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97 SOHC Engine Replacement

"Those problems even exist on Explorers up to 2002. The SOHC truly is a bunged design." The above from a previous post...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by inyork
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by inyork

97 SHOC Engine HELP?

"Those problems even exist on Explorers up to 2002. The SOHC truly is a bunged design." The above from a previous post...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Inyaak
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by Inyaak

Timing Chain / Hole in Cover/Housing on 98 v6 SOHC

My 98 SOHC 4.0 just had the timing chain slap/wear through the housing on the way home from work yesterday. I've got 13...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by recad2004
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by recad2004

Advice on checking axle fluid 99 XLT

I was going to check my rear axle fluid soon. I looked under the car and saw that it looks like it will be hard to get...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sizzlemp
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by sizzlemp

***96 EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER FOR SALE***

auto, V8, leather, all power, 109.5k miles, Purple, sliding roof, roof rack, etc. Good Condition and very clean. Must s...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ykatori
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by ykatori

Fan speed switch

Hello Folks, I have 1994 XLT with 138000+ miles. A couple months back I lost all speeds of the fan except the high spee...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gogator
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by gogator

Gas gauge needle no longer working

Hello Folks, I have a 1994 XLT 4x4 with 138 K miles. I seem to remember this happening way back after I had the truck a...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gogator
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by gogator

Good brake pad choice?

Hello all. During the course of a recent repair my mechanic told me the rear brakes will need attention soon. I bought...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by DeepGroove
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by DeepGroove

2002 auto shift pattern

Automatic 4x4 with 3.73 rear by the way. When accelerating, what are the last several shifts/events that should occur i...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by drivespy
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by drivespy

timing chain life on 97 v6 SOHC

I have read the past questions regarding the v6 OHV engine and timing chain life. I was wondering if the SOHC had the s...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ryanray2104
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by ryanray2104

'96 Explorer Water Temp guage flucuating

96 Explorer with 101k miles - Coming home today, I notice the water gauge fluctuating between a half an inch to an inch...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ken (toHellWithSpam) at i-c dot net
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by ken (toHellWithSpam) at i-c dot net

97 4WD Gasket & Chain problems

My engine temp shot up one day, so I got out of my car to find that the coolant reservior was completely empty and OI n...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kfitter
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by kfitter

98 Explorer radiator drain plug location

Hi! I don't see the radiator drain plug on my 98 V6 SOHC. Do I need to remove the black plastic shroud that covers the...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kharris
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by kharris

Remote engine starter kit. Opinions please.

Hello. I live in Florida and a remote starter kit would be nice for those hot summer days. Please advise me with the sa...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by AbitRip
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by AbitRip

Drive-axle/hub nut size?

Does anybody know the size of the front drive-axle/hub nut for a 1996 4WD Ford Explorer? Thanks, Chris
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by chrisw-lfp
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by chrisw-lfp