Hello all, 40 something Michigan explorer fan here. I've spent the better part of my last two nights off looking through this great site. Got me so worked up I replaced a badly needed lower ball joint and a ECT sensor on my xlt today. I'm learning tons of things from this. Think I'm in love.:)

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Hi, I'm new to the site. I bought a 2002 Explorer V8 today.

Scott Hudson, WI

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Welcome to this forum! How do you like it so far?

I am a newbie on the site. I have been 'wheeling for years. My first 4x4 was a '66 International Scout that I drove for over 200K miles. I have had many vehicles since, all with both axles powered. I now have a 2002 Explorer XLT with 97K miles and all stock. I am interested in performance enhancements and mileage improvment. I don't 4 wheel off road much anymore, but I do put in 10k miles per year driving to the ski slopes at Lake Tahoe. I see that there is much valuable info in this site and will be using it alot.

Thanks for the informative and fun forum.

Randy

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Welcome to this forum! Check AlDive's thread called Quest for 30.

Hi all, i am new here i own a '92 ranger 2.3 and i have some issues with it, one of the guys over at jeepforums told me you guys have all the answers, i hope i camn be of help to some also.

Welcome to this forum! What kind of problems are you having?

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Finally, due to my tranny issue, decided to get involved in ther forum

Welcome to this forum! What kind of issues are you having with the transmission?

Sent you a pm and posted it in the Trany/Transfer case section

I've just responded to your thread.

Hi y'all,

I have been mostly a Chevy fan however after I bought a '92 Ranger several years ago for a winter beater it never failed me and was such a great ride I decided to upgrade to a '99 XLS V6. I love this vehicle and with yet another winter setting in here in warm and sunny Canada (insert sarcasm here) I'm sure glad to be able to have access to the great information here. My baby needs some work but I'm not giving up on her yet :)

I'm going to get rid of a Chev & buy another newer explorer with a V8 for the wife ;) I'm still keeping my 'vette though.. please don't hate me :P

Anyways, there's the intro. Great to be on board!

*AOW*Contractor

Hey Welcome To The Forum! Glad To See Your Switching More To The Ford Side :thumbsup:

Welcome to this forum! What kind of contractor are you?

Hi All,
Just joined the forum after deciding to keep my 1995 rwd Explorer.
Im looking for help on finding a nice suspension lift kit.

Welcome To The Forum! Glad your keeping it, you planning to take it off road is that the reason for the lift or just for looks? Cuz if your doing it for offroading you should maybe consider tradin it for a 4X4 explorer or do a SAS and transmission change and convert it to a 4X4. Try doing a search for Suspension lift in this forum there has been many discussions on them. If you do a Torsion twist and an add-a-leaf you could gain somewhere around 2-2 1/2 inches

Welcome to this forum! Check the forum on suspension systems. Many people here have lifts.

I'm from north idaho, I purchased a 1993 explorer sport for my daughter. It is quite a fixer upper. I have had a lot of experience with doing maintenance on older ford 4wd and newer ford 4wd and thought I might have dodged having to face the learning curve on the OBDI but no such luck. Anyway I like this web site and find it very helpful.
Todd

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Just joined up saying Hi.. Love the post on the Explorers gave me alot of ideas for mine..

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hey guys i am a new member. i am mike and i have a 98 xlt 4 wd. i love the truck.are any of you in maryland

Welcome to this forum! There are people from every state on this site including foreign countries.

Well, seeing that I have a 2001 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0 V8 with 190k miles, this seems to be the place to be. Everything has been great with the exception of a squeal in the engine compartment. Im thinking pulley, so we are replacing a pulley today. If that does not fix it, I will be back!

Thanks
Flux

Welcome To The Forum! Good Luck On Your Fix.

Hello. I have a 92x 4x2 4.0 v6 5sp 210,000 miles stock. I drive it everyday for work. Runs real good. It is in good shape too. I have a really bad oil leak. It needs a qt about every 200+ miles. It started out at about 1000 miles/qt. Then droped to 500 for while. And now its about every other day I put in a qt of oil. ANywho. found the site just by searching on Google. I have been checking it for a while for help and finally joined up. Thanks for the help.

Welcome To The Forum! possibility of a worn gasket somewhere. Good luck fixin it

Big thanks for running this site. I'm a hack in the garage, but I do enjoy taking a shot at fixing things myself. This site has the best info around...thanks!

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Hi all!
I'm a new member - joined to try to find some mpg improvements for my Dad's '05 Explorer. I know so little about this truck other than it's gold. :scratch:

I spend most of my time online hanging around at The Diesel Place (http://www.dieselplace.com), where I play with my '04.5 Duramax/Allison powered Chevy Silverado. Messing around with my truck, I've been able to boost hp by about 100-110 hp and increase highway mileage from 17.5 to 22.5 mpg. My goal is 25 mpg, and I'm pretty sure I can get there - pretty easily, in fact. So, I recognize the value/benefit of this type of 'net resource, and the potential gains available from tinkering with your truck.

I've read out here that a couple of guys are up around/above 30 mpg with their Explorers. That's about 2x my Dad's current mpg's; needless to say, if we could get near that, he'd be one happy camper.

If y'all have any pointers, tips, or ideas, in the words of Ross Perot, "I'm all ears!" :D

Randy

Hi Guy's

Just got s a used 04 Explorer Limited 4X4 yesterday. Mileage was pretty good for 4 yrs old, less than 40,000. Traded in an 02 Chev Silverado Duramax. The Explorer will be used to mainly drive back and forth to work and pull the wife's small travel trailer to horse shows. We have an 08 Super Duty SRW 350 for hauling the horse trailer.
This is my first Explorer and I will probably have more than a few questions. The Explorer was the only used one on the lot with a V8 that could pull the trailer and it had all the beeps and whistles so why not. The wife likes the heated leather seats already.

See ya Around.

Mike

Hi Guy's

Just got a used 04 Explorer Limited 4X4 yesterday. Mileage was pretty good for 4 yrs old, less than 40,000. Traded in an 02 Chev Silverado Duramax. The Explorer will be used to mainly drive back and forth to work and pull the wife's small travel trailer to horse shows. We have an 08 Super Duty SRW 350 for hauling the horse trailer.
This is my first Explorer and I will probably have more than a few questions. The Explorer was the only used one on the lot with a V8 that could pull the trailer and it had all the beeps and whistles so why not. The wife likes the heated leather seats already.

See ya Around.

Mike

Welcome to the forum Guyz!

Welcome to this forum! AlDive's Quest for 30 thread has many fuel saving ideas.

Hello
I'm new here . have an 87 ranger 2.9 (runs like a champ) also a 70 duster that will be pro street someday, within the next 50 years .A 2006 honda shadow that will have a custom paint job after the new year .
The wife has 97 olds cutless and her daughter has a 97 saturn.

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Just taking the time to introduce myself. My name is John. Currently project is a uncut 74 bronco ranger. Have had a 91 4.0l pushrod, a 98 5.0l, and a 00 4.0l sohc explorers in the past. I wish I had kept my 5.0l explorer to use the 4r70w and engine in the bronco but at the time I had no idea it would be of use to me and sold it. Oh well. Maybe I'll find a good deal on one here in the future. Love to wheel, camp, and fish in my spare time.

Currently don't have an explorer...I couldn't justify getting one after they went to their IRS and I ended up getting a 06 v-8 4runner to replace my 98 v-8 explorer as a daily driver.

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Hello every one my name is Alex im 22 and this weekend im trading my 93 probe gt straight up for a 98 explorer sport 4.0 SOHC.. only thing is i might need to get a new tranny it slips a bit in first if you hammer on it im going to try to change the fluid and filter first but other than that i am extremely excited

Welcome to this forum! You should replace the fluid, and filter if they are very dirty, and have about 30k miles on them.

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Mines a 96 explorer eddie bauer

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Hi everyone-
I'm new here and love all kinds of cars. I presently have a 2000 expedition and came across this site by google. Hope to find some information about my vehicle through the forum. Thank you

Hello everybody!
I just bougth a '00 explorer xlt 4.0 , 68.000 mi.;I feel like is taking gas like nothing else
maybe is because I had a minivan 4 cilynder before this baby,I could get as much as 270 miles per 20 gallons; I don't know if it's normal for this kind of suv's. Any Ideas in how to get a better mileage?

Welcome to this forum! Check AlDive's thread called Quest for 30.

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Hello fellow explorer's !
New to the forum and hope some of you "experienced" mechanics can help solve a few mystery problems I have with my 93 Eddie Bauer 4.0 2wd.
Cold start - rough idle, shuts off, restart, same result unless you pump accelerator and hold idle over 1200 rpm. Once engine warms up, seems to run ok. Changed IAC valve, seemed ok for a day or two, then back to same problem. also have residue comes out tailpipe when engine starts, black condensation only during engine start. no smoke. Also, checkengine comes on sometimes immediately, sometimes after 3 or 4 miles. Drives and runs fine on hwy at 70 mph. Has 99000 miles. Any ideas ?

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Hi all, new to this site! I've been looking for a BroncoII site that's active for awhile. Was on another one that seemingly disbanded or was attacked by a virus or something!

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I want a 4-6 inch suspension lift.
I don't care about the rear all I want
Is the front suspension.

I can't afford much so yeah.
If you can help me that would be great thanks.

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Hallo all! I have 1999XLT and this forum is good spring of knowledges. My car has 120,000 miles with known problems.

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Hello and Thank You. I am New and its going to take Me some time getting around the site. But I think it's Great. I had a 91 and 94 XLT. Now I have a 96 XLT, next year I'll start looking for a newer model.

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My first post. Just bought a 1998 Explorer Eddie Bauer.

