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    Well thats it.... Explorers sold

    I have had my 00 Explorer for almost 3 months but wasnt ever really that happy with it. It was a good truck, ran awesome but still had its problems that I had to fix and not to mention the ongoing check engine lights, a new code every 2 weeks. I ended up making some money on selling her so I...
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    who has trailered (towed) a car with there Explorer?

    Who here has towed a car on a full chassis trailer with there V8 AWD Explorer? Im planning on towing my 04 Mustang which weighs about 3500 lbs on a trailer and just wanted to see who else has done it and how well does it work? My other question is, I have a class III hidden hitch, is this...
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    Relocating stock heated seat switch?

    Hey guys, I have a 2000 Explorer Eddie Bauer and the heated seat button is a real pain in the ass to push on/off while driving and its impossible to see if its on or off because the light is hidden. Id like to tap a switch into the existing stock switch and put it on my dash so I can use that...
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    heater fan weak?

    Hi guys, Its been pretty cold here lately and I have been noticing that it takes a while to get the inside of the truck warm. I can feel the heating itself is hot but as if the fan is weak and should be blowing more when on max in the vent position is there any way I can clean the blower...
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    removing front cats, will I get check engine light?

    If I remove the front cats on my 2000 V8 5.0 Explorer will the check engine light come on? will it make the car run bad or rich/lean?
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    will 5L CAI from Mustang fit Explorer?

    Anyone know if a Cold Air Intake from a 5L Mustang will fit a 2000 5L Explorer?
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    what tongue/ball do I need?

    I have a class III hidden hitch on my 2000 v8 explorer, came with the truck when I bought it but it doesnt have the tongue (not sure exactly what its called) and its missing the ball aswell. My question is, what size drop tongue do I need? I seen ones that come out of the hitch and go down...
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    Anyone do flowmaster 40 series 2 chamber?

    I want to put a flowmaster 40 series 2 chamber muffler on my 2000 V8 5.0 Im not sure if they make them with 2 inlets and 1 out like I need. Anyone done this? if not whats the loudest muffler I can put on this thing that will fit with the stock exhaust?
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    How do I know if my Explorer has a brake controler?

    My 2000 V8 Explorer has a class III hitch that was installed by the owner befoer me. I have never towed with it myself. How can I find out if it has a brake controler installed or not?
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    air bag factory button?

    my 2000 explorer v8 5.0 Eddie Bauer has a button on the inside of the plastic panel on the left side in the trunk, it says something like air ride and or something like that (cant remember, havnt looked in a while) and it has an on/off position anyone know what this is for?
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    2000 V8 5.0 ticking noise?

    Im getting a weird ticking noise from my engine. At first I thought it was an exhaust leak but after checking the exhaust/headers front to back there is zero leaks. I can hear the noise more when driving on the hwy while pushing the gas, sounds like it might be coming more from the drivers side...
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    2000 Explorer 5.0 EGR same as Mustang EGR?

    Does anyone know if the EGR valve from a 2000 Explorer V8 5.0 is the same as an 87-93 Mustang EGR valve?
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    rear sag fix?

    Anyone fix the rear sag issue on these explorers? I was thinking raising the rear 1 inch, is there shackles or a kit for this application? btw its for a 2000 Explorer E/B 4 door V8 AWD
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    anyone lift there X with stock tires?

    I just bought my 2000 Explorer V8 E/B as my daily driver, I wouldnt mind lifting it a little bit, I was thinking 2 inches in the rear and 1 inch on the front but I dont want to change the tires since they are brand new. My question is would it look stupid if I did the 2and1 inch lift with the...
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    Anyone paint flairs on Eddie Bauer?

    Hey guys, I have a black 2000 Explorer E/B with tan trim, Im debaiting about painting it black to match the exterior or painting it gunmetal colour (myself) Has anyone done this? if so any tips or pics? thanks heres a pic of the truck as it sits now
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    radio bezel in bad shape

    Anyone ever paint the whole radio bezel on there 2nd gen Explorer? Mine isnt in mint condition so Im thinking of painting it, anyone ever done this before?
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    Looking for 2000 Explorer radio wiring diagram

    Hi guys, Im looking to install an aftermarket deck in my 2000 explorer Eddie Bauer and I need the stock radio wiring diagram to know what wire to splice into, can anyone help? Also does the stock deck have an amp/sub? I do have my own aftermarket amp/sub I want to install so am I best to bypass...
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    Need help locating blower resistor on 2000 Explorer Eddie Bauer

    My 2000 Explorer v8 Eddie Bauer has the damn climate control heating, I know the resistor needs to be replaced becaues only the high setting works. I went on here and seen all the threads for resistors and know the manual resistors are located at the blower fan under the hood. My question is...
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    Heating control not working properly.

    I have a 2000 Explorer Eddie Bauer, it has the upgraded heating controls with the temp. Only the high (and I think low) fan is working but nothing in between, everything else is working fine Anyone know what the problem is or how to fix it? thanks
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    Stock deck display not working

    Hi guys I have a 2000 Explorer Eddie Bauer, the display on the stock radio is not working but the radio is working fine. The CD changer has also been removed from the center console Has anyone seen this problem beforeo or have any idea what I could do to fix it or am I better off changing it...
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    What's the towing capacity of a 2000 Explorer?

    Hi guys Im new here, my name is Raf, Im looking to buy a 2000 Explorer Eddie Bauer v8 AWD tomorrow. Plan is to drive it as my daily driver and tow my Mustang to the track and back. I have a few questions about this truck; does anyone know what the towing rating is for the truck? and any...
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    power windows not working

    hi guys as a couple of you may know I was in the procedure of purchasing a 91 XLT but the deal went bad and I bailed. Anyways Im going to be looking at a 96 LTD V8 AWD explorer tomorrow. I was told that the power windows along with the door locks (not sure about the door locks) DO NOT work...
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    car wont stay in park

    Hi guys, today my 91 explorer poped into gear while it was in Park, I hit the brakes and put the hand brake on. I thought it was just the tranny linkage but it turns out it might be the park handle or whatever its called. It turns out i need to take out my tranny to replace it etc. The car...
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    how to tell if 4x4 is working or not?

    I just bought a 91 Explorer 4X4 and my question is how do I know the 4X4 is working? the 4x4 light goes on but its dry outside and I cant tell a difference if its on or not. Any help? thanx in advance.
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