Hey Jim, Remember about 2 weeks back, I told you I was having problems with my Transmission. Well, I took er in and I was informed that the reason it feels like it is taking off in low gear and is all sluggish is because the tranny is not downshifting. So when the light turns green I am in fact...

Information Retreived From http://www.smogtips.com SMOGSMART VIR REPORT - 1997 FORD EXPLORER 4.0 LITER ENGINE SmogSmart VIR Report #153337 Your vehicle failed for: High CO, NOx and HC at 15 and 25mph. There may be a possible rich mixture. There are potential ignition concerns. Vehicle failed CO...

Hi Group, I've been a mustang owner the last few years and now that it's paid off, I'm looking at buying a Explorer. The price range I'm looking in is $10 to $12K, so as near as I can tell, that looks like a 99 to 02 model with anywhere from 50 to 90k miles, depending on trim level, etc....so of...

Is U-Haul still refusing to rent trailers to be towed by Ford Explorers? Are there any places that will? Anyone have some Mercury Mountaineer badges I can replace the Ford Explorer badges with? Thanks.

OK, I seem to have some issues getting into 1st gear on a 1996 manual 4WD sport. Also you have to delay some to move to other gears. Pedal seems 'springy', or close to normal - hard to say. When I switch the engine off, it slides into 1st effortlessly. The clutch fluid level is correct. I had a...

Bearing noise from front drivers side 97 Explorer 2WD. Replaced bearings and rotor. Testing rotor on installation and hear noise. Notice slight markings on ABS wheel sensor. Torqued to lowest recommended setting but exciter ring still brushes sensor. Appears spindle has worn and allowed exciter...

99 Limited: I've recently noticed a slight 'clunk' (both a sound and slight bumping feeling) from the transmission when slowing down to take a turn or apporching a stop. This only seems to happen when I'm going slow (< 30 mph) prior to the turn/stop. Fluid levels are fine. Anyone have...

I'm about to store my 2000 Explorer for 3 or more months. I know I need to disconnect the batter, and add stabilizer to the fuel. I have some more questions. 1. Is there an oil additive to help prevent the oil from 100% draining into the oil pan? The objective is to keep things lubricated. 2....

The instrument panel lights where out so I checked the fuse and it was OK. Then I put in another fuse for the hell of it and it worked for a day then no panel lights and the new fuse is still good. Then my neighbor informs me I have no tail lights. So I have not panel and no tail lights. How do...

94 explorer very hard to start after it sets for 36 to 48 hours or longer. Once started it will stop and start allday until it sets again.Computer checked 3 different shops, no codes come up. Could this be a sensor problem? If so which ones would be supect? Semper Fi;Bill

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I've got a '97 XLT V6 w/ 87k. I noticed a problem this fall; after letting the truck sit for a couple of months the power steering got intermittent - it gets easy and hard as you turn the wheel. After driving it a mile or so, the steering felt better, but still acted up a couple times breifly. I...

97 Sport, final shift into OD seems to be taking longer than usual. Has had fluid/filter change done around 90k at dealer. Recommendations for service to correct this? Not looking for tranny replacement/big bucks repair, but would like to keep it in the family for a few more years. TIA! BnJ

I've lost the backlights on the 3 cruise control switches mounted on the rhs steering wheel, the 2 on the lhs switches are still illuminated. So, I assume that a globe has blown - any idea on where it is and how I get to it? This isn't going to be one of those $150 jobs to replace a 15 cent globe...

At 36,600 miles, I changed the front pads for the first time. It was fairly easy. The rotors were in good shape and did not cut them. However I noticed on the old inner pads there were grooves on the lower 1/2 inch of the pad, having the same outline as the rotor. But the rotor was smooth. Is it...

The ABS light started coming on in my 2002 Ford Explorer. I am not having any braking problems. With all of the ice and snow, I knoww that the ABS is working. I thought that it might have been the fluid level, so I topped it off, but no help. Is there some inexpensive sensor that I can try...

Hello, I have a 1993 ford Explore 4x4 and I am wondering how hard it is to replace the brake cylinder. I have a leaky one that needs to be replaced and was planning on doing this on the weekend. Thanks in advance. Dave

I recently replaced the headlights on my 1995 EB, and am not satisfied with results. I plan on getting the Sylvania Silverstars, but the big problem seems to be the "yellowed" lens assembly. I see the same problem on most older Explorers. Any information on replacement/ aftermarket lens assemblies...

The time has come to retire my 1996 Explorer. The transfer case just went, and after 160,000 relatively trouble free miles, I'm planning to cut my losses and go for a newer model. I need to stay under $20K, so I'm considering a 2002 or possibly 2003. I know 2002 was a redesign year and...

I park on a sloped driveway and my 2000 Explorer parking brake can't hold the vehicle in place. I've been to the dealer twice to have the brake adjusted and the result is that the brake feels much firmer and it holds well. After a mon th or two it loosens up to the point where the brake can't hold....