Parochoprs

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Thank You

Hello,
I am new to the Ford world, I hope I have found a good place to learn and share my knowledge. I am VW at heart but everybody needs a truck so I had to bend a little bit.
I am in the Army and have served the US for 14 years, retirement in in sight.

Sam:salute:

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Hi to all. New here but not to cars and trucks. I sold my toy (83 mustang GT)2 years ago to buy our house but now have a new one. I had to buy my wife a newer X but I got her old one (95 XLT). I have been looking at lifting it and really like the SAS. I looked at the lift that Cory did for Josh but can't seem to get to all the pics. This won't be a hard core off-road machine but in will get used. Any help and/or pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanx and I'll be typing at U later

AL

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I am from Washington state, and love to go off road. I 've just got a 1986 Bronco II.

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Today I called CRASHNDENT to ask him a question about my 95 ranger 4x4 and he turned me on to this site. I am looking foreward to getting to know everybody and learning more about my Ranger. jackofalltrades

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im a new member and would like to start off by saying hello, my problem is i have a 89 ford ranger 2.3 dual spark engine that broke a piston and shot a rod through the oil pan(and yes it is posible) now i have found a a replacement motor for about 300- 350 bucks but im pretty sure that it is not dual spark and i dont want to spend a whole lot of money rewiring or looking for a new comp will anyone tell me if this will work

Welcome to this forum! What year is that other motor from?

My truck is 1989, the donor motor is out of a mustang i do not know what year all i know is it has around 125k miles on it and at about 105k it had a new reworked head with a 5 angle valve job also it said something about it bieng a e8 block all i can tell from the pics is it is a 2.3 with the intake and exhaust in the same place as mine but it has only one distributor with 4 wires. i belive this will be my biggest problem, i belive i can take the wires going into my 1st ignition coil pack and re soder them to work wih a distributor cap but i am not completely certain i also need to know if i need some different 02 sensors , also if my throttle body will work, thank all in advance

hey, im guessing that you all know that im new here. i do have lots of questions about numerious things and i tend to have bad luck with my trucks. im hoping that you guys can answer my questions when the time comes lol. A little more about me. I live in a little town called slate lick PA and its a pretty cool place. not much to do tho. my pride and joy is a 92 ranger stx. ext cab, 4.0L i love that truck and wouldnt trade it for the world. i also own an 02 ranger xlt. i am currently having problems with that also. (no luck) i look forward to posting on here and hope that you guys except me. thanks.

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Hi Guys !!...........I'm very happy to be here...I have a Ford Explorer 1994 XLT....and I have a question : Someone have a owner's manual for Explorer 1994?....Can send me by e-mail or indicate where I can donwload it ??...:)cheers....Merry Christmas !!

Welcome to this forum! There are different websites where you could download a manual from a 96-up. I don't know of any which have one for your vehicle's year. Check # 13 in my list of useful threads for more information: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159058

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Hello Everyone my name is Cody, I just got a 99' Mercury Mountaineer AWD 5.0 V8. i was trying to find a place to help me out with stuff for my truck and people who share the same interest in these vehicles as i do. thank you for letting me join your community and hope to talk with some of you soon.

Welcome To The Forum Cody!

Welcome to this forum!

My names Chris and I'd like to give a big hello to the community, I just got a '94 Eddie Bauer edition truck and came here looking for some advice on how to make her a sportier machine, and make her my own. I'd like to thank you guys for crafting such a fine site and community too.

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hi my name is chris im from mechanicville. i have a 95 explorer xlt 4x4. i wanna know what is the biggest tire i can fit on the truck without any suspension mods. it is my everyday driver and i have a project ranger. most of my money goes into the ranger. i just want a bigger meatier tire without having to lift the truck.

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hi, this is jack, i have a 1999 Explorer Sport RWD 2-Door, had it since 1999 and haven't really got into tinkering cars so nothing's been modified. recent events got me fascinated with the "euro-look" (i.e. front/rear fog lights, headlight washers, towing bars, etc.) is this something i can do to my exploerer without being flashy? in other words, i'd like to use OEM EUDM parts as much as possible to have that simple, elegant, stock look. any advice will help. thanks.

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Im new to the forum but not to Explorer bought mine new in 96 and just startin to get some bugs so did a search and found you guys. Probably be askin lots of questions after I search to see if my problems have been adressed on the forums. Own a 96 Explorer a 96 E-350 and have had a whole crap load of other Ford trucks.

Welcome To The Forum! You Sound Like Another Ford Addict :thumbsup:

New Here! My name is James and I live in Summerville (Charleston) SC. I just bought my first SUV last week. 04 XLT. Looks like some good info here. I have been a ford guy for years as I am a mustang freak. However, I am trying to be more practical right now with the family and all.

Welcome To The Forum James!

Welcome to this forum!

My name is Scott and I live in Meadville, PA. I have a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer w/ 192k miles. So, I'm gonna need this place. Overall, the truck is rust-free and really looks great. Maintenance wise, not too bad. I only have a couple problems that I am working on. This is my first Ford product, I have been a Chevy guy my whole life, but I really love this Merc. Its a SOHC 4.0L and it kills the '93 Blazer 4.3L I had Last year. I really appreciate what everyone here is doing, and I thank you.

Scott

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Just got rid of a chevy S10 blazer ZR2. needed more room to take my great grand kids around. very happy with the 2004 explorerLTD. I`m a X truck driver over the road. don`t know about this AWD stuff. feels good. got a roar under me on the road will take it in after the new year.

:exp:Just got rid of a chevy S10 blazer ZR2. needed more room to take my great grand kids around. very happy with the 2004 explorerLTD. I`m a X truck driver over the road. don`t know about this AWD stuff. feels good. got a roar under me on the road will take it in after the new year.:exp::exp:

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Recently acquired 02 Explorer XLT4.0. Installed K&N air filter.. mpg around 20 at mixed California freeway speeds (from dead stop to 70 to dead stop in 100 feet.. lol :roll:). It has 89 K and looking for suggestions for spark plugs. Also wonder if Ford plug wires are the way to go? Thanks.

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Welcome to this forum!

HI, I am Nosmo, the 's' is pronounced with a hard 'z' sound as the first 's' is in Cosmos.

I found this site with Google searching for Ford Explorer Troubleshooting.

I have two Explorers, on is a 94 XLT with a 5 speed standard trans and manual hubs (4whl drive, 4 doors), and the other is a '00 Eddie Baur (sp?) model with the SOHC engine.

This '00 is the one I need help with at the moment and I will search some the forum for the symptoms and see what shows up.

Thanks for being here and I hope to gain a lot and help where I can as I do most of my own work on both these Explorers.

Later,
Nosmo

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Hello everyone. My 1999 Explorer Sport stalls when it is hot. Even when I am driving if I take my foot off the gas to slow down, it stalls. What can be the cause?

Welcome To The Forum! I myself am not sure, just ask in the 95-2001 explorer forum.

Welcome to this forum! It might be the IAC solenoid.

BrooklynBay,

I used the Search feature of this site and the IAC seemed to be the best place to start. I cleaned it and my '00 Explorer now runs fine. I will post more in the Forum I found all the great info at.

Thanks for being part of this info sharing and have a great holiday!!

Nosmo
'00 and '94 Explorers.

Hi, I have a 94 ranger 2 wheel drive. I would like to install factory air and cruise control,maybe change the rear end to 373 gears for towing. I work in a scrap yard and have a little luck finding parts for the upgrades I'm interested in doing. I think I have all the parts for the cruise control. May need help finding the best way to istall it. I will be hanging out here alot just to find out what parts I can use from any number of cars, trucks, explorers. Thanks for the help.

Welcome to this forum! You will be a very liked, and vaulable member of this forum if you work in a scrap yard. Take a look at the parts wanted section, and you will see the load of requests on a daily basis.

Hey, I have a '99 explorer Sport and am looking to do a lot of upgrading. Anyone know where the nearest scrap yard is to Annapolis MD where i might have some luck finding parts?

Welcome to this forum! Try doing a google search for scrap yards in your area.

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Hi all you good people.. I subscribed to this forum some time ago to solve some problems with my daughter's 96 2wd xlt. With the help from the experts on this forum, my problem resolutions were so much easier. My other daughter now has a 98 4wd xlt. Now some problems have come up at 112kmi with the transmission and/or the transfer case. Since I've just towed it into my driveway, I haven't started the diagnosis, but will right after Christmas is over. I'm reading all I can from the experienced folks here to learn all I can so I can make an educated decision on how to approach and solve these issues. So far I have received much knowledge from "Glacier991" from Sacramento (if I read this right) on the transfer case and what's in there. I hate to be just a "taker", so if I take on these units, I will try to contribute all that is possible in the process. Again thanks so much for letting me participate. Regards, Frank Richards, Virginia Beach, VA.

Welcome To The Forum, guess you've been a member for quite awhile.

Welcome to this forum!

Noob, just joined. Son (& me) own a 2002 xls 4x4.
Was seeking out help because the 4x4 was not working. Searched and found the answer! Thanks!
Long time Ford guy. Have owned a 88 Bronco II 4x4 , 99 XLT 4x4, 87 Turbo Coupe, couple of Tauruses, and several Mustangs.

Welcome to this forum!

Thanks for the Forum. I am also a moderator on the forwardlook net and like to restore old Mopars.

Enginator
94 XLT Manual tranny

Welcome to this forum! You have something in common with Rick (the owner of this website). He's in the process of restoring a Dodge Dart. He has a thread on this: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190139

What a great site!! I found the solution to my problem. I am going to get the parts today!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tony
2000 X

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Hello All! Just wanted to pay my dues and post on the new member thread. Im sure I will have many post as I read through the threads. Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas!

