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Another weird electrical issue thread My daughter's Explorer had been giving random dash warnings (low tire pressure, check charging system) for weeks. Then the other night the dash flicked, the lights went out, the trans went to limp mode all within a block of the house. She limped it home...

Hi, I am looking for a 6R60 expert in the Tampa Bay area. I had mine (06 4.6 V8)rebuilt a year ago at about 120K miles and it just does not feel right. About 10k miles on the car since. Symptoms - Occasionally defaults to being stuck in second gear. Usually cold. Stop and restart the car...

I just bought a used 06 Explorer and either the PO or the dealer took all the books and records (why do they do that?) Anyway, I have no keyless etry code card. Ford says that the code is on a sticker on the ECU. Where is the ECU? Thanks in advance Don

I looked at two 06 Explorers today, both with V8s, both with 45 axle codes (3.55 open) and both with Class three hitches and 7 pin connectors. In Gen 3 vehicles the 3:55 open diffs were only rated to tow 3240lbs.. Why would they put a class three hitch on a 3:55 vehicle? Does traction...

Looking at the charts that one of you kind gentleman supplied, the towing capacity for a 2WD 4.0 Gen III with a 3.55 is 3260 lbs with a CGVW of 7700. By contrast the capacities of a 3.73 equipped vehicle are 5780 with a CGVW of 10,240. 7000lbs more lbs just because of a 3.73 LSD (and a built...

I am looking at a Gen 3, 2004 Explorer, 4.0 for daily use and an occasional towing job. the vehicle does have a class III factory receptacle and "45" axle. Does that mean it is a 4:10? Tag says 5740 GVWR. 235/70/16 tires on 7" rims What is the towing capacity? I want to tow a...

Hello everyone, I am new here and have come to do some research as I shop for used Explorer. I think I know what I want but I need to learn what models have which features, what the codes mean, what to shy away from, and how to find a bargain. I like the 03+ Explorer/Mountaineer/Aviator...