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'96 Explorer XLT Inside Dome/Courtesy Lights by Fred 2
Can anyone with a four door '96 Explorer XLT B-trim (high console trim, etc) verify if when a door is opened as to whether the front over head lights (by the compass/thermometer), the lights above the rear passenger seats, and the light in the cargo area by the hatch glass all turn on. On mine...
November 22nd 04 01:48 AM
by Jim Warman Go to last post
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'96 Explorer XLT: Best location for tube subwoofer? by Bob
I just installed a Bazooka EL8A 8" amplified sub in my 1996 Ford Explorer. Does anyone have any recommendations on the best location for it? Now I have it just behind the rear seat facing back towards the rear hatch due to wire length restrictions, but I'm willing to extend the wires if there is...
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March 27th 05 05:09 AM
by John Riggs Go to last post
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'96 Explorer: Unable to release engine hood by Bob
I went to get an oil change the other day only to discover that the engine hood would not open. When you pull the latch release inside the vehicle, nothing happens...it's as if the cable has stretched or something. A guy at the oil change place was able to finally get the latch released by...
January 28th 05 07:20 PM
by Just Surfing Go to last post
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'96 V-6 XLT Intermittent Starting Problem Solved by Len Krauss[_2_]
Now and then, for no apparent reason, my Explorer would crank but not start. There was no noted pattern -- happened 5-6 times a week intermittently and randomly with engine hot and cold. No OBD codes stored. Spraying starting fluid in the air intake while cranking would enable starting....
November 5th 07 09:02 PM
by Ulysses[_2_] Go to last post
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'96 XLT 4Dr Rear springs sagging? by Just_Steve
Am wondering if there is a way to determine if the rear springs on my '96 (106k miles) are sagging, or if it's just my imagination? It seems to ride rougher than in the past, and I seem to get more people flashing headlights as if my high-beams were on. Is even worse with two people riding in back...
November 28th 05 06:30 AM
by Just_Steve Go to last post
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'96 XLT replace steering rack by Jchick
I have a leaking steering rack that drips through the worn boot. It's making my driveway a mess. I think I am going to have to replace the rack. Does anyone know of a step by step guide for rack replacement for a Do-It-Yourselfer? The local garage wants $600. Thanks JC
June 3rd 06 04:10 AM
by Jchick Go to last post
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'96 XLT V8 Speaker Shutdown by The Ranger[_2_]
When we got this vehicle, the sound system was truly a step up from anything I'd enjoyed in a vehicle prior. I was never an audiophile in an extreme sense but loved being able to listen to the subtleties that a better system allowed. Recently, though, speaker after speaker has started to rattle...
March 5th 07 04:38 PM
by Al Williams Go to last post
2 496
'96 XLT; How to remove plastic panel on hatchback door???? by Taoshum
There's a new rattle coming from the rear door... ughhhh? Can anyone please tell me how to remove the plastic panel so I can see what it is? I tried to pry the plastic panel edge up but I'm afraid I'm going to break it.... Thanks!!!!
February 5th 07 11:36 PM
by Taoshum Go to last post
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'97 ABS fuse question by STUK
Posting this for a friend. Anyone know what fuse is the ABS system's. My friend wants to disengage it temporarily until he can get his new front sensors installed. Thanks. Stu
March 31st 05 01:47 PM
by webmyzer Go to last post
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'97 compressor not running by s_landa
I can turn the compressor, but it won't "engage." The fanbelt part turns. the inner part turns by hand. Is there a thermal switch that kicks on the clutch? I've looked for a fuse, but no luck. Is there a "short" that would force it to work?
June 3rd 06 08:38 PM
by Ulysses Go to last post
1 385
'97 Control Trac Problem--Won't Disengage 4WD by Ulysses
I have a 1997 Control Trac 4.0L OHV with about 130,000 miles on it. With the selector set on Auto (choices are Auto, 4H and 4L) 4WD is engaged all the time. This is based upon the fact that it's clumping while turning, even on hard dirt (almost new Michelin LTX tires). I did the 'ol clean...
April 2nd 09 06:37 PM
by Ulysses Go to last post
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'97 Coolant recovery question by [email protected]
When the engine is hot, excess coolant transfers to the coolant recovery tank. When the engine cools (overnight), the coolant does not return to the radiator. When I remove the radiator cap, I can tell I'm breaking a vacuum. Is this a radiator cap problem? - Mike
May 4th 06 02:48 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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'97 Expedition makes clunking/grinding sound when wheel is turned while moving by [email protected]
I have a '97 expedition with about 130k miles. Just replaced top and botton ball joints and idler-arm. Because the steering was loose and I was getting a grinding / clunking noise while turning. Replacing the ball joints fixed the loose steering, but the grinding / clunking noise is still there. ...
June 10th 05 01:42 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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'97 Explorer 4.0 SOHC - Hard start in cold by Rick N Pam
My '97 Explorer has developed a starting issue in cold weather. I turn the key and it starts immediately, runs for a second or two and shuts off. I have to repeat the process numerous times before it will stay running. At first, I thought the battery voltage was sagging because it is at least 8...
January 31st 08 07:03 AM
by Freddy Cellophane Go to last post
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'97 Explorer flood caused oil leak by Joe
OK, here is my problem. I'm an idiot and accidentally drove my '97 AWD V8 XLT (which was in great condition) into 2 feet of water and got stuck. No, I didn't know it was 2 feet, and no I should not have driven into it not knowing how deep it was. With that out of the way, here is my problem...
May 19th 05 06:34 PM
by Joe Go to last post
1 266
'97 Explorer front end "clunk" while accelerating by Joe Rizza
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"...
July 13th 05 01:28 PM
by Joe Rizza Go to last post
5 1,026
'97 explorer speedometer bulbs: how to fix? by s_landa
Is there an easy way to remove the speedometer and replace the bulbs?
September 10th 15 02:18 PM
by Bryan[_7_] Go to last post
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'97 Explorer Strange Starting Problem by Ulysses
I'm having a problem with my '97 (4.0 OHV). It seemed like the longer it sat the longer it was taking to start when cranking the engine. I thought it was a fuel problem but a few days ago it wouldn't start at all. I checked for spark with a timing light and NO SPARK. I can hear the fuel pump...
March 17th 06 06:15 PM
by Ulysses Go to last post
0 558
'97 Explorer--Backfire??? by pastorjeffhughes
My wife's 1997 Explorer has what seems to be a backfire occaisionally. When you accelerate moderately, it bucks some and it sounds almost like a "cough" somewhere near the catalytic converter. It seems as though the sparkplug may be firing late, but I'm not sure. Any ideas? In Christ, Jeff
June 30th 05 06:13 PM
by pastorjeffhughes Go to last post
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'97 explorer; problem starting engine on an incline by Derek
I have this crazy problem that just started happening with my '97 Explorer XLT SOHC (142k miles). My home driveway slopes downward toward my garage and when I park the front of the truck is lower than the back. The angle is not too great. I would guess 20 degrees. When my gas tank is about 1/3...
June 8th 05 05:29 AM
by ross via CarKB.com Go to last post
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