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    P2196 on 2006 Ford Explorer V6

    I have a 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L V6 - with around 170,000 miles on it. It had been leaking oil from old valve cover gaskets, so I replaced them this past Sunday. After getting everything off, cleaned, and new parts back on, I started running into new issues. First, one of the fuel injector...
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    How to replace power steering pump?

    I have a 1999 5.0 Explorer. I believe the power steering pump is starting to go. I can’t find much information on replacing the pump on the 5.0. Could someone drop some info or a link please ?
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    ford explorer 2015 interceptor police central locking and alarm

    Hello friend, I have a problem, I don't know if it is related to this module. The car is a ford explorer 2015 interceptor police. It happens that apparently they removed the alarm system and central locking, the module that connects to the remote control apparently because it works through the...
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    Ford Explorer 2008 Stops while driving make long crank with single ignition click

    While driving the car stops suddenly. One click on ignition makes long crank. Anybody have the idea for what causes this issue. Thanks in Advance
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    Need help looking for a lift kit

    Got a '99 ford explorer 5.0 V8 AWD looked everywhere online for a lift kit for it all i can find is people saying to just add a leaf. Does anybody know a lift kit? Trying to get 3-6 inches wanting to fit 36 tires on it thanks
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    2012 Ford Explorer XLT Electrical Issues

    I bought my 2012 Explorer 1.5 years ago and have been having electrical issues ever since. My APIM started turning off randomly and would not come back on for a couple of weeks. I looked in to getting a new SYNC system but decided to hold off because it started working regularly again. The SYNC...
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    PIU vs Explorer

    I have a 2015 Ford Utility PIU, I am wondering is there any major differences in the wiring harnesses? I am looking to get an after market radio due to mine not having Sync and I am too cheap to spend roughly 2k to get Sync. Wondering if this would work as well on it...
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    2006 Ford Explorer XLT

    Hi All - Very odd problem that occurs once every 3-4 weeks for past 6 months with no pattern. The car has a new batter and cranks fine but every once in a while will not start. If I usually wait about 5 minutes it will start (once I had to jump it and it fired right up - I think I drained the...
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    2013 Explorer Roof Rail Trim? Does this piece exist?

    Good afternoon! I’ve been searching for this small trim piece for Months now and can’t seem to find it for sale anywhere! I tired rockauto, eBay, Craigslist, FB marketplace, Etc, And even My local Ford dealership which told me I would need to buy the whole roof rail system. Which I wasn’t...
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    Steering column 94-99

    Hi can’t seem too find answers does anyone know if the steering columns in the 1994-1999 explorers are the same? I found a kit too put a different steering wheel on mine but it says it works for every year of that body style but the 99 which is mine does anyone know if the shaft is the same...
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    Adding Aux input from FLVP Mods

    For the programming part, has anyone done it themselves or is it possible to achieve yourself with like forscan? Any feedback is welcomed!
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    2003 Ford Explore fuel pump not engaged

    Have replaced almost everything I can think of and will not start
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    HELP! Why does temperature gauge go up to normal than come down to a little above cold?

    Hey everyone so I was wondering why the temperature gauge on my 1993 Ford Explorer 4.0L 4wd xlt goes to the middle of the gauge aka operating temperature then it goes back down to above cold? I just put a 3rd coolant temperature sending unit it 30 minutes ago because it was fluctuating between...
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    What is this vacuum line for? 1993 Ford explorer

    What does this vacuum line do? The explorer has horrible take off and idles rough and I can hear the vacuum leak inside of the truck can anyone please send me a link to a new vacuum hose for it? Thank you
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    HELP!!! Rain water is leaking into my 1993 Ford Explorer

    Hey everyone I have a 1993 Ford explorer xlt that leaks rain water in the passenger floor bourd and the headliner all around the windshield gets wet and the sunroof and the too back cargo glass windows leak so basically everything that I can think of is leaking and it gets soaked every time it...
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    quick release coupling of clutch cylinders

    Hello. I apologize. This topic may have already been resolved. I have a 1991 Ford Explorer. I recently bought a clutch slave cylinder with a gold connector. My car has a stock line with a purple connector. I was glad when I received the slave cylinder. I installed the checkpoint and got in...
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    How do i remove a radiator on my 1993 Ford Explorer ?

    Hey guys so my radiator on my 93 is leaking pretty badly any advice or pictures on how to replace the radiator would be truly appreciated thank you!
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    Oz 2000 XLT in Limp Home Mode

    Issue is with a RHD Australian 12/2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC On a really hot day (over 40C) truck goes into Limp Home Mode (LHM) and will not drive faster than 15Kph. It is OK on other days! When it is running normally it drives and sounds fantastic having installed new timing chains...
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    96 Ford Explorer: Belt tensioner gone bad- is it worth it?

    Hi, Looking for some advice, issues have piled up a bit and I'm thinking of selling my 1996 Ford Explorer Sport; but not sure it's necessary. For awhile I heard a 'chirping' sound which I assume was from the serpentine belt, so I bought a new one to replace it. Before I could even replace it...
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    I need help specific to 99 explorer Eddie Bauer V6 only headlights not working

    Here's the deal. My low beams do not work via the switch on far left of driver side, all other lamps work including fogs. I have replaced the switch months ago and had no issues. However low beams failed to work recently so I removed the panel again exposed the switch I had installed. The...
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    2010 Ford Explorer Mods

    Added some new mods
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    Ford Explorer Rear Leaf Springs?

    Hey all, I'm looking for some after market rear leaf springs for my 1999 Ford Explorer XLT. I've found a set that I'm after, however, they're quite pricy. What's odd is that the exact same brand, same amount of leafs, lift, weight capacities, etc. for the Courier rear leaf springs is much...
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    Transfer case fluid brown within a week after fluid change

    96 Explorer 4x4. I just recently changed the transfer case fluid and it did come out brown, I imagine it’s never been changed being at 145,000 miles. I added new fluid and I went to check on it yesterday and it’s brown again, with a silver color appearing in the fluid. It’s kind of silver but...
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    Better? 1995 Explorer or 1999 Exp Xlt?

    Which one is a better deal? Price $1,000- 1995 Ford Explorer Limited, 174k miles, no mechanical issues, runs and drives strong, straight body and paint, has things to fix like 2 power windows not working, new tires, new brakes, top console lamp not working, but good vehicle no leaks. VIN X Or...
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    Air Box Silencer Delete

    Hey guys! First post! I have a 97 5.0 Exploder that I daily and I was interested in the benefits of an air box silencer delete. Has anyone done this to their 97 5.0 and related models and years? I have heard that it makes the explorer louder, which is something I would be interested in doing...
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