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Thanks for the clarification. I replaced the IAC yesterday, and it seems to have fixed the problem. Thanks for your assistance!

Thank you Thanks for the information. When you say Intake Air Control, are you referring to the Idle Air Control Valve? I picked up a new Idle Air Control Valve today, but am holding off on installing it until I get clarification. If I have the wrong part, I will return it. Thanks again!

My 1994 XLT is currently experiencing low idle speed at start up and frequently stalls unless I feather the accelerator pedal. Idle seems to be 400-500 RPM. Normally, with a cold start, the engine will idle at about 1100 RPM, and then adjust down to about 600 RPM after a minute or two...

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Thanks very much for the information. Where did you source your mirrors? The big websites all seem to have them, but I’m weary of getting something cheap that won’t fit right or last. If I get mirrors without heat or the puddle lights, do you think they will plug directly into my stock...

The two side view mirrors on my '94 Explorer are suffering from the common flaking problem, and look terrible. I can paint or replace, and I am first opting for replacement. Used ones on the auction sites look to be in about the same condition as mine, so this is not an option. I haven't been...

Having a problem with my ‘94 Explorer at start-up. This doesn’t happen all the time, but is becoming significantly more frequent. Engine starts, but idle remains low, at about 400-500 rpm. When cold, it will sputter and die if I don’t keep my foot on the gas. Sometimes when this happens, the...

Thanks. Where I live here in Ca, replacing the radiator myself will be much less expensive than taking it to a shop even for a small repair.

Thanks. I will check to see if the tank is plastic.

I have removed my front rotors and re-packed the bearings in the past when replacing the ball joints, but haven’t done a bearing replacement before. Do both wheels need to be done at the same time? Do I need to remove and replace the inner and outer races? I’m not sure if the races are...

Ah, so those are the lines that feed the transmission fluid cooler on the other side. That makes things more complicated and decreases my chances of being able to fix it I think. Any other thoughts?

for the past few weeks, something hasn’t felt right when I have had my foot on the accelerator of my ‘94 XLT. It’s hard to explain, but there is a slight vibration that just isn’t normal. It feels maybe a bit like friction or a very very slight grinding, sort of like something is not lubricated...

Hi all. I have been chasing a slow radiator leak that is leaving small puddles under the truck. On the back of my radiator on the driver’s side, just below the neck/cap, is about a 1” nut with threaded connectors that attaches to a metal line. It appears that coolant is leaking from behind the...

I received the new Dorman transmission pan with drain plug and finally got it installed last week. I replaced the filter and did install the o-rings this time! The issues with the first gear transmission slip are resolved, and it appears the missing o-rings were to blame. The new pan gasket...

The big site sent me a box of brake lines instead of the new transmission pan, so I’m going to have to wait until after Thanksgiving to drop the old pan and replace the filter, o-rings, and gasket. Their records indicate that I was sent a trans pan, not brake lines, so when they get sent back...

I picked up a Motorcraft transmission filter kit today and it includes a cork gasket, which is all twisted up. Any suggestions as to how to flatten it out so that I can install it on the pan? Should I use a layer of gasket sealer between the pan and gasket to keep it flat and in place when I...

I picked up a Motorcraft transmission filter kit today and it includes a cork gasket, which is all twisted up. Any suggestions as to how to flatten it out so that I can install it on the pan? Should I use a layer of gasket sealer between the pan and gasket to keep it flat and in place when I...

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Thanks. I will check the vacuum line for fluid. Not sure which line it is, as there are several, but hopefully I can figure it out. I really overfilled the transmission, so it’s possible that I may have damaged something as a result.

Codes? Could also be a failing coil pack. Also, what is “terrible mileage”? I still have my window sticker and it says 12-18 and 15-23. I’m lucky if I average 17-18.

When my cat was going bad, I first noticed a huge decrease in power and performance. The back pressure started blowing the two hoses of my EGR tube, and the heat started melting plastic components like cable sheathing. Blockage was caused by an overly rich fuel mixture.

I was having all kinds of problems with my MAF and replaced it. Still had problems. Turns out it was the EEC relay, a $10 part that takes 10 seconds to replace. As a test, you can swap in the A/C relay, which has the same specs. I had problems with engine surge and it was caused by the idle air...

I’m almost positive that I didn’t install o rings on the new filter, and I’m hoping that is the reason for the slipping when cold. What brand of fluid do you use? I tend to go with low cost “house” brands from Walmart or the auto parts stores for most of my fluids. I figure that they are...

Thanks for the info. I am guessing that I managed to over torque the pan bolts at some point in the past and that is the reason for the leaking. I ordered a new pan with a drain plug from the big site today, and am going to replace the filter and fluid again, this time with the o rings. Going to...

Trash went out today, so the old filter is gone unfortunately, as is the packaging with O rings, if they were included. Guess I need to buy a new filter kit. The gasket is fiber (composite?) non-rubber or cork. I cleaned and inspected the pan, and the mating surface appeared to be in good shape...