1996 Explorer XLT AWD V8 One of my tail lights has a crack in it, which allows water in when I get the truck washed or it rains heavily. which in turn causes the backup light to stop working. I can access the back side of crack thru the hole the lamp socket screws into, so I'm thinking of...

2002 XLT. The rear panel applique is that piece of plastic body about 8" tall running the width of the liftgate and just underneath the rear window. They are notorious for cracking in cold weather and there is "silent" program on them. In February the dealer's shop got a new applique panel...

1994 Explorer XLT driver's window stuck in down position. Fuse ok. All other power windows function. Door panel has been removed and now I'm looking for anything that might cause this problem. Window motor does not make noise or attempt to move glass. Switch seems ok. Happened only...

It's been there since I bought my XLT new in 2002. It's within the high beam portion. How do I get rid of it?

Well i have just taken on a 1998 Explorer, 65000mls, at a good price as it comes with a slight growl to the front timing chain when starting and eases / intermitent at revs. sounds like a nylon guide has worn through.Reading all the posts, the big issue seems only to be with the front tensioner,am...

At my last servicing (30k) for a 2003 XLT AWD my local (and honest) repair shop recommended something called an "Induction Service" using various BG products. Has anyone ever had this service and did it in any way shape or form improve your milage or is this one of those preventative maintenance...

I've been reading up on this, and thought I'd post what I found: Here are some instructions from two sources. The first source has some pictures that clearly show exactly where the plugs are....

I have been through multiple rear end fixes for my 04 Explorer. Finally they installed the "latest and greatest" as they put it that is supposed to fix it once and for all - but it didn't. So I took it back in and they told me " No whine". It is still covered under the 3-36. So I made an...

Not much info to go on but does anyone know of a problem that would cause interior lights to stay on? Besides a door being open!!!! Thanks in advance.

A friend has lost her ignition key for her 1990 Ford F150 (300cu. in. std. trans.). I have removed the steering wheel, turn signal switch unit and I have ordered a new ignition switch tumbler unit with key. The Haynes manual says the switch tumbler must be "ON" in order to remove it and I can't do...

I have a 97 Explorer with the JBL soundsystem. While driving home own day, I heard the bass drop out and I was left with only treble. Shortly thereafter, I noticed the car was getting harder to start and then finally would not turn over at all. I bought a new battery and not to long afterwards,...

are these testers you buy at the auto parts store accurate in testing your AF? the one i have just tests freeze point.

My Ford Explorer squeaks when I drive it, and I tried to find the ball joints to grease up, but found out that there isn't any. So my question is how do I grease it up so that the suspension doesn't squeak? Thank you, John

I have a V6 SOHC. After driving awhile and comming to a stand still I start accellerating from a stop light and the engine stalls but regains control of the acceleration. Any ideas on what the issue might be?

I have a '98 V-6 XLT Explorer. It is running kinda rough. I'm not a mechanic, but what can I do in terms of a simple tune up? If I change the plugs, what kind should I get? Are they pre-gapped? Should I get them from the dealer? What other simple things can I do ?

I have slowly watch my instrument lights go out one by one. I bought the appropriate bulbs now I need to know how to exactly remove and replace them myself. I have an idea but am recalling a time when I tried on a different car and burned up my instruments. Any help out there? I certainly...

hey i have a 94 explorer and the 4wd doesn't work,the light goes on in the dash but it doesn't work.is this a common problem? thanks

"Bob" > wrote in message ... > 1996 Explorer XLT AWD - 147,000 miles > > My driver's side headlight (low beam only) is not working. What > does > it take to replace it? Is it a sealed beam or can I just replace > the > bulb? If just a...

I have 96 Explorer 4.0L 4wd Control Trac. I removed the transfer case drain pug and I noticed something like teflon paste on the threads. The Chiltons manual doesn't mention anything like it in the drain/refill procedure. Do I need to be concerned with this? tia