Hello group, I have not been here for a while, but I have received very helpful information before. So far the winner was the advice about replacing my IAC valve. So here's a more mundane question. The high pressure lifter(s) that hold your hood open are not doing it anymore. Are they...

I recently did a tune up myself on my 99 XLT SOHC 63K miles. I replaced the plugs, wires, PCV valve, and fuel filter. I still notice an occasional miss at idle, other than that the truck runs fine. The coil pack is original so I decided to take it out and test it. The primary resistances checked...

I read the other topic on this, and I'm such a layman I have no idea what they meant by heaterbox and firewall. Can someone slowly explain it as if I were from another planet or a small, slow child? Thanks!

Within the last 2 days my idle is over a 1000 and I can really feel while traveling around 30MPH. Inside the engine compartment it says there is no idle adjustment and everything is computer controlled. Anybody had this problem and fixed the idle???

Hey guys, sorry I been away so long but my Exploder has been darn reliable of late. But the door situation is getting worse. First the drivers side, in-door unlock switch function stopped..... it locks but don't unlock. The keypad worked fine, the passenger side in-door switch is fine. The key...

I recently had the rotors and calipers ( by different shops ) replaced on my 2001 Econoline XL ( 5.4 L ). I was getting a slight 'pulsation' as I came to a stop. I was told the rotors were 'warped' and the calipers needed replacement. Now, 6000 miles later I have the same problem!!! As I come...

I have 93 4WD Explorer XLT. I recently replaced the front rotors, calipers and wheel bearings(Parts were cheap and I had some free time). I then had the brakes bled and the system aligned at a shop. Everything seemed to be working fine until a few weeks later and the ABS system starts activating...

Where would I find the fuel filter on a '93 Explorer Sport? I think it may be bad, and is causing it to idle roughly. I have had experience with a bad fuel filter in my '91 Cavalier, and figure I better change it. It idles fine when I first start it. After I run it just a few minutes and it...

its a 98 explorer , breaks are all new . doesnt feel like its in the breaks at all tho , breaks are perfect . but when im slowing down and its probably 4 outta 10 times but i hear a clunk from the back sounds like from the rear or driveshaft ( driveshaft is tight with no play at all ) but it kinda...

Hi folks, hope you all had a great weekend. My wife and I just returned from a 200 mile trip in our 98, 5.0 AWD. It was brought to my attention by my wife that the A/C blower was slowing down when I accelerated or went up a gradual incline, I hadn't noticed it before she brought it to my...

I recently purchased a 2004 xlt v8 (43,000 mi) and on occasion when I accelerate from a stop it shudders from about 0-10 mph. I have read in a few posts this is normal for a 4wd and some that say it has to do with the rear differential/ transfer case. Just wondering if I should take it in to...

A few days ago in my 2000 XLT, I noticed my tach was jumping around while on the highway at around 65 MPH. The engine wasn't surging so I didn't think too much of it. The following morning about a half hour into my morning drive I lost all acceration. I was able to get the truck off to the side and...

I had my oil changed by my regular mechanic. He didn't reset the "Oil Change Reminder" message, so now when I start up my explorer, the message center is telling me that I will need to change the oil soon. The mechanic says he will reset it, but I wondered if this is something I can easily do...

I just bought a 1999 Explorer Limited, with 105,000 miles. It's an AWD with the 5.0L V8. So far, it looks like 15-17mpg is the best I'll be able to get, even when driving very carefully. There are a few things I would like to try and I'm wondering if anyone else has tried these: -...

It ran yesterday, today it just cranks. Fuel pump relay clicks when key on so I assume it is good, fuel pump fuse is good. I pressed the fuel pressure diagnostic port open while cranking, no fuel came out. Must not be fuel pressure but why?

In my 2000 Explorer the overhead light comes on when a door is opened. My memory is that when I first purchased the car new in 2000 that when the door closed the light stayed on for 10-20 seconds, but I note now that it goes off immediately. Is my memory faulty about this, or does something...

I have a 4WD 97 Explorer. My 'clunk' has been diagnosed as play in the front differential. $1800. I never knowingly have used 4wd. Can I simply remove the front drive shaft and continue driving?

My 92 Explorer has chronically been fussy about starting. We have blamed various brands of gasoline as well as things like winter/summer blends and off brand stations. The symptom has been that a cold engine took two tries before it would fire up. experiments like waiting with the key in the...

I have a 94 ford Explorer, it has been running hot recently so I replaced the water pump, thermostat, hoses, and radiator. Since replacing all of this I notice that the water temp gauge is telling me everything is ok, but when I stop it will move up but never to the red area of the gauge. When I...

I picked up a wrecked 97 Explorer for $250.00 cause it looked like a fun project. After yanking the obvious bad stuff off I noticed that the rack was split so it was replaced. Now when its fired up it makes like a whirring/vacuum leak type noise til you put the slightest pressure on the steering...