So a dealer near me has a 2001 Mountaineer that looks really good, carfax came back ok and all, so I call the dealer for a quote. (Which I should have taken thirty minutes and stopped by, but what's done is done.) They call me back, and I ask for their best drive-out price on a cash sale, no...

I saw an article yesterday that talked about a sludge problem with certain engines from a number of manufacturers, including VW, Chrysler, Toyota and Saab. The article said that these engines tend to form sludge no matter the driving conditions or maintenance. It appears that they may have hot...

I am looking at both, what one do you think will be the most trouble free assuming it has been taken care of. also would like to know the good points and bad points of each. Thanks for your help

Last week I posted how difficult it is to remove FACTORY installed oil filters. Most post repliers, except for Jim Warman, didn't seem to understand my post and tried to help me install a new filter (oil gasket, hand tighten, etc.). Well today I had to remove another FACTORY installed oil filter...

Does anyone have any advice as to where to proceed with a 2001 V6 XLT with the following symptoms: -When car sits for extended period of time (ie overnight, or during the day) when I go and start it, it turns over, but seems to hesitate (RPM's around 300 instead of normal 1500) for a second or...

On 5 Sep 2005 14:43:55 -0400, cparsons > wrote: >I have an automatic 96 explorer V8 with a leak around the transmission >pan, it has 101,000 miles. Also when I am doing about 45 - 50 mph the >transmission shifts into overdrive, occasionally during the shift it >feels...

1997 Mercury Mountaineer, Most times Brakes OK... some times to the floor... Here the Skinny, 98% of the time Brakes function normaly, no pulling good foot preasure, then for no reason you go to use the brakes an your foot goes nearly to the floor , one pump and your back to normal. This...

fuel tank is full but gauge reads empty. any ideas?

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows if this is a common problem. i have a 1998 explorer sport v6 sohc, and when i put the heat on at anytime, i get this loud tic every 5 to 8 secs. any ideas? thanks

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

Was just hoping that someone might have an opinion as to whether my dealer might be trying to take advantage of me. Dropped my 99 Explorer XLT V-6 SOHC (69,000 miles) off at the dealer this morning for what I thought was a slipping serpentine belt. Calls me a few hours later and tells me that it...

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My right front headlight is out, I bought a new bulb and put it in, but nothing changed. The highbeam works, but not low beam. Any help or things to try would be appreciated.

Hello everyone, I own a 2002 For Explorer. It's coming up on 60,000 miles. I think it's time to replace te tires but my wife does NOT. Does anyone know home many mile the original tires were "supposed" to last ?

I have a 95 Explorer and I'm trying to find out where I can buy the Kleenex Travelers tissues for the console compartment. I used to be able to purchase them at Walmart but I've checked the 2 stores near me and neither of them carry them anymore. I know the vehicle is 10 years old now so I'm not...

Ford Explorer 2002 XLT, 95k km on it. After a cold start, when accelerating between 20-50km/hr I get an intermittent rattle coming from underneath the front of the truck...its fairly quiet but noticeable if you don't have the radio on. After driving for about 10-15 minutes the rattle goes away,...

Hi, My mechanic diagnosed a P1824 fault code "4 wheen drive electric relay circuit fault" and ordered a new relay. The porblem is it arrived at about 3:00 on Friday (today) and the shop manual the mechanic has doesn't have a location for the relay. Since I wanted to have a car this weekend I now...

I FINALLY got my brother’s Explorer...a 1994 model for a GREAT price. The thing is bullet proof. It is a 4wd model, but the 4wd hasn’t worked since he has owned it (five months) and he doesn’t have much "mechanical ability" so he just left it alone. You push the actuator buttons and nothing...

Contemplating doing a compression test on my V6 pushrod (1996) Explorer engine. I've never done one before, so I started reading up about it. The procedure appears to be:- 1) remove all spark plugs. 2) Block throttle wide open 3) Disconnect primary wires from the coil. 4) Insert gauge and crank 4...

I have some power mirror problems on my '91 and '97 Explorers. Does anyone know how to take them apart? It is not obvious to me and I have not been able to find any instrucitons anywhere. On my '91 they go up and down but not in and out but that might be the switch, but on my '97 I can hear the...