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Explorer Sport - boots deteriorated on ball joints by Jean[_2_]
I have a 2001 Explorer Sport (i.e., the 2-door version). I took the vehicle to the dealership this weekend for some recall work, and the mechanics showed me the boots on the ball joints -all 4 are totally deteriorated. The vehicle only has 24K miles on it, so the problem is aging. Despite the boots...
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December 7th 08 10:18 PM
by Jean[_2_] Go to last post
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91 RABS light on after new master cylinder by David
Hello group, 91 Navajo 4WD 353K. It keeps going so I keep driving it. Needed brakes so I took it in and had the front pads and rotors replaced. Rears were OK. Also needed a master cylinder which was done the following day. Soon as the master cylinder was replaced the rear antilock light came on....
December 3rd 08 05:34 AM
by Ashton Crusher[_2_] Go to last post
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Remove stop light lens above rear hatch on '98 Explorer/Mountaineer by Kenneth J. Harris
Would appreciate it if someone could give me the procedure for removing the stop light lens above the rear hatch. Got broken and I'd like to replace it. Thanks! Ken
December 1st 08 11:14 PM
by Kenneth J. Harris Go to last post
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U.S. auto industry closing great divide in quality, wages by Michel
U.S. auto industry closing great divide in quality, wages http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/24/us-auto-industry-closing-great-divide-in-quality-w/ U.S. auto industry closing great divide in quality, wages David M. Dickson (Contact) U.S. automakers have made major progress in...
November 25th 08 10:09 PM
by Michel Go to last post
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Vapor Recovery Smog Test Details by Ulysses
I have a '91 Explorer and it's due for a smog test. They now have included a vapor recovery system test. Can anyone tell me what the test is comprised of? Or how I can determine beforehand if it will probably pass? I heard they pressurize the fuel system but I don't know at what pressure or...
November 23rd 08 04:30 PM
by Charles D. Mandus Go to last post
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Reading Ford Powertrain Codes by Dan[_26_]
Hello all, I'm getting the perverbial flashing "O/D" light on my '02 Explorer. The tranny seems to be working fine, but the day may be comming... I've got an ELM327 scan tool, but can't pull the tranny code. Have tried most of the ELM-based software and none of them will even detect that there is...
November 22nd 08 04:42 PM
by Dan[_26_] Go to last post
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Trans problem by zonie
HI all, I hope someone can help me. We have purchased a '92 explorer 2wd. It is v6 with a four speed auto. The truck has 120000 miles and is in really good shape except that it does not have the 4th working. I dont know much about Ford auto trans and am hoping someone out there has a similar...
November 18th 08 12:11 AM
by zonie Go to last post
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Trickle Charger by D.D. Palmer[_2_]
My good friends have a Volvo and leave it in the garage all winter (here in the north) as they sun in Florida. In prior years the battery has always ended up dead because the car seems to have something that uses small amounts of power. This year they got a trickle-charger. But the instructions...
November 12th 08 10:43 PM
by Bill Jeffrey Go to last post
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vibrations by CanusLupus
Hi All, Patient: Ford Explorer Sport 1999, 4.0L, 6V, 4X4. 120K miles. Sumptom: Vibrations, the car vibrates while driving to a degree that I can hear tire iron ringing in the trunk, the mirror vibrates, the whole damn car vibrates... It feels like it will fall apart in a moment. The cause seems to...
November 11th 08 02:03 PM
by CanusLupus Go to last post
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PO 455 on 1998 Explorer by Everett Cotton
Hi, I have a 1998 sport sohc 4.0 that has 126000 miles on it. The error code is PO 455. The read out on the reader says " PO 455, evaporative emission ctrl. sys leak detected. ( gross Leak ). I replaced the gas cap, dropped the spare tire and the plate that holds the vapor canister and the vapor...
November 3rd 08 02:11 AM
by Everett Cotton Go to last post
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96 Explorer possible transmission/motor failure? by ford96explorer
I bought a 1996 Explorer Limited with 320,000km recently. Today while I was driving..going about 40km..someone came infront of me so I slowed down..after that when I accelerated the car wasnt running/pulling so I pulled the car over and changed all gears back and forth to check but nothing was...
November 2nd 08 11:07 PM
by ford96explorer Go to last post
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OK I'm a dumbazz where is the PCV on the V6 SOHC? by [email protected]
Trying to find the PCV on a 1998 expolorer with the V6 SOHC engine. I found a line from each side of the upper intake manual and traced them back to a "T" which I thought at first was connected to the PCV. But I didn't get any luck trying to take the hoses of and figured before I forced...
October 29th 08 06:55 PM
by Mikepier Go to last post
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Replace rotors on 05 by Ron & Maggie[_2_]
Anyone replaced the front rotors on an 05 Explorer? What did it take to get the job done? Thanks, Ron
October 21st 08 11:58 PM
by Ron & Maggie[_2_] Go to last post
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Trials and Tribulations on '99 Explorer by Allan
A very funny sound started to come from under the hood of my '99 Explorer 4.0 EFI with 131,00km. It sounds like a bad or very dry bearing, it gives off a squealing sound and other times a chirp. This is intermittent and very hard to detect where it's coming from. I thought at first it was the...
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October 20th 08 05:23 AM
by gordo Go to last post
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what to use to seal differential cover after changing the fluid? by sehaare
I'm planning on changing out the fluid in both the front and rear differentials. The manual doesn't show a drain plug so it looks like I'm going to have to remove the cover to drain the old fluid. Manul call for a silicone sealer on the cover prior to reassembling. What product do you use? pematex...
October 15th 08 04:24 PM
by Mikepier Go to last post
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Best GPS Units For Less Than $200! by mnsd
There are quite a few excellent GPS units for under $200. Let's take a look at a few of the best ones… http://gadgetreviews.co.cc/Best_GPS_Units_For_Less_Than__200_.htm
October 10th 08 01:25 PM
by mnsd Go to last post
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repair manuals by sehaare
Good to see that this group still exist. I joined it originally as Duk64 back when I bought my 94 back in the days of Dr.Bob, traded that for a 98 and really haven't had too many problems with it until now. I've got an intermittent starting problem and I need to get a quality repair manual to...
October 5th 08 02:56 AM
by sehaare Go to last post
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Can't find a driveshaft - 1997 5.0 AWD by Steve Heath
The CV joint on my front driveshaft (the actual driveshaft between the xfer case and front diff, not the CV drive axle) is shot, and searching online I can't seem to find anyone that carries one. I found a few places that have a rear driveshaft, but nobody with the front. None of the used...
October 4th 08 07:54 PM
by Steve Heath Go to last post
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Normal costs for maintenence? by Foon
I just got an estimate for some normal maintenance at 60K and was wondering if anyone thought these were normal or excessive. Transmission flush including B&G Flush Kit, Fluid and conditioner. $247 Replace Serpentine Drive Belt. $155. Rear Brakes including Pads, machine Rotors, parking brake...
October 2nd 08 03:38 AM
by SF-East Bay'r Go to last post
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Explorer self- levelling suspension by Mike Palastanga
UK explorer 1999 88,000 miles. Today fault light came on whilst going round a roundabout. when engine switched off and restarted light had gone and did not reappear. havent heard the pump running recently. have i a problem? any advice as to likely cause and ease of fixing please
September 30th 08 08:59 PM
by Mike Palastanga Go to last post
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