i have 96 Explorer. it has 70k miles and i've never changed the fuel filter. do you need a special tool to get the fuel line clamps off?

Okay just got new shocks (4) they are KYBs installed on a '98 Explorer. Also the car is lowered 2" front/rear. I have been driving it for approx 300 miles with the new shocks. I am hearing a lot of creaking/squeaking when hitting bumps or pulling in/out of a driveway best way to describe it is...

I have a 99 explorer with a 4.0 OHV. Noticed a loud sound like a vacumn cleaner running coming from the intake on a hot day when the truck is at idle or under 1000 rpm after driving 10+ miles. Goes away when I idle it up. If I lift the hood when at idle the air cleaner box and intake hose are...

I just got my '97 AWD V8 back from Ford after they replaced the rear main seal (ouch). Maybe in my head, but something wasn't right with it since I got it back. Today, I was pulling away from a traffic light at about 10 m.p.h, and stepped on it. As it was accelerating, I heard two loud "clunks"...

I have 96 explorer 4wd 4.0 engine with 70k miles. hastily replaced egr valve and reset code but code came back after 2nd start. getting very week vacuum at the vacuum supply hose (less than 1" i believe). zero voltage read at EVR Solenoid power supply but i'm not sure if i should be getting 12v...

My automatic transmission started pumping the fluid out. I was told that it was probably the cooling line that broke. How much of a job is it to replace the cooling line and is it rubber or metal? Thanks for any info. Fred.

Hello, I took my car, 92 Ford Explorer, to the emission inspection in MA, and they had failed my car because of the brake and anti-lock warning lights that were on. I explained to the inspector that it is an on-going problem in my vechile and I have driven 20,000 miles on it without any...

I saw an article yesterday that talked about a sludge problem with certain engines from a number of manufacturers, including VW, Chrysler, Toyota and Saab. The article said that these engines tend to form sludge no matter the driving conditions or maintenance. It appears that they may have hot...

I have a 94 sport that I bought new and have had a few minor mechanical problems over the years but I need help to figure out this one. The brake pedal will freeze/lock in the up position when applying the brakes. If you continue to press the pedal it will eventually give and brake the car,...

Once again my local dealer has provided almost no assistance for me and my 2000 Explorer except for plugging in the diagnostic device. The vehicle will momentarily die (completely) especially when cold and wet. The problem is very internittent. There was a Check Engine light for about 24...

Ok, all you whiners. You know who you are. I've just seen a reference to a new TSB 05-12-6 which addresses diferential whines. If yoiur diff whines, Ford has a parts kit that includes pinion and ring gears, pinion bearings, and carrier bearings, and some seals. It is not a recall, so I think...

Pushed the cruise button yesterday, and the whole steering wheel-mounted "pod" moved...still seems partially hooked to the wheel on the bottom...anyone know how to check/fix the mounting of this? without setting off the airbag <G>? My manual is no help in this. TIA JnB 97 Explorer 00 Ranger 4X4

Hey all! I just bought a used 95 Explorer that is super clean and in great shape. I noticed that when I start the car, whether it be warm or cold, and intermitently, there is a loud hum that doesn't go away until I'm actually driving it. For the life of me I can't figure out where it is coming...

The rear door window will go down fine. When you try to put it up the motor is running but will not move window. There is a cable that runs from the motor to the top of the regulator, then down and to the bottom of the motor. When you try to run the window up the top of the the cable...

I've decided to remove the spare tire on my explorer is there any danger of not having the spare tire underneath the rear end?

My 97 2WD is in the shop for what sounds like a whining pinion gear or pinion gear bearing. I'm just waiting on the diagnosis. Has anyone had this done or know what a ball park cost should be for parts and labor? Thank you

I have a 1999 Explorer XLT purchased new, no problems until yesterday. After backing out of my driveway the truck would continually stall when taking my foot off the accelerator. Later in the day I tried again and it worked fine. Today I noticed that the theft light was flashing (no stalling), I...

I don't know if this was brought up before, but when I removed the wiring to the hazardous cruise disconnect switch on the master cylinder, my cruise no longer works. I thought someone said that the cruise would still work, but I would have to press the off switch to disengage it. I normally do not...

Jim, On occasion when I start my 99' Explorer after the normal self test the air bag blinks 3 times, pauses and then blinks 7 times. This is repeated a few times and then the light stays on. Other times it does the self test and turns off. I am just wanting to know what the 3-7 means. I am not...

'98 Ford Explorer I just discovered I that I have a minor oil leak underneath the engine not sure yet if it's coming from the oil plug or the oil pan itself. Does anyone have any experience in replacing the plug or the oil pan itself? How much will it cost to have the oil pan replaced? Although...