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Third Rear Shock?
Hello, I noticed recently during a rear brake job that my '98 EB AWD Explorer has three rear shock absorbers, two normal size and one smaller size on the passenger side. Is this really a third shock...
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Re: 91 EB stereo wiring
I own the same vehicle; if you find the schematic, would you please post the pin-out here. Mike
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Coil Pack and ohm reading
99 V8, I was checking the ohm reading on my coil packs for my on going rough idle. I know I should take it to a shop but I have none I trust. My Haynes says the secondary resistance should be 6.5-11.5...
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Buzzy Turn Signal
....I have a '95 XLT. Every time that I use my right turn signal I get a loud buzzing sound and the blinker does not work. I replaced the relay to no avail. Does anyone have any other ideas?
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New Explorer-Inside of Door got wet
Hi all, This is kind of a dumb question, but bear with me please. I recently bought a 2003 Explorer XLT, leather interior. Last night I left the driver side window halfway down and the inside of the...
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Intake Air Sensor location on 2000 5.0 V8?
I looked at the Haynes book, and the picture of the 5.0 V8 is slightly different than what mine really is. It shows the IAC on the intake air hose. There isn't any there on mine. Where is it really?...
 
engine block coolant drain plug on 93 explorer (4.0L pushrod)
I was reading instructions for draining & flushing the cooling system in my ford service manual. It says "5. Remove drain plug on cylinder block to allow engine to drain if necessary." My haynes...
 
700T HORNET ALARM FACTORY UP-GRADE?
was thinking about upgrading my factory "alarm". Does anyone haveany experience with this particular system? Do all the features workthe same after installation? I don't want to spend hundreds of...
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Re: can I put a queen size air bed in a ford explorer
Yes, if you fold it in half like a taco before you inflate it. There's barely shoulder room for 2 full sized sleeping adults. A little over 4ft wide. Queen sized?
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knocking? pinging?
When people talk about engine knocking or pinging, how are they different from each other? What is knocking and what is pinging? How do you guys know which is which? It may sound somewhat stupid, but...
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Replacing '93 Explorer driver side seat foam rubber
Hi, I want to replace the driver side foam rubber seat cushion in my '93 Explorer. I started taking the seat out by removing the 4 bolts on the sliding tracks. At that point, the seat belt buckle...
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95 Explorer AC Low Pressure switch Loca5tion ???
I need to charge the AC system but it is so low the compressor will not start. Where is low pressure switch located and how do I bi-pass to start compressor for charging ? Thanks.
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Can I Reset My Outside Temperature Sensor (2003 Explorer XLT)
I have found a lot of information on related topics but nothing that describes how one can reset the outside temperature "system" (b/c I am consistently getting readings that are 50 degrees or more...
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Low Fuel Light on '03 Explorer XLT Sport
Is the only low fuel warning light the 'CHECK GAGE' light on the '03 Explorer XLT Sport? We were down to 2-2.5 gallons left with no warning. Is there an Explorer FAQ? I am new to the group. Thanks!
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mass air flow sensor noise
Greetings, A friend of mine has a 1996 V6 Explorer. It has about 100,000 miles on it. It is having a weird problem with the mass air flow sensor. Sometimes when it is driving about 35 mph at light...
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2000 Ford Explorer Tire Pressure
I recently bought a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT. The vehicle was orignally operated in Canada, so the information tag on the door is layed out different and I cannot find the recommended tire pressure. Can...
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Torque Converter clutch won't stay locked up
94 XLT with the 4ALD automatic with 185K, but completely rebuilt tranny about 10K ago. Lately strange things with torque converter lockup. It usually works normally, with lockup right at 45 mph, and...
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Transfer case fluid change? '96 XLT
Has anyone changed the transfer case fluid in a '96 XLT? Do the tranny and transfer case share the same supply of fluid? If not, does the transfer case take the same transmission fluid or is it some...
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97 Explorer 5.0L V8 Idles rough
Hello All. I tried to start my Explorer last night. The engine turned, but it didn't start. I tried again. The engine didn't start either, but this time smoke came from under the hood. It wasn't an...
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Is is necessary to decarb your engine?
I have a '99 Explorer Sport with normal driving conditions and 54,000 miles. I took my Explorer into the dealership today because the check engine light was on. They hooked it up and I needed a new...
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