I am finally going to take the plunge and buy a new truck, retiring my faithful '94 Limited. The top 2 choices are 2006 Explorer Limited (I'm spoiled, what can I tell ya) and 2006 Mountaineer Premier. I want AWD, navigation and V8. I do not want or need the third row seats. Can anyone give me...

Hi. I'm looking for some insight into a tranny problem I am having. I have a 1995 Explorer XLT 4WD Automatic V6. Had tranny "rebuilt" last week after slipping in several gears and O/D Off light flashing. On the drive home from shop, car is running great for 20 minutes or so, then O/D Off light...

I had the check engine light illuminate on my 97 Ford Explorer (105K miles). Took it to repair shop and they told me it was a Cam Sensor. I had them perform the repair. When the gave the truck back, the light was still on. They told me that it had to re-learn the engine and that it would go off...

Hi Guys, I'm considering getting Sirius Satelite radio for my 2004 Exploder. It has the "premium" sound system already installed. Has anyone with this stereo gotten a Sirius ststem through the exisiting stereo? I know it has a "satellite" button on the unit. Does it become a receiver with some...

I have a '93 ford explorer auto trans, 115,00 miles. In the morning (its cold now) when I start I have to drive for about 1 mile before the gears will start to shift. Until then it stays in first gear. After it warms up the gears shift normally. I think I may have to do a transmission overhaul...

I just did the first oil change in my new 2002 V8 XLT. I foolishly assumed (ass-u-me) it used 5W-30, like my 96 did. As soon as I drained out the oil and popped the hood to refill it, I noticed the BIG yellow '5W-20' marked on the fill cap. With no other transportation available to get back to...

I have a 97 Explorer XLT 5.0 V8 This is a strange one. I can't turn off the headlights (or rear lights or dash illumination). Even with the keys out they all stay on, however much I play with the headlight switch on the dash, the stalk and the autolamp slider. Now I have to remove fuses when I...

For those that used some polish to clear up the lens. Did you have to take apart the headlight to do the inside part of the lens? Thanks, David

My '03 Mountaineer is going to need it's 3rd set of tires soon...probably at about 45,000 miles or maybe 48,000. They came with the Goodrich tires (lasted 23000 miles) and I replaced them with the same. Here in tough, hilly (stop hard and start hard) city driving of Pittsburgh 23000 isn't bad...

Happy Thanksgiving to this group. You have been a big help to a very novice mechanic.

I have a '94 explorer that all I've ever done maintenance wise are oil changes, lube and air filters. It now has 61,000 miles (I don't drive it much). Do I need to do some other maintenance such as fuel filter, spark plugs and wires, etc? It runs great and just passed California enhanced smog check...

I bought a 2003 EB Explorer 4X4 in July, with about 34,000 miles on it. On a road trip, I noticed a vibration beginning, only noticeable at 65-70 MPH. I took a look underneath and only noted a slight leak from one of the shaft seals (between the rear differential and the left wheel). I took it to...

I have a 2003 Sport Trac XLT. I've changed brakes/rotors on my other vehicles in the past. Some being front wheel drive (Dodge/Mistubishi/Chev.) This is my fisrt Ford I've owned. I need to replace the front rotors and pads. 2 questions.... 1 - Is replacing the front brakes and rotors a...

The window went down but won't come back up. Can hear the motor inside the door panel but nothing happens. Took the panel off and can see a cable that looks like it should be attached to something but don't know where. Is there somewhere that shows a diagram of how it should be attached?

I have a 98 Explorer EB. When I use the remote to unlock the doors, the interior lights and puddle lights do not come on anymore. However, when I open the doors, the interior lights and puddle lights come on. They use to work fine, and have recently stopped. Anything to check .

Actually it's more of a cough and it is very minor. It is minor enough that I don't get an engine warning light, and it passed my last state emission check. It only happens when in gear and stopped. If I place it in neutral or park, or am driving, I don't feel it. Cold or warm (weather and...

I am getting ready to replace my plugs and wires and was wondering if anyone had any specific recomendations for a set of plugs? I have been looking at the Splitfire TP10D, but dont really know to much about them.

The fuel gauge on my 1993 explorer doesn't work. Any idea where I should start checking ? Thanks Stan

The headlights on my '05 Limited come on too soon and then go on and off as the light changes a bit. Anyone know how this is adjusted and whether this requires some sort of program change by the dealer?

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