Search results

I am sorry to go, but my Explorer is aging and needed to be replaced. I got a half-decent deal on a trade in towards a J__P Grand Cherokee and couldn't say no to the 1.9% financing. If only I liked the 2002 Ex better and they had better financing.....Unfortunately, the Jeep forums are pretty...

I know there are any number of reasons for the CEL light to come on, but from reading posts it seems like 90+% of the time its the O2 sensors. My CEL has been on and off for about a month. No noticeable loss in Gas mileage though. It will come on for 2-3 days...then go off for a couple...

There is some sort of dampener that runs from the rear passenger wheel well to what appears to be the drive shaft. It looks like a 3rd "shock". Well, the bearing is shot and it sqeaks over every bump. The only place that seems to carry this "shock" it is the "Dealer". They want $52 for...

I will be using my Ex to tow a 14' Boston Whaler to the ramp (and unload) and back a few times this summer. Can one of you "Boat Experts" tell me what the approx. weight of this boat and trailer is? And is the bumper strong enough to handle this (3800 Lb according to Ford) or do I need a class...

I am trying to find the cause of the "check engine" light that keeps popping up (I am betting O2 sensors). I found the instructions on how to pull the codes using a jumper wire and the check engine light. However, I cannot....for the life of me....find the "box" where the tester would be...

So its a beautiful sunny day...I've got the windows open, the shades on, some tunes going.....and WHAMMO. Yep. I was just minding my own business sitting at a red light and BAM...I get hit from behind. So I pull into the parking lot and see that I have been hit by a Pontiac Sunfire. I get...

On my way home from work every day, I have to drive up a long, very steep hill. According to the sign on the way down the hill, its an 8% grade. I don't know what that translates too, but its pretty steep. All I know is that my 97 V6 OHV 4dr XLT (3.73 w/ LS) really struggles to maintain speed...

I was at the Philly auto show today and couldn't wait to check out the 2002 Explorer. I really really like it. Quite impressive...especially the back seat...the 3rd row that is. I am 6'7" and thought there was no way I could get in there. I was wrong! Not only could I get in there, but my...

Ok, in my seach for lost coolant I poked around under my truck. Here is what I found. I am not a mechanic and don't even know what some of these things are. All I know is liquids shouldn't be coming out of them! The first picture is of the Crankshaft. (according to the diagram of the...

Well, I have read all of the threads on this subject and don't have an answer to my missing coolant. There is no visible leakage as I spent about 30 minutes with a flashlight searching. I even shoveled snow INTO my driveway and parked on it to check. I can smell antifreeze in the engine...

Last week I had a squeaky alternator bearing. Today I noticed that the "charge gauge" in my dashboard is much lower than usual. At only about 20%. I haven't gotten any warning lights, or dimming. I don't know if the conditions can affect power output or not? Its about 30 degrees...

Squealing ALTERNATOR (edit) I just had my serpentine belt replaced at the end of the summer so the belt is in good shape. However it has started squealing and is driving me batty. I tried spraying it with some belt ease, and that made it better for about 4 seconds...then it got worse. After...

for well over a year now I have had the CLANK when I put it in reverse. I am now starting to get a CLANK from time to time when accellerating from a stop or slow pace. I have had a couple of episodes of OD light blinking but no codes showed up. My tranny fluid was all burnt and I had it...

After reading a few posts about drilling the airbox or using a KKM kit, I decided to go out to my truck and study the airbox. After a few minutes I realized that I didn't want to drill it, and I couldn't afford a KKM. Sooooo... I just pulled on my airbox until it popped out...I didn't even...

My explorer has the infamous "drivers side rear sag" and I hate it. The torsion twist on the front passenger side doesn't help as it is already 1/2" lower. Besides, I don't want a band-aid I want a fix. The Ford dealer wanted me to pay to have him look at it and "take measurements" but screw...

OK, I posted a thread about my "Sudden, Horrible gas mileage" and asked what the problem could be. Everyone including me thought it was either a bad tank or maybe an 02 sensor problem...but it seems that the problem is with the instruments. The first 1/2 tank only got me about 60 miles...

97 XLT 4.0 OHV - 82,500 miles - stock tires, no recent mods. Summer driving I get about 320 miles/tank...winter it drops to about 270 miles/tank....but just today I filled up and I have gone through almost 1/2 a tank of gas...and gone only 65 miles on the highway!!!! What is going on??? I...

I posted a thread here about adding some aux. lighting, but I think I will replace my standard Sylvania 9007 bulbs before I try to install any driving lights. I figure if I can get better lighting from my headlights I won't need any aux. lights. First of all, what wattage are the factory...

I have been reading up on the threads on "Ram air" and cold air induction, drilling airboxes, etc. I was thinking about running some hose from the bumper opening to the intake for a home-made "cold air induction kit". According to several users, they have run 2.5" or 3" diameter hoses up from...

Now, I think I have the terminology right...but just in case I will describe what I am referring to... I removed the air intake hose to clean the intake. I used air intake cleaner and a rag to remove as much of the residue as possible. I used my fingers to prop open the valve and clean as...

My '97 XLT has cloth manual seats and I wish I had splurged for the powered leather ones instead. Has anyone swapped out their manuals for powered versions? Any idea what a set (2 front and a rear 60/40) might go for at a junk yard? Would wiring them be difficult?

When I bought my '97 XLT it did not have the factory driving lights in the lower part of the front bumper. I am considering adding some driving lights but I'd like to keep the stock look as much as possible. Is it possible to get the plastic lower bumper panel from a junked explorer and...

Hey everybody...I have been on the board here for about a week now. I have already learned alot so far and hope to learn even more. So far the only "mod" I have made is adding a K&N Filtercharger. I also picked up some Bosch Platinum +4's and some Borg-Warner Select Custom Fit wires this...

I have seen a few threads about replacing bulbs in the speedometer cluster, but there are a couple of other questions regarding interior lighting I haven't seen: 1) is there a bulb behind the headlight knob? 2) is there a bulb inside the rear defroster button? (there is a small amber one...

When backing out of a parking spot I get a big CLANK when I shift from Reverse to Drive. I always make sure to come to a complete stop before shifting to Drive. I don't have any other problems with the Tranny going out of gear or anything like that. I have read several posts here about...