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    Transmission Brake?

    There'e a possibility you have trans gear selector in 3,instead of D...3,and 2 are used in slippery conditions...reduces the amount of wheel-spin...I've noticed when i'm in 3 or 2,and take foot off brake,vehicle does not roll forward...on hill,it's almost like hill assist
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    3.2l powerstroke

    Greetings...............has anyone modified their 4th gen,with this motor?
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    Tire Styles

    That would be a DOT code ending with "08".
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    Tire Styles

    6 yrs from manufacture date.
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    Tire Styles

    The dry rot might be because,the tires are older than 6 yrs.
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    2009 Ford Explorer Engine Oil Specs

    :thumbsup:That's cool.More heat protection.
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    Tire Styles

    Hankook is a South Korean co.They have manufacturing facilities in,S.Korea,PRC,and Hungary.They are currently in the process of opening a facility in Indonesia,and Tennessee.It's just a matter of looking at the sidewall,and making sure,the tire is not manufactured in China.They were schooled by...
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    2009 Ford Explorer Engine Oil Specs

    Hawaii doesn't even come close,to the kind of temps,experienced in Saudi Arabia.The SW desert areas of US,at times,may experience similar temps.
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    2009 Ford Explorer Engine Oil Specs

    As long as it meets WSS-M2C-929-A,or updated,oil specs.
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    2009 Ford Explorer Engine Oil Specs

    PEOPLE ! He's in Saudi Arabia.The temps there are brutal,unlike here in US.He doesn't need 0W,or 5W.The OP does not experience winter weather.I would agree with 10W-30.
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    What WSS-M2C929-A brand oil you use?

    I'm thinking of using Valvoline DuraBlend. Oppinions ?
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    Goodyear Wrangler Trailmark Tire P255/70R16

    A rule of thumb, is not to have tires on your vehicle,older than 6 yrs.Unless of course you know,you will reach,or exceed,the mileage of the warranty.For example.At the moment,I may achieve 6000 mi a year.6000 mi x 6 yrs = 36000.Most tires have mileage warranty of over 40000 mi .In my case,I...
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    Ny list

    SCREEN NAME..................NAME........................LOCATION 1.9EXNY......................El.............................New Rochelle 2.feared100.................Rich..........................Holtsville(suffolk central LI) 3.d3ath101..................Julian........................East...
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    Goodyear Wrangler Trailmark Tire P255/70R16

    migar.......I saw these too,on Waly website.Did u notice manufacture date,and country?Looking to replace the Milestars previous owner put on.But he kept original GY Fortera as spare.Silly man!That tire must be at least 6 yrs old.IMO,not safe anymore.
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    radio antenna

    Are you sure the antenna moves up,and down?Sounds like an aftermarket,powered antenna.If that's the case,it goes up,and down,when you turn the radio on,or off.
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    New tires

    If there's enough silica content in the tread.
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    New tires

    Greetings to all......Would like to get your opinion,if you bought a set of new tires,during the past 6 months.......Thanks.
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    Theory on Life in the Universe

    I believe they will stumble upon some Red Bull.'Cause Red Bull gives you wiiings.How else would they have gotten there?
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    4X4 radio frequencies

    4x4 = 16............CH.16....................Explorerforum CH. = 25
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    Did you know you can turn off the seatbelt chime!

    You need to read the instructions.
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    Stereo options (Sound quality)

    To truly hear how good your sound system is,position all tone controls at "0".Listen to it in that mode.Gradually add some treble(highs),until you start hearing the cymbals.Then adjust the bass(lows),to blend,not overpower the rest of the sound......Check it out!Let me know how you like it.These...
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    Overhead console light

    Thanks for your responses.
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    Overhead console light

    It happens randomly,out of the blue.I could be parked,engine running,and all of a sudden the light turns on.Pulling the bulb would be the easiest fix,but not my preferred choice.
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    Overhead console light

    Greetings & Happy New Year!.........I have a '08 XLT with sunroof.My problem is,the overhead console light turns on,on it's own.Thx for your help.
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    Ny list

    SCREEN NAME..................NAME........................LOCATION 1.9EXNY......................El.............................New Rochelle 2.feared100.................Rich..........................Holtsville(suffolk central LI) 3.d3ath101..................Julian........................East...
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