Forum: Ford Explorer
August 28th 12, 05:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,428
98 transfer case question
Have you changed the fluid in the transfer case recently - they are not
sealed. I would do that first...
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Allan Williams
"don" > wrote in message...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
September 16th 10, 05:23 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,201
Likely the alternator?
If the alternator is putting out 14 volts across the battery when the truck
is running then it should be OK. If the battery does not hold with the
truck off then it's the battery. Sounds like the...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
August 26th 10, 04:23 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,747
1999 Limited
My 98 Eddie Bauer is still going at 110,000 miles. Biggest repair was
replacing an incorrectly installed air conditioning manifold that had rubbed
on something and leaked. Next would be the...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
March 19th 10, 09:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,577
AWD operation question
If it's the "Intelligent 4WD system" then it doesn't have a mechanical lock
according to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_Trac
That setting sounds like it tells the computer to lock it...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
October 26th 09, 05:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,930
Instrument panel BRAKE light on - FIXED
Found the issue so post here as an FYI. It was the emergency brake. The
return spring on the brake pedal when disengaged had gotten weak over the
years and was not consistently depressing the...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
September 22nd 09, 06:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,223
2002 froozen doors
Before taking the door apart I'd look at the latch on the door edge and
ensure it is luibricated and moves properly when you pull on the handles and
lock/unlock - compare it to a good door. Older...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
August 10th 09, 09:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,331
Steering Rack 97 Explorer
Just curious - is it really OK to switch to PS fluid? My manual on my '98
EB says to use Mercon ATF. I too have some minor leaks...
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Allan Williams
PeterD wrote:
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Forum: Ford Explorer
July 15th 09, 06:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,287
98 explorer door ajar, int lights stay on
Yeah, the switches are inside the door latches themselves. You need to take
the door apart to get at them and to bypass the connector. Replacing the
latches isn't fun - I've had to get a couple...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
May 21st 09, 04:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,556
MAF issues
Are you using a Torx T20 bit with a hole in the center?
See:
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/CleanMAF.html
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Allan Williams
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Forum: Ford Explorer
September 23rd 08, 11:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 3
Views: 928
Average Period of Car Ownership
If you google "Average Period of Car Ownership" you will see some numbers.
Looks like it varies by country, Canada was 8.4 years, Japan 7.1, Germany
only 3.5. No doubt with the "renting of cars"...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
July 8th 08, 07:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 3
Views: 712
93 ford a4ld
Is it 4WD? Could be the transfer case if it is.
Your shop should be dealing with it, if the new tranny didn't fix it then
they need to diagnose the issue better...
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Allan Williams
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Forum: Ford Explorer
June 27th 08, 09:32 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 2
Views: 563
Stabilizer Link question
It should be bolted in at both ends. I've had both of mine break on my 98
over the years. Easy to and cheap to replace yourself (once you get them
loose...).
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Allan...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
March 27th 08, 04:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 4
Views: 673
97 Explorer - Center console & Speakers
1) Select your car at crutchfield.com and let them tell you:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Category/GroupMenu.aspx?g=399&c=3&tp=12
2) You don't mention the year, but those units have been...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
March 11th 08, 07:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 6
Views: 504
Jim Warman, Cruise Control
Sure, I'll check with them. The cruise has been working fine with the
harness they put in so I'd hate to go back to no cruise (of course an engine
fire may be worse...)
As for Edmonton I'm a...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
February 22nd 08, 06:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 6
Views: 504
Jim Warman, Cruise Control
Is this the recall for the cruise "brake switch detector" near the
reservoirs?
I had my 98 Ex done last year - they just added a inline fuse of some sort.
Are you saying this fix isn't working or...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
February 19th 08, 05:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 7
Views: 546
94 Auto Door Locks Not
Whoops. C'mon, it's that new math I guess...
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Allan Williams
"Jim Warman" > wrote in message
news:lgmuj.30756$w57.2162@edtnps90...
> Allan.... Is there a chance you...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
February 13th 08, 04:32 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 5
Views: 953
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Forum: Ford Explorer
February 11th 08, 08:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 5
Views: 660
95 Explorer battery discharging
If the battery is self-discharging without being fully hooked up (the neg
was disconnected you indicated) then it's time for a new battery I would
think...
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Allan Williams
"Jay"...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
February 5th 08, 04:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 2
Views: 500
New Spark Plugs
They are hard to get out at any mileage - on my SOHC the pass firewall one
was impossible. I ended up at the dealer for this one as they had the right
tools and the price wasn't bad in a "tune-up...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
February 5th 08, 04:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 2
Views: 353
New Shocks on Mountaineer
Suggested by whom? The person selling them? Seems little early to be
replacing shocks unless they are obviously bad or leaking so make sure you
get a 2nd opinion.
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Allan Williams
"Daniel...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
January 25th 08, 04:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 3
Views: 475
99 Ford Explorer seems to slip in bad weather
The control trac (auto-mode) is supposed to react to wheel slip and engage
4WD, perhaps that is what you are feeling. If you switch it to 4WD
full-time does the "slippage" go away? (don't run it...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
January 11th 08, 08:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 7
Views: 375
New Pads and Rotors
I'm surprised you need them so soon, with my 98 I just did the brakes (pads
only, rotors were fine) last year and it had 90,000 miles. Pretty sure it
uses the same brake design as yours but maybe...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 10th 07, 07:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 2
Views: 341
Frozen Door Locks 2003 Mountaineer
You don't really give enough info for people to help. What part is
affected - the key is stuck?, the keyless entry doesn't unlock?, the door
handle is stuck, does the power lock move the lock...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 3rd 07, 07:46 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,024
Odd Sound and Vibration when turning
Lots of old posts on this issue - "Rear end whining" was a common complaint
on the 2002-03's. There was a TSB on it as well. If it wasn't fixed by the
original owner you are probably out of luck...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
November 26th 07, 11:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 1
Views: 341
Question about removing console
Just guessing, but I'm thinking most of the wiring there is probably for the
rear seat heat/radio controls on the back of the console which are on the
high end models. Look for a low end model...
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