Fritz

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Welcome To The Forum! And Thanks Had A Good Christmas.

Hello. I just got a 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer. Redfire. 3rd row power fold seats. V6, 2 wd.

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very cool, loved the one tech article. joined because I liked it and wanted to say so.

Hello all
I registered here as this is probably the place to go to find out information about a few different things being Mercury Mountaineers and Sport tracs.

Welcome to the forum--

did you see
www.mountaineerforum.com

it leads you right back here-pretty cool huh?

No can't say I saw that but thanks...I'm looking to buying a mercury mountaineer but haven't landed one yet...gotta get rid of the escape and x-type first...or at least one of the other 2...any idea where to go for sub boxes in sport tracs? My brother just bought one and I searched google and thats when this page popped up...

hey im new i have a 1993 explorer with a 4 inch lift 33x10.50 bfg's um 15x8 procomp steel wheels modified exhaust a new 8.8 rear rebuilt a4ld tranny and stuff. i was just saying hey and wondering whats new.

Hello everyone (hope I'm in the right place) Anyhow, I'm new to these forums, as I have just purchased a 2005 XLT V8 4WD. My other car is a 93 Thunderbird (non-SC unfortunately), so I'm obviously a Ford fan. I'm a 32 year old Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Orange County, California who like to do things himself whenever possible. So I'm sure you all will be seeing my name come up in the future with plenty of "how-do-I" questions. So thanks in advance for your help - I'm looking forward to it.

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Hello,
I have a 2001 explorer that i just locked the keys in and the key fop nor the key will unlock it. So I thought I would try this site out.

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Welcome to this forum!

Howdy!

Nice scene name. :us:

hello all. Im new , the names Splifs. I own a 1996 X, 4.0l 4dr limited full loaded. I got a system in it . All alpine hardware, including the Alpine PLV-7, and all speakers are Bostin accustic's pro comp. Its a very clean close to mint with 200k on it. its 2wd, with 4 auto & 4 low, I tinted the windows its all black on grey. iits got the ride control. I want to lower it and put on 20's or 22's if i can. i got on 16" boyds deep dish but it dosnt look very good with the wide stance look. hope to lean alot from u all, im new to explorers, im used to mustangs, ive had 5 of em, 1979-( 2) 1982 GT's,- 1989 LX & 1991 notch, ;) all 5.0L's my fastest on was 12.89 et

hey everyone new guy here from las vegas i have a 03 4x4 ranger with a few mods done to it

Welcome To The Forum! what is the point in having a 4X4 if your going to lower it?

Welcome to this forum!

Howdy everyone.
I currently have a 06 Eddie Bauer and 03 Short right now. I also used to have a supercharged 91 XLT 5-speed that I sold a few years back.

I'm looking to get some new/used rims soon for the 03 and I will have a couple sets of tires and rims for first and second gens up for sale in a couple months.

Welcome to this forum!

Thanks for having me. My real name is Ryan from a small town in NW Georgia. I currently just purchased a 2001 Sport Trac XLT for $1500 but it has some problems that I'm hoping to straighten out because the junk GMC Sierra is playing out. My first vehicle was 81 Ranger F-100 that I dearly miss. My second was a 91 Mustang. From there I went downhill with a 69 Camaro and the GMC that I just mentioned. I do have a 68 Firebird but never drive it and only have it because its all original from Hawaii. So needless to say, I'm glad to be getting back to my roots as long as the Sport Trac will pull together for, at a low cost. Again, thanks for having me here.

Ryan

I have a 96 Explorer Sport.
do I have a clutch that can be adjusted?
It just started to slip.
Not any real problem yet.
I am hoping an adjustment will be able to fix this?????????
I know if I take it into the dealer......they'll rip me off.
Same ? about the Emer. Brake too please:exporange

thank you !
Wendy

Wendy,

I assume you have the standard transmission, 5 speed?. If so, I also assume it is just like the one I have in my 94 Explorer XLT, 4 dr, 4x4, 4.0 v6 engine. If that is so, the clutch is actuated by hydrolic pressure, not a cable. There are two cylinders in the system. The "slave cylinder" is the one that is pushed by the clutch peddle and the the other is inside the transmission bell housing and moves the clutch plate, that one is called the "master cylinder." From what I understand and have also read inside one of these forum "threads" is that it cannot be adjusted.

I do have one question, how do you know it is truly "slipping?" I have never experience it so wonder what those symptoms are.

As for the emergency brake, that could be an adjustment problem or it might be that your break shoes are worn and need replacing. It isn't too hard to see if the lining is thin or not.

Good luck and Happy 2008,
Nosmo

welcome to the forum new members that just joined

Welcome to this forum!

I want to say thank you!
This forum and all the kind members of Explorer Enthusiasts... Thank You!
I appreciate all the help, the patience, and great advise!

WendySanDiego

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OK, Splooder.
You have......... a unique........ way with words.
Mercy!

Jeeps?
Who was talkin' bout' Jeeps anyways?
I am all new to this.
However, I have a feeling these "EX'ys" here in Exy-ville,
don't like the "J" word, darlin!

I don't have a my space, or I would!

:thumbsup:
Nice to be here and happy new year for everyone !!!!!!

OK, Splooder.
You have......... a unique........ way with words.
Mercy!

Jeeps?
Who was talkin' bout' Jeeps anyways?
I am all new to this.
However, I have a feeling these "EX'ys" here in Exy-ville,
don't like the "J" word, darlin!

I don't have a my space, or I would!

I think you're seeing my signature line, that is there anytime I make a post on anything.

Welcome to this forum!

Happy New Year to everyone! This is one great site.

Kenny

Happy New Year to you too, Welcome To Explorer Forum! Alot of useful informatin here.

Hows it going? Names Mike and im a Marine stationed in 29 Palms, CA but am originally from Spotsylvania, VA. About to buy a 2001 Sporttrac and am just trying to findout some stuff about them and looking into converting it from 2WD to 4x4. looking forward to talking to ya'll

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Hi all,

Just about to pick up a '97 XLT which is absolutley stock standard (but very very cheap). I am looking for some advice on modifications that will allow me to tackle some serious four wheel driving. Hopefully there are other aussies on the site that could direct me to places in Melbourne where they have had work done. things I need advice on are in no particular order are as follows,

Bullbar (winch Capable)
how high can an explorer be lifted and approx cost
diff lockers for explorers
can 35" or 37" tyres be fitted
snorkel
sliders/steps

thanks in advance for the information

baldman

Hi all,

Just about to pick up a '97 XLT which is absolutley stock standard (but very very cheap). I am looking for some advice on modifications that will allow me to tackle some serious four wheel driving. Hopefully there are other aussies on the site that could direct me to places in Melbourne where they have had work done. things I need advice on are in no particular order are as follows,
Bullbar (winch Capable) how high can an explorer be lifted and approx cost diff lockers for explorers can 35" or 37" tyres be fitted snorkel sliders/steps

thanks in advance for the information

baldman

Hello! I found this site searching for pics of some lifted sport tracs and have seen several on here and also found some very helpful info. Great site! I had an 01 Ranger previously but have my first child on the way and needed a couple more doors so I traded and got my 01 Sport Trac. I am very happy with it but it is 100% stock and I can't stand that too long. I am looking to lift it, add some bigger tires and wheels and do a few performance add-ons. Thanks for the welcome and a great site.

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i am from ontario canada, i have a 96 ex, mostly stock, but with a bit bigger tire, and a bit of a sound system,, ,

Hello everyone nice site looks like it has some good info...maybe i can find the info i need for my a4ld problems

How's it going .. New here Nice looking forum here .. Looking to learn alot . :D

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Hello ewerybody. First if you cant understand me then that are because i am from estonia and my english language is bad:D. Dont be mad at me. I joined this forum because i own ford explorer , and i like to upgrade my ride. My car is wery bad ,because the last owner wassnt cear about that car. I like to do this car a upgrade at long time , by my self. and ewery tips are welcome. thank you and , i have a really good feeling that i found this forum.

my msn is hunt110@hotmail.com if needed

and dont ask where is Estonia :confused:

Welcome to this forum! What language do they speak in the country where you come from?

Welcome to this forum! What language do they speak in the country where you come from?

Estonian , english , russian ,

Hello everyone happy new year. I just joined this forum and was looking for a HID kit for 9006 bulbs. Any recomendations/suggestions ?

Welcome to this forum! What color (6k-10k) are you looking for?

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Hello..... just joined to see if I can get some help with some problems. We recently purchased a 98 Eddie Bauer Explorer and are loving it. Used to have a 98 Eddie Bauer Expedition but the wife felt it was too big for her to drive. I've had a 91 Ranger for years but just recently got it going again.

I've been driving cars and a 4 wheel truck since getting rid of the expedition, but wanted an SUV. Been admiring Explorers for a long time so what the heck, I bought a super clean one with quite a few miles but running like a top.

Being a classic car restorer, I'm usually over on the classic car forums and I sure get a lot of help there. I know forums are great for help so I'm looking forward to posting some questions about some underneath noise that has me baffled since nothing is loose. I'll soon be posting over on the other question threads.

442 man

Welcome to this forum! Could you post some pictures of these classic cars?

hey i been looking at these forums for a while getting ideas on what to do with my 98 explorer AWD v8 5.0l and now ive joined. i dont really understand how to post pictures

Welcome to this forum! You have to either upload the picture to a hosting website like PhotoBucket, and link them to this website like this Link with picture or sign up for elite membership to have them stored directly on this website.

Hi! I just registered and found this site by doing a google search on a part number.

My fiance has a 2002 Explorer XLT (I have a '03 Monte)....but I drive the truck. We both love the truck, but we have been having all of the problems that you can find on the net about the 2002.

