I'm thinking of buying one of these. Around £25 on ebay. I know nothing at all about them. Are the more expensive ones that connect to a PC more useful? I have a '99 ford explorer, (UK spec, V6), and get the Suspension warning light, only when towing my caravan, and only after about an hour. If I...

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The "Service Engine Soon" light just came on in my 2002 Explorer XLS. Isn't there some way to make the actual code display by . . . oh, I don't know . . .. turning the key a certain number of times while it's turned off or something like that? I just know there is SOME WAY to do this. I'm...

Has anyone heard whether Ford has plans to offer a diesel in the Explorer? I am talking about a modern type of diesel, not the farm tractor type usually installed in vehicles here. I have ridden in some in Europe and Australia where the noise and vibration was so low it was difficult to know it...

Hi. While making tight turns on pavement (such as in a parking lot) I am getting a sort of grinding sound that seems to be coming from the rear wheels or axles. It also feels kinda loose or funny and the truck seems to jerk sideways a little bit. It's almost as if I was driving in 4WD on...

Hello, Yesterday, I experienced the problem that my explorer will not idle. I must give the engine gas in order to keep the engine running. It is a 1999 Explorer XLT w/SOHC 4 liter engine. I have about 77K miles on it. When it is running or has died, the Check Engine light does not come...

To all, Any ideas? These indicate "lean fuel air mixture bank 1" and P0 174 is the same for bank 2. It drives fine. I noticed this happens after I drive about a mile then shut it off and go to McDonalds, then continue on. If I just leave home and head a couple of miles to the freeway then...

Hey group, Big problems, I have a 2000 Explorer "North Face" (I think it's referred to as an "Eddie Bauer" in the US). Anyway, It wouldn't engage reverse last week, dealer took it and diagnosed that the reverse & Third "Gear Band" was gone in it. Quoted me Euro 2000. to fix it. Now he also said...

96 Explorer 4wd 4.0 AT. I have an intermittant howling where the pitch sounds almost like a coyote. I think it might be water pump or alternator. doesn't change if A/C is off or on. I notice while idling and goes away when engine is under load. tia

I just bought a 94 Explorer, and like to do as much of my own work as possible. Can anyone recommend a shop manual for the 94 Explorer which has been found to be superior? Also, I was interested in getting a Ford service manual, and was just looking on ebay. I found a used 2 volume set for $130,...

I had to replace a leaking valve cover on my 96 this weekend, and was SHOCKED to find a TON of sludge in the valvetrain! This engine was COMPLETELY rebuilt 50,000 miles ago, and has had the oil changed at least every 3,000 miles. The first few oil changes were Pennzoil, but then I switched...

Greetings All, On my 98 Explorer, when I open the driver's side door, the interior lights will not come on any longer. They work if you open other doors. Where is the switch located on the door which turns on and off the lights? I recently had the lock repaired at the Ford dealer. Could they have...

I have a 97 Explorer Limited SOHC. A few weeks ago I started up the truck and within a few minutes the temp gauge was all the way at the top and the computer in the console told me to check the engine temperature. Since then, every time I start it, even if it has been sitting for days, the gauge...

I have a 2005 Explorer and have noticed a couple of bass-ackwards ways of dealing with the automatic door locks. This is the first car I've ever seen that does this: First of all when you unlock the doors from the INSIDE, it only unlocks the driver door, unless you hit the unlock again. I unlock...

Does it sound like your truck is being chased by Seagulls ? Were you told that the seal inside the bearing knuckle is the source ? Take a look at the following link. It's the part marked #3 in the illustration. Link If so, I think I have the solution which will cost you almost nothing compared to...

My wife’s 1992 Ford Explorer idles down as she puts on brakes and the ABS, Check Engine light, and Battery light blink. The speaker makes a popping sound even though the radio was not on. The mechanic put new back drum brakes on because he drove it and no lights came on. But after putting...

Hello; I recently got a 93 Explorer with 84000 miles from the original owner. It is the 4.0 V6. How many miles are these usually good for? What kind of city and highway gas mileage can I expect? The A/C compressor clutch squeals. Can I have it rebuilt or just buy a new one? Thanks!

*Shudder or binding senation-in tight turns while vehicle is in 4x4 auto mode. I have change Transfer Case oil, Oil was was burnt but was not old, Then the problum went away but has returned after 2 weeks. IF any one know how to fix this problum PLEASE Email me at

Need one 1990 Explorer Wheel 15" aluminum. Centerline "look-a-like" with small holes around it. Think Explorer, Bronco, and 4wd Rangers used this wheel 1988-1990?

Howdy, I'm posting to the group for my son, who is currently living in CO, at Ft Carson, I'm in NC. He purchased a 2005 Sport Trac, 4x4 with the Adrenalin package back in May. No problems with the vehicle since that time. He called home yesterday to say that he has no electical power for...