Thinking of buying a late model explorer (2000-2005) Are any year models better than others? Any years to avoid? thanks.

None of the 3 brake lights are working. I've narrowed it down to either the brake light switch on the pedal or the wiring at that connector. If I wiggle the wiring the lights will start working for awhile. I can also pivot the switch back and forth slightly on the pivot pin and get the lights to...

Could be totalled but won't know until the adjuster looks at it. While I'm waiting to find out it's final fate I'm looking around for a good used one, maybe 1998-2002 or so. Are there any years to avoid? Thanks, Jim

I have a 99 Explorer and noticed one day when attempting to use the A/C that the air flow was minimum at full thrust. I took it to a mechanic but he wasn't able to locate the problem. He said he took some of the dashboard apart but didn't detect cause. The last thing he mentioned was a pin...

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I get a distinct 'Chuff of air occaisionaly from somewhere in the EGR area, almost like a compressor discharge any idea please? Dick

Has anyone tried to remove the stickers from the visors? If so, what did you try and how did it work out? I am tired of seeing those stickers all over my visors and would like to take them off.

It's time to replace the spark plugs on my '98 5.0L Expy. Right next to #5 I notice this empty hole - an exhaust manifold bolt somehow worked itself loose and disappeared. Not a big deal... But a 10mmx1.5 wouldn't fit, and 8mm is way too small. Totally baffled, I try a 3/8"x16 standard -- and...

Ok everytime my car cools off like for couple of hours 6 maybe basicllay evertime i go to sleep and wake up the next morning and i turn on my car it just shakes and it dosnt idle at all its looks like it doesnt get enough gas or somthing or oxygen I dont know hopfully one of you know. I already...

I hooked up a code reader to the 2002 explorer with a V6 and it gave me the above code. Does anyone know what the possible fix would be. Replacing the sensor? Cleaning the valve? Something else?

I hate the idea of going to the dealer to replace bulbs. I have very limited maintenance experience. Can anyone give me a basic step by step, dumbed-down explanation of how to replace the Fog Lamp bulbs? I have a 96 Ford Explorer Sport.

I have a 1997 Explorer that displays the engine code P0153 when hooked up to an analyzer. Also my fuel cap light is on and a loud valve chatter has begun to develop. I know that some of this could be as result of a bad EGR valve, what do you...

My 96 explorer needs a new trans. 4WD 6 cylinder. Any suggestions as to where to get one? John

My turn signals (left and right) have suddenly stopped working consistently. The light might come on once, then stop, then blink again several seconds later. After the car has been running for a bit, the signals seem to work better, and blink properly. I have also noticed a distinct clicking...

A few years ago, in replacing the original Firestone Wilderness AT tires the local Ford dealer installed Goodyear Wranglers. For the first 10,000 miles they were fine. But then I started hearing a noise that sounded like the front wheel bearings were going out. The dealer said "nope, it's...

My '01 Sport had the left rear turn signal go out. I put in a new bulb and the thing still doesn't work. Any ideas?

Hi all. This is my first post. I have a 1995 Explorer, 4x4, V6, with 123,000 miles. About a month ago started having tranny problems. Here are my symptoms: - Slow, hesitant shift from 2nd to 3rd, better when I ease off the gas - Blinking O/D light - Leaking some tranny oil, but dip stick always...

Just noticed in wife's 2000 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 OHC. Her oil pressure gauge needle somehow jumped to below the resting stop pin. So when you turn it off the needle points straight down and when you start up it springs up to peg at the needle stop. Now how could that happen??? Don't 4 wheel...

Hi, My explorer runs like crap when starting in cold weather( i have to apply 'gas' to increase idle speed to keep it running), after it warms up its fine. when its raining it runs better(almost normal) right from the start. it's the 4.0L v6 SOHC, 4X4 approx 80k miles. I had a tune up done by...

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