Quite recently we needed the 4WD, but it wouldn't engage. I sat at the dealer today for almost 4 hours for them to find what is wrong, and I am not completely trusting what they tell me, so I thought...what the hey....I will try this forum to see what all advice (good or bad) I can get from you people :)

As I said, I really love the truck. I just need some help with finding out what is going on with it and hope some folks here can help guide us in the right direction.

I am going to spend some time here and look around and see what all I can find. I look forward to meeting you all :)

Deni

Welcome to this forum! Check the sticky threads in the transmission section for more information.

:us: Hello newbies, welcome to the Forum. Hey wait, I'm a newbie, myself! Only been here about a couple of months, ever since I got my Explorer. Used the 4X4 yesteday off road for the first time. It was a little strange because I was all alone in the woods and only had room the width of my truck. Found a place to turn around and I was coming back when I got into some real slick red mud (North Carolina mud), going up an incline. the back tires started to spin and my truck was starting to slide sideways. First I thought maybe I'll back down the hill and get a running start. Then I thought, this was a good time to try out the 4X4. I stopped, put my trans. (auto) in neutral and pressed the 4X4 button. I heard the appropiate clunk and it was ingaged. Put it in Drive and Immediately my truck pulled right up the hill with no problems at all. I guess it's no big deal to a veteran 4 wheeler, but I was extremely happy. I was hopin and hollerin and said "Yes!" When I got out of there I just stopped, put it in neutral and pushed the 4X4 button again and then I went in the opposite direction for at least 10 feet and it was disingaged and I was on my way. I left a lot of mud on the road for about a mile. Went right to the car wash and it was clean again. Maybe I should have left the mud on awhile, but hey, it was Sunday. :D

Hi everyone. Just wanted to say thanks for welcoming me to your great site!
I am sure I will have alot of questions I will be asking about my sport!
I have heard alot about this site, and have looked up things regarding repairs on my sport, and this forum alway's comes up in my search for the answers, so I wanted to join..

I look forward to getting some great advice! :D

welcome jodigirl

Welcome to this forum!

Just wanted to introduce myself. I found this site while looking for answers to various problems I have had with my explorer and found your members to be very knowlegable.
I used to be a serious 4x4 enthusiest when I lived in CO, but traded my machine in for my explorer to transport my kid around. I'll probably start building a new one some time next year.

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Moved this post to a new thread.

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hi

Hey ddb Welcome To The Forum! What kinda truck ya got?

As you can see by my join date I have lurked for a while. My '02 4.0 2WD has the typical tranny problems and I am trying to overcome them or get rid of it, which I hate to do because it is a good vehicle for the wife. It has hesitation shifting between all gears and the lag between park and reverse. I had a buddy that owns an AAMCO shop hook it up and drive around but it showed no codes. I am going to service it this weekend and hope a good cleaning and fresh fluid helps. The weirdest thing is when you place the shifter in the 3 position past Drive, the car goes straight to third gear, meaning it takes off in third and never gets out of it. It didn't throw a code while doing this either. Oh yeah, my panel under the back glass is busted all to crap just like everybody else's. Thanks FORD.

I found the ratiotek pdf which I will hang on to and some other good stuff here, Thanks Y'all.

Well Welcome To The Forum! Nice To See Ya Make A Post! :thumbsup:

Hello, I am new to the site, and from Louisville, Ky. I am having problems with creating a new thread. Any advice?

Welcome to this forum! Select the section on the forum which you want to make a new thread, and select the new thread option on the upper left hand corner of the page. Some sections like the General Explorations forum are closed. You can't edit, post, or start a new thread there.

Looking for a set of custom bumpers for my 98 Ranger. There's a number of company's that make a stealth front bumper for full size truck that I like, but I haven't been able to find anything that will mount on my ride.

For the rear bumper I would like a swing out spare tire mount along with a high boy jack mount.

Anybody have any advice for me

Wayne

Welcome To The Forum!

Thanks for the welcome, I also am having another problem. I have an 02 XLT and the dome lights are not shutting off when exiting the car, any suggestions? Also the keypad on the door doesn't seem to be working.

I don't really know much about that explorer, ask in this forum here http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101 it's designated for 02-05 Explorers. :) good luck

Hello all: I have just purchased a used 1994 XLT and can't wait to pick all of your brains....

Guido.

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Welcome to this forum!

been here b-4 awhile ago. worked with a serious explorer girl from you guys. Actually worked on her explorers many times and still recieve calls for assistance. surfed your site many times due to her and tried to help out in the past with problems. Ive been a ford tech for 12 years and just recently left the private sector to work for the state police on the interceptors. job security. have one 02 explorer wife drives. 3 mustangs and hopefully anonther explorer soon. Won't be 2 modded due 2 kids have to get in but we'll c. I'll be checking back often as i just got a laptop.

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Welcome to this forum!

Hello,
I just joined the site. I have been looking for an Explorer fourm since I bought my 97 Eddie Bauer. How hard / complicated is it to put the spring back on the drivers door latch?

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Welcome to this forum! The picture didn't come out in your post.

Whats up guys, i Just joined today...I have a 97 XLT Black V8 5.0l Sohc...i have pics....just wondering if anyone is from NYC here? well hit me back i have loads of questions for you guys. Thanks for the welcome

Welcome to this forum! There are many peope from NY on this forum.

Welcome To The Forum! If ya get a chance post some of your pics up for all to see. :)

Welcome to this forum! The picture didn't come out in your post.

I think I have it fixed now, THANKS for the Welcome !

Good Lookin Ex Hybred

im new to this site i have a 1993 explorer i plan on building in to my new off road toy right now i am using a suzuki samuari that i built im looking to see what all i can do with it thanks all ill try to get pic of it soon thanks for your time:exp:

Just joined this site two weeks ago and already have solved and repaired 3 problems with my 98 4 door by reading previous posts and threads. This site is the best I have seen for down to earth and helpful information.

While I am new to the site, I have had two previous Explorers. I wish I had seen this site sooner...Looking forward to participating.

Viper.87
Ontario, Canada.

I'm a newbie here and still lovin' my 99 XLT! OK, so I'm getting ready to replace the transmission and have an annoying problem with the driver side door lock. Other than that, it's in perfect shape and is my baby! My daughter wanted me to sell it and by a new vehicle? Why? It's paid for, runs ggrreeaatt, looks pretty darn good and a transmission is a lot cheaper than a new vehicle.

I've worked on cars since I was a little girl and have no problems tearing an engine down if the need arises. So far, my baby hasn't given me any problems other than the tranny but if it should, I'm ready!!

BSBishop:D

I have a 98 mountaineer v8, my time waster, done some bolt on stuff, Waiting for tax return money for headers, Best of all, Burns zero oil, leaks zero oil, 3rd transmission with bm shift kit barks tires on the 1-2, zero rust And has over a quarter million miles..In the past i've had a 2001 ranger4x4, and 94 explorer xlt, both of which i've rolled..Lets hope the third times a charm.

Here is pics of My 97 Blk Xlt
Please give me feed back...it still need some modification i took out my limo tints i got pulled over, so these NYPD (NEW YORK PRICKS AND DICKS) cut them off my window....the crome grill is going to be chaned in black and the stock pin strips are coming off....anyone know were i can rims...im looking for like rims that are for trucks to make it look like a truck not a gay import. lol well please give me feed back...ill take pics of the interior soon.
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Welcome To The Forum! and nice explorer AZONEBTB

:confused:I can not find the location of the horns on my 96 explorer. It is the only thing stopping me from an inspection.Welcome to the New Member Forum. This is the place to introduce yourself, tell us where your from, and ask various questions about the functions and features of this site. Feel free to test these features out here. Here are some helpful links to get you started:

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Welcome to one of the best sites on the net! Feel free to e-mail me or post any questions you may have.:)

I found my way to this forum by way of a Google search for transfer case problems. I have been looking for a group like this for Expeditions but haven't found one so I hope you will welcome me anyway. I'm Bill, an electrician in Milwaukee, WI. Hi to All....

Hello Every one I am new here and needed some help to find the horn location on 96 xplorer . Need them to pass inspection here in Texas.

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hi guys just writing to say hi . i just join i hope this will be a great group to be in .

Hi guys /Gals---Iam new to the form and its my first post.
Iam from Henery Co. Ky.

Findly got my 2000 Explorer XLT paid for.

Now its time to lift it and have some fun.
hope to find ideas from folks who have been there and don that.
May be meet people in my area that like off roading as much as I do.

GOOD TO BE HERE, THANKS

Hey Welcome To The Forum! This is a great Explorer/Mounty based vehicle enthusiast forum, alot of people have lifted there explorer's and taken'em off roading. Good luck with your explorer build :thumbsup:

Welcome to this forum!

I've been skimming thru this site for several years now and have previously been registered on this site, don't recall what name I was under, have found lots of helpful info and hopefully might be able to contribute.

I've got a 1999 sport 4.0 litre ohv, red in color, 4" superlift kit, a powertrax locker with 4:10 gears, basically 32" yokohama mt's,a warn 8000i winch on one of those cradles so I can mount it front or rear, also just upgrded the radio to a pioneer with infinity speakers, Wouldn't mind upgrading the horses one day though cause it lacks power when loaded.

1999 sport, in the last year or so the truck has become a little hard to start, nothing serious but it just wants to crank more than usual, it's got an Optima battery which is about 2 years old so shoud'nt be that, any ideas?

