How much weight can the roof of a '97 support? I'd like to build a cradle to haul two aircraft wings (total weight around 150#). Alternatively, anyone seen a scheme for transfering that weight to the bumpers? - Mike

I see that my '03 Mountaineer needs some brake fluid topping off. I have a can of Prestone DOT 3 fluid on my shelf...is that the right stuff?? I THINK I bought it originally for this vehicle, but I honestly can't remember.

Is it possible to start a 99 Eddie Bauer without key? Basically getting around the transponder system. One of my clients (I'm an insurance guy) had a 99 Eddie Bauer stolen and subsequently recovered. Carrier denied the claim saying that even though there was damage around steering column and...

I have a 1998 Explorer Sport, 2 wheel drive with auto transmission. The problem is a clunking noise that is heard after the trans shifts to second gear. Seems that the transmission shifts smooth into 2nd but a couple of seconds or so after it shifts it makes a klunking noise. Looking at the tach...

I just had the coolant flushed as my 2003 Mountaineer V8 approaches 50,000 miles. A friend says I should have had the hoses and belts replaced. What do you guys think? TI just had the coolant flushed as my 2003 Mountaineer V8 approaches 50,000 miles. A friend says I should have had the hoses and...

I have a 99 Explorer that has an awful squeek coming from the belt. Its a 4.0 ohc with a/c. At first I just thought that the tensioner was bad so I replaced it. Then it was still doing it so I put another belt on it to hope solve the problem. Didnt work. The last thing I did was put a new...

Any help would be greatly appreciated! My '98 explorer XLT has 130K miles, and I have only have one problem with it....a "chirp" that has lasted about two months. Any advice? Also, what type of tune up should be performed on this vehicle? Thanks much for the advice!

I just got a 99 Explorer. The seller doesn't know the combination for the keyless entry. Any way to get it from Ford?

My 91 Ford Explorer fuel indicator reads empty all the time. The guy in the parts store said it probably has a hole in it and it got filled up with gas so it sits low in the tank. Anyone ever change that float? Mike

I was wondering if there was a place to buy a rubber O-ring for the front wheel hub of a 94 explorer. I checked with the Ford dealer and he wanted $35 for a single O-ring. Just wondering if there is somewhere cheaper than the dealer. I checked Autozone, O'reillys, etc... with no avail....

I bought a 99 SOHC with 92,000 miles on it. The 30 day warranty is about to expire, so I took it into a mechanic. He says the timing chain is noisy, and should possibly be replaced. He does not have the equipment for it, so he can't tell me much about it. I have read a bunch of information on...

The 3.73LS differential in my 2-wheel drive Explorer started whining at about 60 MPH before the original warranty expired, so I took it in for repair. The differential was rebuilt (ring and pinion, etc.) and the noise was gone. Unfortunately, the whine noise returned within 1000 miles. I got...

need help have a 95 explorer limited and the lamp outage module burned .. this module is located under consule and is for the diagnostic display on consule. now the tail,brake,headlights,parking lamps not working only in the back. can I cut the plug for this module and bypass the wires need wiring...

Hi. My '97 (4.0 OHV) is having trouble starting after is sits for a couple of days. It cranks fine but the longer it has been sitting the longer it takes it to catch and start. Once it's running it runs very well. Does this sound like a bad fuel pump? I've read some old posts concerning the...

I've noticed that my windshield wiper blades don't seem to be pressing down on the glass as firmly as they used to (1999 Explorer Limited, 100K miles). Should I replace the entire arm assembly or will replacing the springs do the trick, assuming I can buy them as separate parts? Thanks, Jon

while driving home going about 50 the front end started to shake it's a brand new 2006 ford explorer with about 3000 miles on it and we haven't even had to get the first oil change cause it's not due till 5000 miles. what could be the reason for this? oh and it was only happening while going slow,...

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD V6. After about 100,000 miles the 4wd does not work anymore. I cannot select 4wd full or 4wd low any more also. I looked at all the associated fuses and they seem to be OK. I was told that it is most likely the engagement solenoid but wanted to get...

Had both rear wheel bearings replaced on a 2002 Explorer at a local Ford dealer. The obnoxious noises from the rear of the car have been replaced by silence. An incredible difference. I am curious though.... This is shown as a 3.1 hour job in ALLDATA (I assume their times come from Ford) yet the...

Has anyone had problems with explorer electric door locks. Mine will lock and unlock for no reason or click lock or unlock continously until I shut off the vehicle. If I lock the doors manually or electronicly, after a short time (1-5 minutes) the doors will unlock.

Getting ready to order a replacement right/passenger side headlight but how do I remove and replace it? I figured out the corner light, lift the flap and then just the two screws. Which screws or clamps do i loosen to remove the headlight without adjusting the beam direction? I figured out that...