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    I need a 2 minute favor from a Job 2 sport trac owner....

    I am currently having a problem with my 2001 Job 2 sport trac turning over but not starting. When I turn the key to on/run several dash lights illuminate. I can't remember what remains illuminated and what turns off, I am trying to decide if I have any weird light behaviour. Can someone go...
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    Engine Turns Over But Won't Start 4.0 SOHC

    So last Friday my wife drove the Sport Trac to work. Parked it, and when she returned to the parking lot it wouldn't start. Assuming she left the lights on I showed up to her work with a jump box and hop into the truck and attempt to start the engine. To my surprise the engine turns over...
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    Rear Diff Fill, now leaking. Overfull?

    All, Last weekend I tackled the drive line maintenance on my 2001 Sport Trac 4x4. I changed all the fluids from the front diff back to the rear diff. I took a look under the truck a couple of days ago to check for leaks and found that my rear diff was leaking. Upon a quick...
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    Reverse wire signal to turn on rear camera while in reverse.

    I did some searching around and found that a black and pink wire gave +12v when in reverse. However while randomly driving down the road it also gives +12v in drive. Anyone have an alternate wire to try? 2001 Ford explorer sport trac Thanks for any and all help!
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    Floor mat hooks ripped out of rubber floor.

    Well, As I am systematically fixing all the issues with my 01 Sport Trac I have noticed that the hooks that hold the floor mat to the "carpet" have been pulled loose and are missing on the drivers side. I am trying to figure out a good mechanical method to attaching the mats to the rubber...
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    Engine Running Cold~30° F lower than normal.

    2001 Sport Trac 4x4 Job 2 4.0 SOHC All, I recently had my timing chains changed on the front and rear of my engine by a shop. They removed and installed the engine and radiator during the process. Since getting the car back I have noticed that the gauge runs colder longer and ultimately...
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    Preventative maintenance to do when the engine is removed.

    Well, I am having to remove my engine to replace timing chains and I figured I could save a bit of trouble down the road and do some cheap maintenance to save on more difficult procedures later. For example, my rear main seal isn't leaking at the moment, but I am going to ask the shop to...
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    4.0 SOHC Rear Timing Chain Tensioner Oil Leak

    Well, I have been fighting an oil leak from the passenger side head on my 01 Sport Trac (4.0 SOHC). It manafested itself as a burning smell once the engine was fully up to temp. No puddle was shown under the car, as the oil would just land on the passenger side exhaust manifold and burn off...
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    If my X was hit and rolled...

    My explorer was hit while it was parked and it rolled at least 50 yards. I have heard rumors of a transmission "paw" that is supossed to give in these situations..Has anyone heard any such rumors, do you know how the tranmission would have given and allowed the car to roll like this? thanks...
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    Wreked my X

    I have a little story to tell yall, I was sleeping in my bed this mornin' when I heard a crash, followed by sirens, I dismissed it until the phone rang....It was my neighbor, three houses down, he told me that my Explorer was in his front yard, I thought he was kidding but when I looked out in...
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    Help,!!!Major Explorer Electrical Problems

    Ok, I just got done installing my new head unit, door speakers, amplfier and subs, and I took the car out for a test run, parked it at a friends house and later drove it home. When I got in the explorer an hour later it wouldn't start...I tried to jump it off but I had no luck, the battery shows...
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    Help! New head unit install Failed

    hey guys (and gals) I need some help, I was installing my new head unit and I came across a problem. I am using the wiring harness that you can get at autozone or walmart and I am getting constant 12v power to the cd player but my accessory wire is not putting out any power....any ideas why...
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    Dealing with crutchfield

    Has anyone used the amp bypass kit from crutchfield? If so how did you do it...? is it a simple plug/unplug setup? Please help! Chris
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    SPL BRAGGING RIGHTS

    What is the highest spl # you have achieved. (with your x) All numbers must be legal and not "at the port" Just curious who is really the loudest.
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    Are Components Worth The Extra Money?

    Guys it has come time for me to replace the speakers/ headunit in my Explorer. I am on a budget but what advantages do I gain when going with a set of components as opposed to going with a coaxil speaker setup? Any opinions/experences helpfull! Thanks Guys!
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    Tapping In to Factory System

    I was curious if anyone has tried to add a new head unit in addition to the factory unit. I thought it would be cool to have a hidden head unit in the center console. That way my explorer would still look factory, any thougts?
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    Factory Upgrade Question

    I have a 97 xlt with the factory radio/cassete player with a factory 6 disk changer (located in the center console) I was curious if it is possible to buy an aftermarket head unit, preferably pioneer, and still be able to control the factory 6 disk changer. Have any of you ever done this or...
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    Need advice

    Ok Guys, I recieved a 97'' Explorer XLT 2wd, I want to start customizing it, and the first thing I think should be done is wheels and tires. Here is the problem, I have to justify purchasing new tires and wheels, I know that when I get larger rims (max size 18'') the price and weight of...
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