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Welcome to this forum! The battery isn't the problem since it cranks. Clean the MAF sensor, and check the ECT sensor with an Ohmmeter to see if it's within spec.

hello im new here i just got a good deal on a 96 limited awd v8 and figured i would join and get some help with any problems i may run into. any advice in advance would be great. Right now the only problem i have is the heat/ac doesnt work the previous owner said its a lose wire but ill have to do some searching and see if anyone else has had a problem. any ideas my aim is black94g20t

Welcome to this forum! Check the heater control valve, and the blend door.

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well the rear heat works lol im gonna take the radio out and check the wiring behind it thats the last time the heat worked was before the radio install.

welcome to the forum 96pearl

Welcome to this forum!

Just wanted to say hi to all and I just joined. I stumbled upon this site doing a yahoo search on changing lower ball joints and found "Mountineer Green" very helpfull info. Then I got playing around and found a lot of posts about mods, exhaust, lifts, etc....(I love "jtsmith" 's rig.....I want to build a 347 for my EB.........That sounds awesome!!) I used to be a Chevy man when I was younger, I had c-10's, V-8 s-10's, camaros, etc.....then one day a friend of mine told me about a friend of his wanting to sell a 1989 fox body mustang 5.0 and he told me I should give it a try (test drive)....after all, my friend had a v-8 drop top mustang and it was pretty much stock besides under drive pullies, mac shorty shifter and K-n-N filter. It went OK, not fast, just OK. When I laid my eyes on this mustang LX hatch, I says..."looks like a typical ford mustang, weld drag lite wheels and tinted windows.....are you embarrased to drive it and that is why you want to sell it"? He gave me the keys and I said I will be right back, nothing could compare to my super GM camaro z-28. Needless to say, I was out driving that car for 45 minutes.......IT WAS AWESOME!! And that my hopefull friends is when the FORD bug bit me. I kept that mustang for 4 years while I phased out the Blazer and bought a 94 Explorer sport w/ a 5 speed tranny and drove that trouble free....untill the tranny went. I bought a new tranny, and drove her somemore, then I got the line on a southern (SC) 98 EB AWD, I said I will be down in a week to get it. I drove it up from SC to CNY and am still driving it. Now that I have found an Explorer fourm, I want to put her in the garage and modify it to be a sleeper.....Who needs a Mustang when an Explorer is 10 times the fun kicking the crap out of unsuspecting import "wanna be" racers!

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Who needs a Mustang when an Explorer is 10 times the fun kicking the crap out of unsuspecting import "wanna be" racers!

couldnt agree more

Hey whats up I own A 97 Explorer and love it. Now that I said hello I am off to find out what is causing my backfiring. C-ya around the forum.

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Im brand new here...Ive read a bunch of posts, and thought this is th place i need to be...

Welcome to this forum! You've made a wise choice.

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hey everyone.. I am trying to find out info... I want personal experience by anyone who has driven a 2004 ford ranger xlt super cab f4x lvl II and can tell me about it's off road handling... Thanks

Welcome To The Forum! I couldn't tell ya with personal experience but you may want to try and ask this in the ranger forums on this site

Yes I realized that after I did my search that I prolly was in the wrong forum.. trying to find out info for a man..lol I gave him the site info and told him to look it up.. I did my part.. but thanks!:confused:

Hey guys, I came across the site doing a random search for a stereo for my brothers new 05 Explorer. I took his 97 EB off his hands yesterday and I have found a great deal of helpful information here. I'm hands on and will do pretty much all the things on it that need to be fixed. Mostly minor stuff like door handle replacement and blend door repair. It took me no time to find links with quick fixes.

Welcome To The Forum!

Thanks, from the amount of info available here I'll be hanging out quite a bit.

Welcome to this forum! Your profile says that you live in Durham, NC. Did you once live in Brooklyn, NY?

hello all. am new to the ford crowd. bought an 02 explorer xls and looking to change it up a bit. currently live in red springs nc but moving up to hampton va area in march.

Welcome to this forum! Your profile says that you live in Durham, NC. Did you once live in Brooklyn, NY?


Yes, I'm from the east ny, cypress hills area. I went to Franklin K Lane H.S.

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what`s up everybody? last year i bought a 93 explorer xl from a friend of mine for $300 bucks. it had a blown trans and alot of dents dew to late night brawls. i recently installed a 5.5in superlift w/extended radious arms and a set of 29inch super swampers on a set of 15x12 alcoas. in the future i would like to do a straight axel swap. i also have an extra set of 15x14in weld typhoon wheels for sale. thanks!

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Howzit brada?

Those tires must look tiny on that thing. :) There are a couple members from Hawaii around here. One of which did a SAS (solid axle swap). I'm trying to remember his board name..... when I think of it I'll let you know. I think he's on the Big Isle too.

Welcome to da site!

EDIT: Found it. Ohe_boy - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181186

Hello! I am new to the site, I have a Ford Ranger, and a recently purchased Ford Explorer 4x4. I am looking forward to researching your site to help with a few problems I am having with the Explorer. Seems to me this site and the members will help me in every way. I am looking forward to being a member here.:)

thanks:thumbsup:
Adam

I am new here too murphy 07, these guts now their stuff and this is a great place to be.

welcome to the forum

Welcome to this forum!

We are new members (wife and I), we haven't officially purchased our Explorer yet, but wanted to get started on talking with folks about their Explorer's--likes and dislikes. We are considering purchasing an '07 or 08 Explorer Ed Bauer or Limited. We've always been Honda people, but wanted an actual 4x4. We have friends that have Explorer's and they love them; so we thought we would come here to learn as much about them before purchasing one. We love the '07 and the '08's and hope to own one soon. So... here we are!

Welcome to this forum! Did you ever test drive a 4 X 4 Explorer?

Thank you for the welcome! We just test drove an '07 Explorer 4x4 V8 this past weekend. We enjoyed the ride. It was relatively quiet around town and had descent acceleration in city traffic and merging onto the highway. We were pretty set on an XLT with the V8 and 4x4, then our sales person told us about the program vehicles that typically have under 20,000 miles, have the full Ford warranty and can be had for thousands less being up to a year old. The '07 we test drove had the second row captains chairs (something we don't want, as we prefer the 7 passenger seating). However we got a feel for the vehicle and like the overall size, and feel that it will fit our needs for our growing children. We want a vehicle that is capable of true 4x4 off road ability, can tow up to 7000 lbs, hold up to 7 passengers, have neat bluetooth features like SYNC, and be relatively quiet for a mid-sized SUV. The only other vehicle that we've found that similarly matches the Ford in features, price, and specs, is the '07-08 Nissan Pathfinder V8. We like the look, but it appears much smaller than the Explorer. Having the V8 is important to us for towing a camper. So, that's what we think so far. Thank you again for the welcome!

Welcome to this forum! What color (6k-10k) are you looking for?

Looking for 6k

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hi all , the beauty of the net ha , down here in new zealand but all this help and tech knowledge at the press of a few buttons , looks very much like the place to ask for and receive some help , will try to find the correct forum to ask some questions re 5r55w box that makes a lot of noise yet no movement in reverse . oh joy

Welcome to this forum! Don't forget to add the year, and type of vehicle in your profile.

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Hi, this is Greenway, from Oregon. Snow and more and snow, and my 91 4x4 explorerer helped me find this website. I spent all day yesterday, just reading the posts and stuff here, and this place looks fantastic.
I'm part of another forum for another vehicle of mine, but this place looks to have twice the information, and hundreds of members more.
Thx for making this place avaliable.

Welcome To The Forum! Something wrong with your explorer or just browsing stuff for it?

Welcome to this forum!

First time on here and I've already found help for my daughter's 93 Explorer. Thanks!

Welcome To The Forum! Glad you've found help already.

WoW There is ALOT of pages to this!

Hello. A lot of info on this site and appreciate every bit of it. I'm not a mech but am mechanically inclined. It's nice to save money and do it myself!

95 Exp XLT

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Hey, I'm Josh, from Starkville, MS. I have a 2000 Ford Ranger 4WD OFF ROAD. I recently replaced the hub bearings, ball joints, and the inner tie rod ends. Then, the local Ford dealership service dept. applied a front-end wheel alignment. I did all the work except the alignment. The service dept. checked everything replaced, and approved of my repairs, but they didn't see if the hubs would lock to the axle. I noticed my hubs not locking shortly after the repairs were completed. My transfer case, axles, cv joints, and the shift or shift-on-fly switch is perfectly okay>>>>>are they're problems with the PVH hubs that I have b/c they are vacuum assisted. Need help, Please!!!!!!!>>>I am thinking about converting the hubs to either WARN or SUPERWINCH manual hubs. Thanks!!!, Josh!!! :confused:

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Just wanted to say hello to the group. I have been lurking around for a few days and from what I can tell, this is a very iformative site.

I have a 98 XLT, I purchased it for my son over a yr ago. It now looks like I am going to be rebuilding the engine and trans. The vehicle has right at 200K miles on it and I got it at a bargin price, so I am not going to complain.

Thanks again for the forum, it sure looks like it will come in handy.

Thanks
Mike

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Welcome to this forum!

Well I guess I am in the Al Gore dog house now that I traded my Mazda MPA that got up to 25mpg to a 2006 Explorer EB with power everything and get maybe 20 mpg.

Politics aside, glad to have joined. The 2 days I have had my Explorer I have LOVED it (mind you I have not fueled it yet). Can't figure out the nav sys yet. Hope to find much in terms of useful info on this site.

Thank you for having me,
Bob

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Welcome to the Forum! I'm sort of a pup here, myself. Glad to see a few from the P N W. Beautiful country out there.

PS: I wouldn't worry about Al Gore. I hear he just had a "Greenhouse gas attack". They rushed him to the Emergency Room where he was examined by a team of concerned doctors. His Proctologist came in and said that he had good news. He found Al's brain! :D

Welcome to the Forum! Glad to see so many new members. :us:

Welcome to this forum!

