Hey Jim, not an Explorer question, but rather about my 2000 Ranger 4X4..I've been using a Haynes manual for repair procedures, recently put new brake pads on. The manual listed 38-44 Ft lbs for caliper bolt torque spec, this setting broke an old bolt, and a new bolt too. Must be a misprint. Can...

My disc changer in the armrest/console (96 EB V8 AWD) had stopped changing discs and plays erratically. Would buying a new cartridge/carrier help or is there an aftermarket replacement that plugs up to factory deck? flies4fun at knologydotnet

Need a 2001 Explorer wheel. Looking for the teardrop style. Looked on E-bay already. If someone has one and is willing to sell it please let me know. Deejay

My daughter says her muffler is going out and is looking for a cheap replacement as the vehicle probably won't last much over a year or two. Midas quoted about $130.00. Are the mufflers welded on or are they clamped and an easy replacement? I've searched the net a bit and see a Walker for about...

Last year when going on vacation the tranmission started leaking fluid, not slipping now if we drive it over 70 miles it starts leaking again does good just running it around town . Any suggestions other than a new transmission leak is coming from the front seal.

I just got a 1 year old Explorer with V8 and towing package and 10k miles. I used it to tow a single axle enclosed utility trailer over the weekend. When I was on my way home pulling an empty trailer but bucking a wind, I noticed white smoke. I immediately slowed down and the smoke stopped ...

I am getting ready to change the filter in my AOD (97 XLT/AWD) I would like to change the fluid over to full synthetic. Any thoughts on this change over? Also, I would like to be able to remove ALL the fluid not just whats in the pan but whats in the torque converter, how is this...

Any ideas on what is wrong with my rear hatch. It won't open and only clicks when I hit the power switch and the key won't do the trick either. I was hoping for a cheap fix I could do myself.Any ideas would be appreciated.

Started losing power going up hills and then would run rough, already cleaned MAF and new sparks plugs and wires changed fuel and air filters. Also looking for the pipe that goes from the egr valve to the manifold.

Where do I find, the engine block water petcock to drain the engine of water??? 1997 ford explorer 6 cyl. engine. Thank you

ive just got hold of a 1998 4.0 XLT. it seems to have a loud rattle and i think its the timing chain. can anyone tell me what else needs to be replaced along with the chain or can i just gat away with a new chain. please help. i would be most gratefull. thanks

Please help. My '97 4L SOHC set Powertrain codes 442, 420 and 174. Not havng a lot of time or $$$ right now I tried clearing them to pass the new OBDII inpection but then failed anyway - I have to drive it 200 miles so it can reset the codes and they gave me ten days to do that. According to the...

Hello all, this is my first time here and have a question for all you smart people! I have a 1993 Ford Explorer automatic 2 wheel drive-- the transmission is messed up. Will only move in reverse. Have located another transmission from a 1990 Explorer 2 wheel drive and am trying to find out whether...

Got a 02 with the usual howling rear end noise. Did Ford ever come up with a fix for it or did they just give up? Its out of warranty so I guess its not a freebie? Also no problems yet with the trans but I hear it sucks too. No way for the average person to change the fluid? Is this correct?

I have a 5 speed 93 XLT. I am starting to get a strong vibration when I hit 25 MPH. This is pretty constant until 35 MPH when it begins to smooth out a little. When I put the truck in 4WD this Vibration disappears. Also when I depress the clutch I lose the Vibration. Wheels are balanced. Anyone...

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. ...

I had this problem fixed free under Ford Campaign 00M12. I took my 2000 Mecury Moutaineer to my private car repair dealer to have him fix this problem. He told me to take it to a Ford dealer to have it repaired for no charge. ) This also covers Explorers.

I have a 98 Explorer with a busted door latch assembly, the spring that moves the mechanism that unlocks the drivers door has busted. I pulled off the door panel and diagoned the problem and I know that it need a new door latch assembly. But my question is how to get in there and disconnect all...

Where do I find, the engine block water petcock to drain the engine of water??? 1997 ford explorer 6 cyl. engine. Thank you D.

Hi! I recently replaced my '94 Explorer with an '05. Lots of things I read say that I can get a Ford wiring harness for my Tekonsha Prodigy and just plug it right in. I tried it this evening, and I can't find where the wiring harness plugs into the Explorer. Could anyone enlighten me? ...