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DOT 3 Brake Fluid
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...
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Changing Hoses and Belts on '03 Mountaineer V8
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...
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How much weight can the roof rack support and suggestions....?
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...
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92 Explorer Front End noise
I have recently acquired a 92 Explorer 4x4. It has already been converted to manual hubs on the front - which seems to be the way to go from what I have read here. Here is my issue: When the front...
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Any input by Ford techs appreciated regarding 99 Eddie Bauer
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....
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99 Explorer belt problems
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...
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2001 Explorer Won't Idle
2001 Explorer - V6 - Will not idle on cold mornings. Have to keep accelerator depressed until going. Dies when you slow down (red lights, etc.) Has rough idle at times, but engine not missing. Runs...
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91 Explorer Fuel Indicator
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...
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ford explorer sport
I am considering to buy a used suv. The 3 i have looked at so far are: 2001 ford explorer sport , 50,000km, leather interior sunroof etc..fully loaded 2002 ford explorer sport , 40000km, cloth...
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Ford Explorer Cracked Rear Liftgate (Just below glass)
My bother came over yesterday and was upset because he had noticed a crack in the rear hatch just below the window (just right of the Ford symbol). We both looked at my Explorer and there was no sign...
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'98 Explorer "Tune up" advice
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...
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'91 Explorer fuel trim
Yet another post in the ongoing saga of my '91... The truck gets lousy mileage (12 mixed instead of 16) and shows other indications of running too rich. Codes are mostly EGO not switching, left bank...
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Timing chain noise
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...
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trailer towing plug
I have a 05 explorer with the class 3 towing package. It came with the plug to conect up an electric brake but i can't find were it plugs up at. I think it's some were under the dash because the wires...
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Overhead compass and Temperature
The compass and temp went out on the overhead console of my '97 Explorer EB today. Any clues on where to start looking?
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