Hi, I'm new here, and so is my Explorer which I still don't have, I purchased it yesterday and hopefully will get it sometime later this coming week, it's a new '07 XLT that the dealer had on rebate, I am from Guatemala and only have had Ford experience with an '95 F-150 that I still use from time to time at work and its still strong... will see how the explorer turns out.

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Welcome to this forum!

I'm Joe from Arizona, i just got a 1996 Explorer
and looking in the internet to see if this Explorer has a built in remote door entry, and if, it has.
how to program a remote.
and doing so i found this Forum
that i found very useful in all means

Thanks
apsonme

Welcome To The Forum!, The 96 did have the remote entry option.

Hello everyone, I'm joining a forum for the first time, so my cherry's now popped. I just Bought a used 03 Explorer Sport XLT 2D 2X4 with 95,000 on her. She's been well maintained and in great conditon, I was just wondering if theirs anything I should be looking out for or that I should do extra for preventive mantince. Since it has high miles.

Thanks

Welcome To The Forum! Those miles aren't too bad, you'll eventually see a good bit of explorer owners on here have alot more than that and are still runnin strong.

Welcome to this forum!

Found your forum last night and hoping to get some good information while I am here. Purchased a 2000 black Explorer XLS 4dr awd/4wd. I have a lot of plans and hope to find lots of suggestions here, of course my plans always outweigh my wallet but if they didn't I would do everything in a day and be bored with it the next. Anyway, glad to be here, will see you all around.:D

hello all i just became a daddy to a 92 explorer 4x4 4dr!! 158k on the body but this guy took great care of everything! new short block 20,00 ago and complete trans and transfer overhaul 14000 ago oh and also all new brakes and lines and blocks etc.. $1400 dollars worth. Sold to me for $600. HE HE

Welcome to this forum!

New to the site. Just got an 05' Sport Trac and am looking forward to meeting everyone and beefing up my ST. Just bought a Westin Ultimate Bull Guard and Magnaflow Dual Exhaust. This will be my new hobby and am looking forward to it!:exp:

New to the site. Just got an 05' Sport Trac and am looking forward to meeting everyone and beefing up my ST. Just bought a Westin Ultimate Bull Guard and Magnaflow Dual Exhaust. This will be my new hobby and am looking forward to it!:exp:

it will go from a hobby to an obsession really quick...lol

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my name is joe from pa and have a 95 explorer sport my question is that im having trouble with rough idle and somtime stalling when warmed up and at a stop light or sign for too long does any one know what that could be i already cleaned the mass airflow sensor and the idlo air control valve please help suck in a big rut and dont want to spen lots of money guessing what it could be

Welcome To The Forum Joe!

do you know what could be the problem with my 95 ford explorer sport i love my sport just a little worried about what could be the problem

Welcome to this forum! Did you ever replace the fuel filter?

not yet im geting the spark plugs and the fuel filter changed in about a week

Hello everyone, from Dallas Texas.

I am new to this form. I am now a freshman in college and most likely to major in mechanical engineering.

I've had my '02 explorer now for about six months with 41k on it and love it. Haven't been off road yet.

Although now I am getting a bit concerned about the reliability of the transmission. I've got the 5R55E. Has anyone seen this page recently?

http://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Explorer/2002/transmission/

What is everybody's experience with this transmission? Any helpful hints to help prolong the tranny life would be appreciated.

Thanks.

welcome hitchhikingmike

hello everyone my name is matteo. i have a 97 ford ranger with a 4.0 2wd. it has 6" wider beams with 2.5 king coil over shocks and 2.5 king bump stops in the front w/19" of wheel travel. in the rear national leaf pac with 16" 2.5 king shocks w/18" of wheel travel. all fiberglass fenders unpainted of course. will have a pic soon

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Hello

welcome joeshuzu

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Glad to have found this site!

I'm James from the Hudson Valley (Poughkeepsie area) in NY. Just purchased a super-clean, black '01 XLT (w/58K). Just came out of the "high speed, (extremely expensive) Import Car Life" for awhile & decided to not get myself in too much trouble anymore. Thought it's about time to finally own an SUV. I've perused a few useful forums already and looking forward to enjoying some of the threads that'll be useful (or kick back and enjoy for laughs). :exp:

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My name is Princess, I live in east TN and have just picked up a 93 explorer XLT. I found this place by searching and I hope to meet many new friends here as I have been a hermit for awhile. Just saying hi to everyone.:feedback:

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Glad to have found this site!

I'm James from the Hudson Valley (Poughkeepsie area) in NY. Just purchased a super-clean, black '01 XLT (w/58K). Just came out of the "high speed, (extremely expensive) Import Car Life" for awhile & decided to not get myself in too much trouble anymore. Thought it's about time to finally own an SUV. I've perused a few useful forums already and looking forward to enjoying some of the threads that'll be useful (or kick back and enjoy for laughs). :exp:

Hi James and welcome to the Forum. Welcome all new members. I'm new myself. I also used to be in that life. (Corvette's) and this is new to me and I love it. I have only had my X for about 2 months and have had it off road a few times already. By the way, I'm from your neck of the woods originally. Stony Point on the Hudson. My wife and I used to ride up over your way on our motorcycle, in the summer. I remember the Park on the water. John :us:

Hello! I'm new here. (obviously, heh)
I'm 16 and my first car is our family's old '97 XLT. It's still in pretty good shape, no rust or dents (plenty of scratches though, and part of the door trim is coming off). I'll try and get some pictures up later.

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I like how you said out "old" 97.....

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Now this is an old vehicle. 1971 No scratches.

I've been reading this forum for some time, so I figured I would sign up... So Hello everyone.

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i am new to the explorer world, but have owned many other fomoco products!
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G'day all I'm Aaron from Australia, just got myself a 1997 Explorer XLT, i have used the forums here to find a few answers i had about my explorer, so i thought i might as well join and let my voice be heard and get some advice at the same time.

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G'day all I'm Aaron from Australia, just got myself a 1997 Explorer XLT, i have used the forums here to find a few answers i had about my explorer, so i thought i might as well join and let my voice be heard and get some advice at the same time.

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Back in search of info to fix a friends 92 sport 5sp w/inactive SOF;

the X was purchased in part of a move to Eastern Wash to deal with the occasional snow and to allow more cargo for shopping than the Pontiac Sunfire as well as to drag a trailer for hauling hay or the appliance <=> larger items.


part of the issue relating to the STB SOF is that the previous owners' selling for friend removed the aftermarket super stereo and clipped wires puller whatever was in the way and informed his ~friend~ that the X was burgled . . .

I will search posts and feel free to edit this as appropriate as I see that this may not be the ~topic~ to post these issues.
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my first ~ride~ was a 1965 Mustang 200 I6 3sp on column purchased with blown 1st gear bought in 1974 (I was junior in high school) for $200 and a trip to J-Y got a $35 replacement 3sp (the first from J-Y was filled with sawdust; the 2nd was not LoL)

{ a few of project/drivers have included 65 Austin Healy 3000 the 2912 cc after boring resulted in 2998cc, Aluminum body 2+2 convertible; '70? honda 600 sedan and a coupe with the aircooled M-C type engine and shifter from dash, 10" tires and fits in bed of full sized P-U; '69 Caddy; '72 & '74 Saab 73's (fiberglass 2 seater); '63 pontiac tempest; '79 Int'l 43'? school bus, 2-84 GMC 6000 busses, several Saab 99's in wagon back turbo and 4 dr; 84 Dodge Aries; 92 Aerostar XLT (A4LD slips in OD, front diff bracket broken, column shifter ~flops~ has this one parked; 4 different Jeep Cherokees; '79 RX-7 (first new purchase w/then girlfriend in '78); '85 Audi 4000CS Quattro (the other new purchase); '76? 260Z; assorted datsun 810's; flatbed car hauler F600 and a few M-C's including a Honda 450-4 and a Kawasaki Z1a.

this was to be a short intro (& to get rid of the ~nag~ at start of the forum . . . (am glad I had a phone call or who knows how complete this list would be with the off road skidders, track equipment etc??

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Hello, I'm new to Serious Explorations. Name is Chris and I hope to learn lots of new stuff about the Explorer.
Thanks

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Southwest Florida here... Found the site by searching for a front license plate bracket and floor mats for my 2003 Mountaineer. Looks like a great site.

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hey im new to this site .... i am a ford fanatic and i am in the navy:salute:, i just returned from a deployment in africa and my wife bought us a 99 sport, 2wd automatic, i have had 7 rangers and numerous cars but this is my first explorer, sort of. i also have a wrecked 2000 sport 4x4. i found a link to this site form therangerstation.com and i am very impressed with it so far. i hope to modify my exploder fairly heavily with my wife and new baby son in mind.....i would love to go crazy on it but she still has to be comfortable in it. one thing i have noticed is most of the members to this site have 4wd explorers...i have had a couple 4x4 rangers with lifts and one with a v8 swap, however i intend on building this explorer into more of a street truck, possibly bag it and start shaving the body. i hope my posts about a street explorer will be welcomed and i dont get too many people mad talking about lowering it. i would like to pop a transfer case in it and a solid axle but where i am living and with the current price of gas it seems like a better idea to get closer to the ground and go for looks rather then articulation. thanx and im sure i will enjoy this site

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Hello.

I am the newest member of this site at this very moment. I own a 2001 Ford Sport Trac and am looking for some information. Hopefully this site will be very helpful in my quest to keep my Trac for many more years to come.

Jeff

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Hi all, new member to the site from eastern NC here. Proud owner of a '99 Sport, have only had it five months but I love it, only complaint is that my wife drives it more than I do. Glad to be a member since this place seems to be very friendly and very helpful.

