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1997 4.0 OHV Explorer Error Cylinder 1 & 4 Misfiring
Thanks in advance for any help... Just bought a 1997 Explorer and it is acting up since... rough idle and poor power. Had a friend test it and showed a misfire error on 1 and 4 cylinder. The plugs all...
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98 Ford Explorer Sport - Makes noise when pushing accelerator
Does anyone know what this could be. My 98 Ford Explorer Sprt (190K) makes a noise that sounds like a playing card placed in bicycle spokes (on the left side) everytime I push the accelorator to speed...
 
95 Explorer W/ a Code 648
I took my car in because the O/D light was flashing and I was told that it was a 648 code for 4th gear indifferent from ratio?? Anyways, they told me that my 4th gear was starting to slip which would...
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97 Explorer XLT 5.0 AWD Vibration
I have a 97 Explorer 5.0 AWD V8 that vibrates between 25 and 40 mph, and also between about 60 and 80 mph. The vibration almost feels like a cupped tire or like you're driving on pebbles. This bad...
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95 Explorer OD light Flashing / Transmssion Problem ??
My 1995 4.0 V6, 4X4, the OD switch just started blinking on the dash without any warning. The engine and transmission was running fine. The lite just came on, and I noticed the RPM is running high...
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Loud Noise From Intake Manifold
I have a '95 Explorer. During the past 2 years or so I've been getting a loud noise comming out of the intake manifold. It happens when the temperature outside is in the 80's. It sound like the engine...
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Extreme oil leak after new clutch installed
'91, 6-cyl, manual-shift Explorer. I just had an all-new clutch installed. Immediately, it began leaking oil. When the truck is up on the rack, you can see oil leaking from the seam where two large...
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"Engine Fail Safe Mode" On 2004 EB
My 2004 EB has gone into "Engine Fail Safe Mode" a couple of dozen times since I've purchased it. According to the dealership, Ford engineers are aware of the "problem" and are working on it. Has...
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Do I have air ride system? 00 V8 AWD Limited
Bought thing used, was unaware of an air ride system as an option, until I went to replace the shocks on it. Some people say all Limited's have the air ride system and require OEM replacment shocks....
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Failed CA Smog Check II
This is the 1st year I've had to get the new dynamic Smog Check II and my Sport failed miserably. Hydrocarbons almost 300, CO at 10, even after a tune-up and injector cleaning. After running a...
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Climate Control Problem - Blend Door or Thermostat?????
Still sounds like the blend door. You may also have a faulty thermostat. Did you see this fix: Here is the link
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It's Official: SUV Owners Are Stupid
That's correct except I didn't "accuse" them. I just pointed out that what they said was their opinion since it lacked supporting data. Just as they offered an opinion with no supporting data I did...
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Vibration under load
hi all, My old 92 sport with manual tranny has started to vibrate under load above about 35 mph. Engine is smooth when reved up in netural. Any Ideas - U joints, engine mounts ? Thanks Andy
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Fluctuating Speedometer
Vehicle is a 92 with nearly 160k This morning the speedometer started out fluctuating and reading high. When I was going about 50mph, based on a 55mph speed limit and the speed of passing traffic, the...
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1998 Ford Explorer Transmission Problems
Last March the drive train stuck in 4WD Low after running on snow for 5-6 miles. It would not return to $WD high or Auto. Reversing gently (as I used to clear the problem on my old Range Rover) caused...
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Check Engine light on 95 explorer
Howdy, Ford Explorer 1995 XLT Automatic, 2x4 6 Cylinder with 118,000 miles On long trips (usually 700 miles or so), the check engine light will come on after about 400 miles or so, then go off, then...
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Autozone Scanners
I went to Autozone and had my 97 scanned. It said my EGR is bad. (My check engine light is also on.) My friend has a scanner as well, and it said the EGR is bad. Is this enough to just go ahead and...
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error code 186
so the check engine light in my 94 xlt (130k miles) is coming on, and i was able to get the code pulled. there was only 1, code 186 (injector pulse width higher than expected, with BP/BARO sensor)....
 
HELP 99 ford Explorer Overheating
Please Help I have a 1999 Ford Explorer XLT, 4 WD, SOHC engine, 59, 967 miles. I noticed that when I accelerate fast that the temp goes really high, not to the red spot, but almost to the over heating...
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Pinstripe for '03 Mountaineer
Do any of you with the '02 or later Explorer or Mountaineer have a pinstripe? I was looking at my wife's white Premier (white on white with a grey/charcoal interior) Mountaineer and am thinking it...