Welcome New Members!

Schnej2 · 03-12-2011, 01:34 PM

Had to join as I have enjoyed all the posts... Been waiting on my 2011 Explorer Limited build date of 1/19. Getting impatient like everyone else.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 03-12-2011, 01:54 PM

welcome new members

dwagner302 · 03-12-2011, 06:37 PM

New forum member. I have 2002 Eddie Bauer V8. It is a AWD and has 93K. It's a "dealer queen"...original owner and 90% service by dealer. I had a trans rebuilt under warranty and and out of warranty AC repair. My wife uses it on the weekends and I use it to tow my foxbody mustang racecar to the track about 6 times a year.

I would like to save some $$$ and paint the roof rack my self. Any suggestions on how to remove the rack, paint it and then re-install it? I lost one of the caps and looks like I would need to remove them to paint it.

Thanks.

ExplorerTDF · 03-12-2011, 09:20 PM

Hello: I´m Gustavo, I´m from Ushuaia Tierra del Fuego Argentina -called the end of the world- and I have a Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 OHV 4x4 1996.
I´m very happy with this vehicle (it´s my first 4x4 and American car).
I will post pictures soon
greetings

PD. sorry my english

madmike1808 · 03-13-2011, 12:17 AM

Hi, I am new to this forum. I just happened upon it doing a google search on my check engine light,I really hate working on my own vehicle, but with the economy and my finances in the shape it it is I may be a frequent visitor to keep my 98 EB up to snuff. If I learn anything during the process that may be of help to anyone out there I will pass it on.

aliveiride · 03-13-2011, 04:13 AM

Hello, I'm doing some rehab work on an '01 sport that my sister in law destroyed and I have my work cut out for me.

*baphomet666* · 03-13-2011, 10:33 AM

bstrig, fcrednek, vflutter, hr2757, Deer4ager, WDinSD, WDinSD, Schnej2,
dwagner302, ExplorerTDF, madmike1808, aliveiride,

Hello and Welcome among us on SERIOUS explorations

LSCPrincess · 03-13-2011, 10:54 AM

Hello,

I'm new to this forum, found it while on facebook. I have a 2002 ford explorer and many other fords... I am from Massachusetts and travel around the east coast for diffenent car shows, cruises, club meets, etc.. either in my explorer or mustang, or lincoln.

FREEMAN_TSINQ · 03-13-2011, 11:29 AM

i'm Freeman from the Puget Sound area up in Washington state. I have a 97 V6 XLT. I have a few minor projects already in the works and look forward to tapping into the vast amount of knowledge available here.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 03-13-2011, 01:11 PM

welcome new members

*baphomet666* · 03-13-2011, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSCPrincess

Hello,

I'm new to this forum, found it while on facebook. I have a 2002 ford explorer and many other fords... I am from Massachusetts and travel around the east coast for diffenent car shows, cruises, club meets, etc.. either in my explorer or mustang, or lincoln.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FREEMAN_TSINQ

i'm Freeman from the Puget Sound area up in Washington state. I have a 97 V6 XLT. I have a few minor projects already in the works and look forward to tapping into the vast amount of knowledge available here.

Hello and Welcome among us on SERIOUS explorations

marcrex · 03-13-2011, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the invite to this forum. I came here because I own several Ford trucks. I currently have a '98 2wd automatic that has some serious mileage and engine issues. It is a Colorado truck and is extremely clean, so I would like to save it if possble. I also have a 91 Sport with 136k on it. The '91 has a host of issues, so much so that I was considering scrapping it. Gas tank leak, rust and needs new clutch and exhaust. However, it runs very well. Both vehicles are 4.0 L. Is it possible to swap the '91 into the '98, and if so what do I need to be aware of ?