Welcome To The Forum! There's a fix to your problem.....Buy another Ex! :D j/k but not really :)

Just wanted to say hello. I am from Sevierville Tn and most of my questions and possibly suggestions will have to do with ford trucks.
I currently own a 1999 ford ranger 4x4 xlt extend cab with a 4 inch body lift. with 285 75r 16 A/T tires
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Neil here from chilly Illinois. Will be posting for help in the 911 forum.
Stay warm! :banghead:

Welcome to this forum! The 911 forum only allows members with elite status to start new threads. You could post into an existing thread or start a new thread in another category on the forum. What kind of problem are you having?

I replaced my starter, and still no crank. I posted a description over in the stock '95-'01 forum.

Hi everyone. Roe here from Toronto, Ontario just saying hello here in the forum! Just got my 97 Explorer last week just before a big snow storm got us and I didn't have any problem whatsoever driving around it. i love my truck :)

Hello Everybody but i need some help ASAP about my tranny in my explorer

Welcome to this forum! What's wrong with your transmission? You could start a new thread in the transmission section.

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Well, I'm an 18 year old "kid" from Pennsylvania. I have an 18 year old Ranger thats 2WD and will be a pre-runner when i get the money for it. Right now I'm experiencing some serious transmission issues with it, but everything else is fine. lol I'll admit, most of the problems are probably the result of my lead foot, but who hasnt been there right?lol but yeah, thats pretty much me and my truck.

Welcome To The Forum! Got pics of your truck? Check out the transmission section you may find answers to your trans issues there.

Yeah, i have some pictures of it, I just need to find them. Should I post them here, or is there a designated pictures thread somewhere?

Welcome to this forum! You could post the pictures in the transmission section of this forum.

Ok, sounds good to me. :)

Or do a registry for you and your truck and post pics there.

Hi every one.

Last night I saw this faurm and browsed a bit.
After years of struggle with a Chevy Blazer, last week we decided to buy a Ford Explorer '08 XLT. Still the vehicle is not delivered, hopefully in few days.

I hope it will be a different experience than the Blazer.

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welcome to all the new members that joined

Want to say hey to everyone, this is my first post and I am hoping this awesome place proves to be more helpful than other sites on installing a aftermarket audio system!

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Just wanting to say hello as a new member. I live in W. Texas. Have a '92 Ranger, XLT, 3.0, 2WD, K&N drop in, Bosch split (2) plugs. Just crossed 100K. Big Bend will be my next trip but 2wd is a little inhibiting. Cheers.

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Welcome to the forum with a lot of great advice.

Hi All, I have been using this site for a few weeks now and have found this invaluably. I have repaired the front auto hubs, and the loose bearings which in the past cost me quite a few bucks. Also I replaced the pads since everything was thorn open. I'm now trying to figure out where the noise is coming from underneath. Jacked the Eddy up on its fours and ruled out the transfer case but I believe it is either the rear u-joints or hopefully not but might be the rear differential. The noise seams to whine from speeds at 15 MPH and up but no clunk sound when braking or accelerating?
One thing I haven't found is info on the stock alarm system, if I lock the car I can only enter from the passenger door or the alarm goes off? If someone could direct me on where to find any info I would be much appreciative. Oh yes the stock wireless key entry quit a few years ago and I would like to solve this problem too. Thanks for a great problem solving site.

Fred

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hey everyone, i've been here a few times in the past looking for some quick fixes and tech stuff. decided to join. 99 Explorer XLS with clear diamond headlights and corners, HID fog lights (8000k), Silverstar Lows and His, custom grille, MB Quart speakers and amp, clear euro tails, K&N air filter

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email me or pm me.....rather an email...thanx

Welcome to this forum! This site has a classified section. You could post a want ad there for a better response.

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I signed up last June but never really "explored" the site until today. I already found some very good information regarding the rear diff maintenance!!!

I have a 2004 Explorer Ltd. and bought it three years ago with only 20K kms. Now, it has just over 100K and the truck still looks the same! Maintenance wise, I need to change the oil in the transmission, transfer case and both diffs. My rear diff has a very small leak that I want to fix along with the maintained. My transmission oil was already changed at 50K by a garage that had a machine that hocked up to the hoses on the truck. Isn't there an other way to do this?

At the same time, I'll most probably change my brakes - front and back. Any suggestions on where to buy the parts would be appreciated.

Anyway, good to join the forum finally and chat with you guys soon!

Welcome to this forum! The product review section has a lot of choices for many brands of brakes.

hi everyone just doing this because i have to.

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Hi! I just bought, as you can see under my name, a '94 Exploder Eddie Bauer. Don't know what else to say.. joining new forums and posting in the n00b topic is always awkward.

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Don't let it be awkward here :) And Welcome To The Forum Ya'll!

Hi. I'm new here, well, not that new because I did not post in this forum first. I was in NEED of help, post haste, regarding my '93 Ford Explorer with 204k in mileage. :-)

It's a good running vehicle and my hubby and I are trying to learn more about upkeep and better performance. This forum has been a blast with so many people who are helpful and want to offer advice, and a joke or two.

I've always been the type that was mechanically inclined and I love working with tools...no jokes, please! :p: I was the kid who took my toys apart or grabbed the screwdriver to tinker in the back of the tv when the reception went bad. So, this is enjoyable for me, not so for my hubby, but together, we'll learn alot!

thanks again...

Welcome to this forum! Do you want to know about tune ups or something specific?

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Hello,
The pictures and descriptions on the a4ld rebuild are spectacular. My 91 Ranger super cab 4x4 has the-often mentioned on this site-slow reverse engagement problem. Will replace the reverse servo o-rings fix the problem?

Did it a while ago, complete success!!! My gratitude for that helpful diary of a rebuild. It snaps into reverse and drive now.

Where do I go to ask about died in drive-won't restart (cranks strong and fast but no combustion)?

Greetings all. Ron here, '98 XLT Sport, 132k miles, so far only the intake o rings and fuel pump have crapped out on me (well the rear wiper too, but haven't got off my butt to see if it is a relay or what LOL). Have replaced the rear brakes but not the front, a first for me the rears going before the front. Time to do some suspension work and was shopping for bushing when I found the site. So here I am. :)

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Welcome to this forum! I would recommend the TransTec Viton D ring kit for the low/reverse servo instead of regular O rings. A shift kit, and end plugs with O rings might also help the delayed engagement issue.

Hey people!

New to this site, but familiar with sites like this, I am member of a Ford Focus enthuses site much like this.

My two rides:
2002 SVT Focus, Black, 25K miles, rarely driven w/ 288WHP, 266TQ. Intercooled turbo charged, fully loaded with suspension, clutch LSD, wheels, tires, etc
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 4x4. I just pursed the car from my grandpa who purchased it brand new early 2003, it was his road trip car, so it’s very clean no issues, plus he sold it to me for 4500 bucks!. It has 10600 miles on it. Chrome wheels (Not OEM, would like to trade for OEM). And nerf bars. Anyway, glad to be here, I do have several questions, but will ask those in the appropriate threads, thanks!

welcome svt u got pics of ur rides at all would love to see them

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welcome svt u got pics of ur rides at all would love to see them


Thanks, I'll get some pics up as soon as I can, I justed moved, havn't set up my comp at home. All the pics are on that, and I can't upload anything from my work comp :(

ok when u got sometime post them

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Hi folks, newbie here. I'm Chris from Philadelphia Pa and I have been sitting on my '96 Exp for a couple of years trying to decide what to do with it. Now that I decided to convert it from a 6 to a 8 cyl, I came across this forum and am finding it very helpful and informative and look forward to reading as much as possible in a short time, and hopefully contributing some.

Welcome To The Forum! Alot of information here on V8 Conversions. One of the easiest routes I think is to just get the motor and drivetrain from another explorer/mounty with the V8. Good luck.

Hey guys,names Jim im from south jersey i got a lifted 96 ranger and im here for some questions regarding explorers:D

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Welcome to this forum! Do you want to know about tune ups or something specific?

Yeah, well, I'm good on the tune-up side of things but the maintenance on the sensors (relay, throttle, IAC, etc.) well, that is what we need to understand more about. Now that the truck is older, these things are falling apart and if we learn more, we can do more.

Thanks for asking; I NEED all of the help I can get...:confused:

Hello guys
I just got my girl a 04 explorer, 24k miles, 6disc, pretty nice.

Glade to see we already have a community...

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iv been searching my little fingers off, i cant seem to find a good thread about installing an amp/subs into my premium stock HU/speakers.

can someone point me in the right direction?

Checking in from Minnesota, hello to all memberes..

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Wudup peeps of the board
I just bought a 2005 Ford Explorer All Black
at a steal of a price with 40k. After an intense research
I came across this deal. I cant wait to hook it up.

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Hi e'rybody,

My name is Dick and I just bought a like new '03 Explorer XLS and love it. I have a '95 Ranger XLT Supercab too I bought new thats got 260,000 miles on it now. I look forward to hanging here and learning about my new ride and what all I can do with it. Looks like an awesome comminity! :thumbsup:

Welcome To The Forum! Your ranger still runnin strong?

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Thanks for the Forum! Been lurking for several years, just never registered.

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Welcome to the New Member Forum. This is the place to introduce yourself, tell us where your from, and ask various questions about the functions and features of this site. Feel free to test these features out here. Here are some helpful links to get you started:

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Hello, New Member Here in TN. I have a 2000 Explorer XLT 4.0 SOHC (140,000 miles) that will not idle when the engine is cold. It starts, but dies, then will idle rough after the second or third start, but I have to hold the RPM's up to keep it going for a minute or two. I use Shell gasoline, have installed new plugs and air filter, used F.I. cleaners. Does anyone have any advice on what may fix my problem? Thanks in advance for your help.

