Explorer engine swap by
[email protected]
I am swaping a 2004 SHOC 4.0 Explorer engine into a 2000 Explorer. I am
using the 2000 exhaust manifolds (they fit the 2004 engine) and I can
not install the oil filter for the 2004 engine as it gets stuck with
the exhaust manifold as it tightens... The exhaust manifolds on the
2004 engine do not...
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Heater problems 1996 Ford Explorer by
Krusty
Hello,
I am new to the newsgroup and I have a few questions to ask.
Here is one problem I cannot figure out maybe someone here can help. I have
a 1996 Ford Explorer Sport. I was having problems with the heater cutting
in and out while I was in Iceland and then it went out completely right...
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January 1st 07 04:21 AM
by Krusty
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FM Reception - 1999 XLT by
Don Backous
Just wondering if anyone out there has ever dealt with poor audio quality on
the Mach premium FM/AM CD tuner.
There is a bit of static/hiss that is fairly subtle but annoying.
Almost like the channel is not perfectly tuned in but, as far as I know,
tuning is automatic so I can't do anything about...
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reset "change oil" on 07' xlt?? by
SniffinPopRocks
Hi, I just got my oil changed at the 5k mark. It's a US spec explorer but Im
in Germany and the shop didn't have my vehicle in there computer. Is there a
way to reset this? I looked in the manual but I didn't see anything, it had
oil type, filter part# but no directions on reset that I could...
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98 Ford Explorer and PCV valve replacement by
e
Hi, All
I'm in the process of replacing the filters, etc. and I cannot find the PCV
valve on a 98 Explorer. Does anyone have any pictures or diagrams of the
intake manifold and PCV value on a 6 cylinder, SOHC engine? I don't want to
break something that may or may not be the PCV...
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December 30th 06 09:17 PM
by e
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