Ford Explorer Forum

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...

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posted by ddpalmer

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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 h...

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posted by ddpalmer

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by ddpalmer

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 arou...

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posted by mhorowit

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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...

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posted by ejanzen

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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 client...

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posted by u18980

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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 tha...

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posted by u18971

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by u18971

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...

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posted by boc

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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...

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posted by hillmw

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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 int...

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posted by ranil11

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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 (jus...

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posted by wallace.pickard

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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.......

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posted by fitnessengineer

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by fitnessengineer

'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...

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posted by jgoulden

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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 sa...

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posted by Toller

10 comments posted 20yrs posted by Toller

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...

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posted by raglandbob

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by raglandbob

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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posted by 4lgw

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