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    wont turn over - click coming from box under dash

    Sitting here waiting for a tow so i can get into it but for the life of me cant figure out why it wont turn over. Not the starter. I feel an electrical click on a grey or black box under the dash drivers side right near the console. I wanna say electrical or brake? Related. Does the brake...
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    Pulling a 2000 Explorer V6 with my 1999 V8 Mountaineer?

    Looking for any advice regarding towing a 2000 V6 with my 1999 V8 Mounty. I am considering other options more than this one, but I keep coming back to asking myself if this would be advisable or even doable. Would probably rent a dolly from UHaul or borrow one. The tow would be about 90 miles...
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    Removing or Changing Exhaust From The Cat Back

    Just wondering anyones experiences on this. would like to remove the 2 pipe design and go with one like i did on my 1st gen. whats the best and most economical way to do this and/or what have you done with what parts etc??? thanks
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    When did they switch from 55R5W to 55R5S (SOLVED)

    Found a good donor car and pulled the transmission. Tag on it states its a 55R5S, though most parts catalogs state the 2002's have the 55R5W. donor car was a police car built 5/22/2002. when did they switch over to the "S"? My car is an 04 AWD Mountaineer with the 55R5S. being that i just...
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    Pulled Transmission- Looking 4 Backyard Bench Tes

    pulled a transmission out of an 02 police Ex with 88K on it. has the Jersey rust, but the guy was a straight shooter. his mechanic told him he wouldnt put an engine in it or redo the chains and tensioners because its too much work and he would barely make any money on the truck. He only buys...
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    P0775 with a P0732 & P0735

    The P0775 is really throwing me off. would like to know; if you get the P0775 with the P0732 & P0735, would the servo kit be enough..meaning... is the 775 causing the other two codes, or do I need to replace the Solenoid too?
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    Pre-oilers and bypass filters.

    Looking to potentially add one to my 4.0L SOHC and did some poking around. What I came up with were people suggesting two ideas and I was wondering about the differences and applications of the two. What types of pumps are out there? where are the best places to mount? how/where do you...
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    Rear Windshield Fluid leaking

    Wondering where the line leads to. its leaking above the interior roof and staining it. I peeled back the plastic trim and a hose seems to disappear above the roof liner. does anyone know how far where or how to get to that line without pulling roof liner? Thanks
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    Free Gaskets To A Good Home

    I have these gaskets below. It is from a rock auto gasket set purchased 6 years ago. I only ended up doing the drivers side head and had a tstat kit and didnt use the others. Free to whoever needs them. I can split them up or send all together, just pay shipping etc...
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    Checking ATF on my 55R5S - Overfilled - Concerns

    I recently purchased an 04 Mountaineer 4.0 in decent condition, 130K on her and the usual suspects (sways, bearings etc) no biggie. On the ride home i noticed something with the trans but paid no attention comparing it to my smooth as butter 4 on my 99 5.0. While on one of the first rides i...
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    2004 Mountaineer. A Few Questions

    Firstly. Thanks to everyone on this site. I would be stuck without your posts. Any answers or links to posts appreciated So. A few Q's for a 4.0 with 130K Climate Control. 1.Compressor (system) seems to pop on during start up even when off. 2. Turning AC on, blend door or a "door" goes...
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    Mystery Switch On The Dash

    Below is a picture of a mystery (to me, at least) switch on my 04 Mountaineer AWD. Its where the 4X4 switches go for the Ex's I believe. I looked in the manual and even for a replacement part, but could not find any. Thinking maybe an aftermarket theft or kill switch (although it doesnt kill...
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    complete loss of electrical power.

    short story. replaced the passenger-side head. put everything back the way it was. connected every wiring harness exactly as it was. hooked up battery, got lights clock, power seats etc,. tried to turn it over......then ZAP!!! complete loss of power.. no sparks on battery, nadda.... how do...
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    93 Electric seats into a 91?

    is this possible?
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    Possible Stuck Valves - Old Farmers Trick?

    not sure if they are stuck or not. have no compression in two cylinders (not next to each other). has anybody heard of dumping diesel into the oil and letting run 5-10 minutes, then changing filter/oil to get them unstuck, if that is in face what it truly is? head is probably coming off...
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    No (zero) Compression Cylinder 1 & 3

    Just starting a thread about this in hopes that it may help someone else, or at least give them a starting point. so, I did a quick tune up (plugs/wires, oil), changed back drums/brakes, some spring shackles and thats about it. "The Red Worm" was humming like she never had before.. it was...
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