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Apologies for a rough explanation but I'm in need of a rough diagnosis. Car started and made a pop. Drives fine however low on power. Idle is very rough! No fluid loss, guagues are fine however service engine is flashing. Noise originates from passengers side below the air intake pipe...

Now I know the back bearings are not nice to work on. Whilst changing the rotors the other day I had a look at it all. I understand that the bearings need pressed but it looks rather simple if I just unbolt three joints and remove the 30mm bolt on the end of the shaft and replace the whole damn...

Hi all, Just changed back brakes as they were non existent. The rear left caliper always was shot so I replaced it as it was burning the brakes (piston was not retracting). Now I simply unbolted and bolted the new one on (with new washers) and done. The fluid did drop a little but I topped it...

Hi all, New bearing, rotor and pads on this wheel around one month ago. In the past few days I've had a squeak when turning left past the 12 o'clock position. I assumed it was to do with the fact the outer rubber CV boot has a tear in it however I've looked and almost an inch of the rotor has...

Hi all, Was under fitting a new exhaust this evening and noticed a green paste spattered around the passengers wheel well. It appears to be coming from the brake calliper area however due to the wheel spinning it hasn't been possible to definitively source. It's fresh and is NOT water like it...

Hi all, So - I've replaced my compressor as the last one seized. I've tried charging the AC to no avail. The system should be clean in that there wouldn't have been any debris present as the compressor didn't self destruct. Everything is connected however I can't hear the compressor...

Hi all, I'm working through all the problems bit by bit and I'm stumped with the next one. Symptoms: Low horsepower, slow acceleration. Would liken power to a 1.4l engine, not a 4.6. - Moderately rough idle at times - New plugs - All cylinders appear to be firing, however hard to test - New...

Hi all, Usual problems with my Explorer. I am aware of a video online which shows the replacement of the transmission solenoids due to the OD light flashing and a few lumpy gear changes where you need to come off the gas for it to change up. My understanding is the video was filmed on a newer...

Hi all, Another new problem with my Explorer. When driving, my tracking has been off for a while so it pulls to the right. However the other day it started a bump, bump, bump noise when driving straight or turning left. I had been getting a squeak, squeak, squeak for a while that was...

Hi all, Have looked up previous posts but to no avail. All fuses are fine however I am getting no movement in mirrors when trying to adjust. Puddle lights are fine and the heated mirrors do not function (Although I have heard a rumour that they only operate when the demister is on?)...

Continuing on from my AC compressor failure, I've replaced the U joint on the drive shaft however it appears it is indeed the rear bearings that are causing noise and vibration. Whilst I understand this is a **** of a job I am also concerned about the tranny. When I change from park to drive...

Hi all, Yet more problems with this thing. I replaced the belt and a week later it appears my AC compressor has died. I have taken the belt off and everything is smooth except the AC compressor which is red hot and wobbles - I also have no AC! I have a feeling the clutch isn't disengaging...

Hi all, New battery, reman alternator - Everything in good condition, battery greased up, truck starts and runs fine, all connections appear as new, battery tested and no codes in the system yet I've got a red battery light and 'check charging system'. Any ideas? This fault is displayed...

Hi all, I've just moved state side from the UK and as I've mentioned in the past, got my hands on a dirt cheap 04 Limited 4.6. The engine runs great, interior just needed a damn good clean and it's like new. However, there is a list to work through of faults. The biggest right now is the rear...

Hi all, Some of you may remember I posted recently that I am moving to the US and was considering an Explorer. I have purchased an 04 Limited 4.6 V8 for a great price as it needs a bit of work done to it. Body wise it is immaculate and has been cared for, however new brakes and so on are...

Hi everyone, Firstly, apologies I'm in the UK and as the car isn't sold here it's hard to research it. I'm moving to the US just shortly and I'm looking at a 2003 Explorer NBX 4.0 V6 (4x4). Yes, it's got 200,000 miles on it, but the damn thing is immaculate with one owner from new...