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I do believe my Explorer is finally done. I aquired a different vehicle because, as some might remember, the Ex developed some new issues that made me take her out of "daily driver" status. Fast forward a bit, she won't stay running. Oil is bubbling out of the dip stick tube, and there is a...

So, as I posted before, I have a transmission issue. While unsettling, it is drivable. I simply have to take my foot off the gas for the automatic transmission to shift into 2nd. My other issue is oil burning. I know it's the rings. I know how adament some are about not adding anything to...

I love my Ex. I've put fistfulls of money into it, fussed with it every chance I had. But it might be time to give her up. I am looking at other Explorers, preferably with fewer miles (doesn't have to be first gen. Saw some nice 2nd gens, though), and fewer issues. This transmission thing...

My 1994 Explorer seems to have issues shifting up into 2nd and down into 2nd from 3rd. There is no slipping, fluid levels are good, new filter. It just sort of hangs between gears until you let off the gas. Hopefully, this is an easy fix. I appreciate any help, as this is currently my daily...

Everyone seems to have a different opinion on this, but I want to dig a bit deeper. I want to do some transmission maintenance. My stance is that dropping the pan, replacing the filter and gasket, and adding some fluid is the best for an older transmission. Don't mess with more than you have to...

First, I know it's a dummy gauge unless it's modified, and I've got no reason to think that's the case here. Give it gas, it drops to the "N", let up, goes to the middle where it always sits. What gives? I get no warning for oil pressure, and even if I did, and this was a real gauge, giving...

I was digging around under the hood and noticed that the charcoal canister line that goes to the gas tank isn't connected to...anything. Just hanging there. It looked like it was. I got under it and noticed that I don't immrdiately see the line it was supposed to be connected to. So, I ask...

I like to keep my truck looking as good as I try to keep it running. The aging and ratty hood insulation bothers me a great deal. Thing is, I can't find a replacement. Anyone have any reasonably priced options? I want the same fit, but I can't find one in good shape at the salvage yards.

I just took my Explorer on a road trip, around 300 miles each way, and noticed I was burning some oil. A lot. About 4 quarts. She has about 172,000 miles. I know, probably needs rings, but runs pretty good. No roughness, still has power. I use Castrol High Mileage 5W-30. How much oil...

So, I'm sick as a dog..err..wolf. Whatever. :p Anyway, I get a flat. I check my spare, good pressure, good shape, right size, great! I go to put it on, and it doesn't fit over the hub (it was front left). Why would you pick a wheel for your spare that would only work on the back?! It's clearly...

I had an issue where my truck would stall when I turned the wheel to back into a spot, or when the AC would kick on when in gear and at a stop. I figured, "It's gotta be the IAC". So, I got a new IAC today, and it still does it. Before I go tearing into stuff, is there something I'm missing...

I say "no harm aside from fuel economy and maybe slight power loss". But someone I know says otherwise. I have mine out, currently to manage my detonation issue. So far, so good for me. Fuel economy isn't noticeably bad, and I have no issues with power loss. Just figured I would seek...

So, I looked at my EGR solenoid and realized the PO probably broke the connector that holds the two wires, and used a couple of those slide-over connectors to attatch it to the prongs on the solenoid, which works. But I wonder if they are connected to the correct prongs. So, two wires, which...

It starts just fine. Once it starts to come down to regular idle, it either almost dies, then bounces back, or on occasion stalls. No CEL. New MAF. Running regular 87 octane with no ethanol. Vacuum lines are ok, that was my first suspect. Plugs and wires are 3 months old and gapped at .54. I...

Alright, it warmed up outside, and I haven't been using addatives in my fuel. When it was still cooler out, it pinged a little, but nothing like now. It's not constant, but accelerating between 2 and 3k RPM, it's there. I'm thinking temp related. No overheating, though. Steps I've taken so...

I have heard countless times the phrase "just live with it" in regard to various potential projects/improvements/repairs I bring up when discussing my truck. "It's old, let it be", they say. But I don't want to listen, as irresponsible as that may sound. Perhaps I really am unreasonable. Maybe I...

I've read a few threads and have not come across anything I would consider solid. What transmission fluid, out of all of them currently readily available, is correct for the A4LD in a 94? Mercon (just plain ole Mercon) is very difficult to procure at a parts store these days. I read "Use...

I recently had a head gasket failure. Don't worry! It's been fixed. But, what puzzles me is that I STILL have that damn ping. After what was pretty much the disassembly and cleaning of everything from the heads up, along with the replacement of all the gaskets therein and any other parts that...

I'm frustrated with this one. I like my factory seats, they are leather (the color is "Mocha" or tan, if you prefer to call it that). I will be damned if I can find these seats in this color in any sort of condition that doesn't make me think someone took a knife to them in a fit of rage...

Just blew a head gasket, I'm pretty sure. Oil is milkshaked, coolant is empty. I think I'm gonna have my mechanic replace it, as it's winter, and I have nowhere to work on it (or some of the tools, or the time). I -really- hope it's not a cracked head. Here I was just thinking about...

As any of you who read my posts know, I've had ongoing, maddening engine ping issues. Tonight, while fiddling, I got it to stop. It was never constant, and different grades of gas change it. It did however only do it while at highway speeds, and only between 2-3,000 RPM's. I have...

It's been in the 20's Fahrenheit here lately, and I've noticed my Explorer only warms up to the "N" or "O" on the temp gauge, even after idling 15-20 minutes. I'm thinking the thermostat is stuck open. I'm going to replace it when I get a chance, but I was curious if this is normal or if I'm...

I checked my oil. I didn't like what I saw. I had this thick, creamy colored stuff at the top, by the handle of the dipstick. The oil itself looked fine, not milky at all. Coolant looked a healthy shade of green. No milky stuff on the oil cap, either. Now, I've heard some say that short...

I was sitting here a bit bored, and I've been thinking of what I want to do with my '94 Explorer. The vehicle has a lot of sentimental value, and I don't want to give it up (not that it has any major issues right now). I just don't want to reach the point where putting money into it is...

I found something that answered one of my weird, unimportant questions about First Gen Explorers. That question was, "what the hell is this for?!" http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s441/NamelessWolf85/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_173613_zps97a41808.jpg As it turns out, and as some of you...