Welcome to this forum! It might be the IAC valve. Spray it with fuel injection cleaner to clean it out. You might have to replace it if it doesn't help.

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Greetings,

My name is Joe. My g/f is purchasing a '94 4-door Eddie Bauer 2WD Explorer today, so I thought I'd register on this forum. It seems like there is a lot of great information (and folks) on here and we'll be looking forward to spending some time here.

Cheers,

Joe

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Hey guys. I joined because I just bought a '98 Eddie Bauer with every option and 60,000 miles. I've had many Mustangs with 5.0's a few with AOD's, most were T-5's or TKO's. My current Mustang is an '03 Cobra with a Kenne Bell, and appropriate mods to make just over 500hp on pump gas with 18 psi, 630 on race gas and 22 psi.
My past 5.0's never stayed stock long, but I'm not sure how much of my typical Stang mods will help this truck. Also, I'm not planning on racing it and don't want it to lose drivability. I know that the ECU in '94-95 Stangs didn't like mods and I changed them to an A9L Foxbody.
This truck ended up with some ugly 3 spoke wheels and Goodyear lumps that have to go, but I've only found a couple of replacement wheels that fit. The Tire rack has 2, and they're not much. They are very cautious because of the tire recall.
So, I'm going to be looking for some help with engine upgrades, exhaust, and wheels right off the bat. See ya around.

Hey guys. I joined because I just bought a '98 Eddie Bauer with every option and 60,000 miles. I've had many Mustangs with 5.0's a few with AOD's, most were T-5's or TKO's. My current Mustang is an '03 Cobra with a Kenne Bell, and appropriate mods to make just over 500hp on pump gas with 18 psi, 630 on race gas and 22 psi.
My past 5.0's never stayed stock long, but I'm not sure how much of my typical Stang mods will help this truck. Also, I'm not planning on racing it and don't want it to lose drivability. I know that the ECU in '94-95 Stangs didn't like mods and I changed them to an A9L Foxbody.
This truck ended up with some ugly 3 spoke wheels and Goodyear lumps that have to go, but I've only found a couple of replacement wheels that fit. The Tire rack has 2, and they're not much. They are very cautious because of the tire recall.
So, I'm going to be looking for some help with engine upgrades, exhaust, and wheels right off the bat. See ya around.

Welcome aboard-
You might want to look over the sport truck forums.

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I'm a newbie, I've lurked the site on and off and finally decided to join. I'm from STL, Missouri and I have a 2002 Sport with a few minor mods here and there with a major MAF issue. I love my Explorer and I was hoping to get some answers from the best here :) Hope I get to meet and talk to a few of you soon!

-tep

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Welcome to this forum! Check # 42 in my list of useful threads for more information on the MAF sensor.

Howdy, just joined to help a friend out with his '94 sport. Got a Jeep myself, but if it's cool, I'm game ;)

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Hey All,
Came across this forum by accident and glad I did. Found lots of good info on it so far, keep up the good work.
I just bought a 2000 XLS for the Mrs. and have a '97 XLT, '95 XLT and a '96 Mustang GT on standby.
I also have a '95 XLT rollover :roll:with only 4,200 miles that I bought and am I'm looking to do a complete body swap with another '95 with a shelled drivetrain that I picked up to do as a father/son project. (The wife said I should take up golf) :D
I'm sure somebody here has done this before and I was wondering how many hours/days and 12-packs of beer for a project like this. Thanks!!

Welcome To The Forum! Your with the right folks now since your into ex's :D Goodluck with your bodyswap.

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Hey, what's up guys. I just bought my first Explorer and found this site looking for info. I have a '97 AWD EB Explorer 5.0 with a few mild upgrades. The usual stuff. Intake, exhaust, wires, ign. coils. Looking forward to being a part of the Explorer world since this is my first Ford. :salute:

Welcome To The Forum! You made a good step (into the world of fords) :)

Hi, my name is Steven, I am from the California. This is a great site and I will use it every day. I own a 2007 Sport Trac Limited 4x4. I have had some problems with it, but I had a 1999 Explorer XLT that was not perfect either. My dealership has worked very hard to fix all my problems. I must say that FORD has fixed or satisfied all my issues. I really like this new Explorer Sport Trac. It has the 4.6L V-8, with the Magnaflow exhaust it rocks!!!! My tires(Michellens) are done at 33K(check out picture). Thanks for a great site!!!Stevenhttp://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj109/FordxMan/th_P8180450.jpg (http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj109/FordxMan/P8180450.jpg)

hello, my name is robbie. i am a new member. thought i would join to see if i could find some people that could help me find new or used parts for my 2000 ranger. i wrecked it last year. so i thought i would fix it up the way i want to but i am having a hard time finding those costum parts that will make my ranger stand out from the rest.

Just joined, looks like a pretty nice site with a wealth of information. Always loved Jeeps, but recently acquired a '94 Ranger XLT and am thus doing a bit of researching.

Welcome To The Forum Folks!

Greetings Folks-
I just joined to gather information on my honey's 1994 Explorer Limited
(I have a 4Runner...:D) to try to keep it running for her.
I live in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Regards,
bakerjp

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The door ajar light stay lit after i close the door.

i'm new to xplorer forums, i have a 93 ford explorer, limited edition, remote igniton, 4x4, moon roof, Blue star ultra head lights, new fog lights,

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Welcome to this forum! Check # 60 in my list of useful threads for Tbars4's thread on fixing the door ajar problem with WD-40.

Hello all.Looks like there is a wealth of info here.Lokk forward to spending time in here.I just purchased a used 2005 XLT 4 door 4x4 4.0.It is my first ford and I'm loving it.

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Hello all. I am new to the forum. I might be buying an 01 sport trac soon and am trying to do some research first. Actually I think I will be buying it tomorrow either way now.

Welcome To The Forum! Why do you say you think you'll be buying it either way now? Did folks on the site have an influence on you? :D. I'm guessing since your in Pa. your getting a 4X4 right? These things go great off-road even if its all stock unless of course your trying to do rock crawling or go in big ruts.

Welcome
YOu will love it here. So many good people here to help you out.

Hi to all, I was surfing the net for some tires for my explorer and was somehow got re directed to this forum and lo and behold there is a forum that I can join for my explorer.

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I am 22 from kent island maryland originally but i live in columbus oh. I just got my 2006 explorer xlt 4x4. It's really nice but i am trying to find a two bike rack for it and it's kind of weird with the preexisting bars going down the roof. if i didn't have to spring for the $100 cross beams that would be cool. if anyone has any good ideas let me know. thanks.

yo what up guys

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Hello all. I just bought a 2004 Explorer XLT. Looks like a bunch of information here. Thanks for having me.

-Mike

welcome new members

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Hello,

had some questions avout tranny work on my '02 Explorer, found this site, and all my questions answered. Gotta love that! Thanks for all the great info.

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Name is Dan ,, I`m from northeast of the USA, i have a 05 Ranger 4.0 4x4 XLT xcab stock for now , but soon to have a RCD lift or a Superlift, eather way i cant waite ...i will up date with pics later

welcome dan

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I've been checking out this site for a couple weeks decided to join. Ready for runs and looking for a so cal explorer club.:D

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My name is Scott aka "ZZ". I am a former Ford Service Manager and justv traded in my 05 F150 STX for 06 Explorer XLT V8. As much as I thought I'ld miss my truck (lot's of custom work) I love this Explorer!

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Hi to everyone.

I inherited a 96 XLT when my dear old dad (70) upgraded to a sportier new Nissan Pathfinder.

Dad isn't much of a maintenance type. Drive it 10 years or so and give it away is the SOP.

It's taken a bit of work to sort out the little gremlins.

It has 140 000Km on it. Dad had a bit of trouble with servicing as Ford couldn't sort out a transfer case problem. The 3rd case was the charm though. Then the clutch died. Then the tailshaft fell off. Then a Yokohama tyre delaminated at 120km/h and the resulting vibration snapped a leaf spring.

I have all that behind me now and after getting loose under the "hood" and remembering the good old days playing with my first 4x4 (chev 327 in short w/base FJ40 Landcruiser) I suddenly realised why I switched to buying new cars. Damn they cram a lot of junk into a small space these days.

I am now on a quest to find some go fast goodies here in the land of Oz so I can transform the old OHV 4.0 V6 into a respectable performer. Not that it isn't doing ok for what it is. At AUS$1.40 / liter i could just do with a little more "mileage". I got 23 1/2 MPG on a recent trip of 1200km (I'm old school and do my mileage in UK MPG). Which dad tells me is the best it has ever done.

Does anyone have any experiance with Jocobs ignition products? In particular the after market Tower coil for the V6? There is also an Accel 300+ ignition kit I'm looking at. Any ideas if they are worth the money? At the rate the Aus dollar (south pacific peso) is I could mail order and save quite a bit on importers prices.

Cheers.

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I am a Ford Parts Manager from Socal. I hope to learn from you all here and maybe answer some questions myself!

welcome discount i am from so cali as well i am in newport beach.

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I am the Parts Manager for North County Ford in Vista. I have a website where you can purchase or inquire about Ford Parts and Accessories and get a minimum of 10 percent off. www.discountfordparts.net

Have a good weekend, I'll be at Fontana

hey whats up i recently tested the 4x4 on my 92 explorer n i was on my way home when i started to hear a clunkin or knockin noise from the front left side i was wounderin if anyone knows what it is

do you feel anything in the wheel?
check the cvd driveshafts?
also check the bearings.

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