Ford Explorer Forum

I had to tighten my (idle?) because my 2000 wouldn't stay running, HELP?

I really do not know a lot about cars but I am trying to learn and I was on a trip of one way 1400mi. and i got there a...

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posted by coachpaul2003

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by coachpaul2003

98 XLT rear axle/bearing float.

In trying to diagnose a bad shake/grind/drumming noise from under my high mileage 4x4 Exploder, I took off the rear whe...

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posted by nospam

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

Slight Transmission Delay 00 4X4

My auto transmission has a slight (1-2 second) delay going into drive or reverse. It is always there, hot or cold, and...

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posted by no_spam_to_me

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Another electrical problem

This evening we went to a party for a friend in the 2000 Eddie Bauer Explorer (68K miles). It's been starting and runni...

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posted by jahnenp9

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by jahnenp9

Throttle Cable

I'm trying to revive a 94 explorer whose throttle cable seems to be stuck full-throttle (high rpms). I noticed that the...

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posted by f_com_747

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2002 factory hitch replacement

Hate to bring this up again, but before I go crazy with what options I actually have, can someone tell me if the factor...

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posted by kendirect

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by kendirect

2002 radio removal

My radio with the single CD player decided to not eject the last CD I played. I guess I'll have to remove the radio and...

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posted by kendirect

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by kendirect

Car doesn't heat up

I have a 98 Ford Explorer XLT, 5.0L AWD. Sometimes, but not always, the car just doesn't heat up. When it doesn't heat...

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posted by sean.kirby

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by sean.kirby

Clunking noise when acceleratiing

I have a 98 Explorer XLT, 5.0L AWD, and when I give it gas I feel and hear a clunk coming from what seems to be down th...

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posted by sean.kirby

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by sean.kirby

97 xlt factory rack, how much weight can it support?

Ok, I have a 97 xlt with a factory rack, how many pounds can I put on it evenly distributed? I want to throw a canoe and...

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posted by gtg270h

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recall for 2003 mountaineer

Someone mentioned to me today that there is a recall for the transmission on my 03 mountaineer. I have not been notifie...

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posted by notreal1234

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by notreal1234

Grinding noise in front end?

I've got a strange grinding noise comming from the front-end of my '97 expedition. Seems to only happen when turning co...

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posted by shawn

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My first DIY job, success

Hey! A very big "thank you" to everyone here for answering all of my newbie questions for the last few weeks. Last nigh...

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posted by tfandango

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by tfandango

96 High mounted stop lamp (center brake light)

The center brake light is burned out on my 96 Explorer. I went to a parts store and asked for a bulb. They looked in a...

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posted by ratbert2k

9 comments posted 21yrs posted by ratbert2k

Outside Handle Replacement

I have the new outside door handle for my 97 Explorer to replace the current one with both tension springs broke. Quest...

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posted by carrol4

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