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 03-13-2011, 03:42 PM

welcome new members

Camellia301 · 03-13-2011, 03:47 PM

Hello all I am Camellia. I have 2 Explorers 2000XLT & 1995Limited. I am in my early 40's and have been driving them since my great grandfather gave me his when I was 18 or so. The only other thing I drove was a Ford Windstar when my children were little.
I Love Love Love my trucks and wish I could fix them before I go crazy!
The 95 doesn't want to go into any gear not 1st, 2nd, or 3rd yet it still drives wherever I want it to take me. When it does go into a gear and I never know what gear its in, its because I forced it to by keeping the speed so high that it then jerks so hard it that I could get whiplash. I never quite know the speed because the speedometer no longer keeps true speed. When it goes out of gear the speedometer goes to '0' and stays there till it kicks back into a gear. Since I've had this 1 I've changed the transmission at lease 5 times in a 2 yr period. Can anyone help! I just want it fixed!
My 2000 just started making a jerking sound as if its putting itself into 4 wheel drive just for going over a bump, then that occasional noise under the back of the truck became an all the time noise. I took it to the Strauss and they told me that my rear differential had gone, I needed a new rear end & they didn't do that kind of work. My friend and I matched the gear ratio to one at a junk yard and he installed it, lo and behold the same noise! While taking it to the Strauss this time it wouldn't go into 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear like the 1995 and when the Strauss guy test drove it we barely made it around the block. He said the purchased rear was a bad one to and that my transfer case is now bad as well. When driving it less than a mile back home I stopped to enter the highway and it wouldn't go anymore. Luckily, my daughter was behind me and pushed me with the 95 the rest of the 4 blocks home... I pray theres someone that can help.
On tuesday the junkyard will deliver the replacement rear and collect the 1st one and I'm guessing that my friend and I should be replacing the transfer case at the same time?!? Can someone help, before I break down in tears, burn them both and buy hondas!!
Thanx for any help
Camellia

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 03-13-2011, 03:53 PM

welcome new members

tbottorff · 03-13-2011, 04:17 PM

First post. Inheritted a 98 2wd XLT, first ford, it's kind of grown on me.
I'm Looking for feedback on suspension, drivetrain and braking upgrades before bolting on more power.
Thanks

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 03-13-2011, 04:30 PM

welcome new members

coby1962 · 03-13-2011, 05:11 PM

Hi there people,my name coby just bought my first explorer 2000 sport nice truck but im having a few issues thats why i joined.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 03-13-2011, 06:20 PM

welcome new members

*stretchman* · 03-13-2011, 07:44 PM

Just picked up a 98 XLT and am fixing all the small things, door locks, rear wiper. Just did the radio fix so I can read it. Worked out well. Had a 1993 EB XLT 2 door that we put 267,00 miles on since new. Tranny went and I had a bad head gasket so I picked up the 98.
Just looking for fix's that others have done, Bill

03-12-2011, 01:34 PM	#8701
Schnej2 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fenton, MI 11 Limited AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	Hello Had to join as I have enjoyed all the posts... Been waiting on my 2011 Explorer Limited build date of 1/19. Getting impatient like everyone else.

03-12-2011, 01:54 PM	#8702
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,632 Vehicle Specs	welcome new members __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

03-12-2011, 09:20 PM	#8704
ExplorerTDF Wannabe Elite Explorer Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, (the end of the world) Explorer XLT 4x4 4.0 OHV Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	Hello everyone Hello: I´m Gustavo, I´m from Ushuaia Tierra del Fuego Argentina -called the end of the world- and I have a Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 OHV 4x4 1996. I´m very happy with this vehicle (it´s my first 4x4 and American car). I will post pictures soon greetings PD. sorry my english

03-13-2011, 04:13 AM	#8706
aliveiride Wannabe Elite Explorer Costa Mesa, CA 2001 Explorer Sport 4X4 Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs	Trying to fix up an abused '01 sport 4x4 Hello, I'm doing some rehab work on an '01 sport that my sister in law destroyed and I have my work cut out for me.

03-13-2011, 10:33 AM	#8707
baphomet666 Elite Explorer Bordeaux,FRANCE Explorer.1994. 4WD Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 866 Vehicle Specs	bstrig, fcrednek, vflutter, hr2757, Deer4ager, WDinSD, WDinSD, Schnej2, dwagner302, ExplorerTDF, madmike1808, aliveiride, *Hello and Welcome among us on SERIOUS explorations* __________________ X 1994 4.0, Intake System Air Filter KKM,Flowmaster Exhaust System - Force II, BBK Performance 1580 66mm, I'm French my name is Dominik You want something of FRANCE ask me by PM

03-12-2011, 06:37 PM	#8703
dwagner302 Wannabe Elite Explorer Los Angeles California 2002 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	New forum member. I have 2002 Eddie Bauer V8. It is a AWD and has 93K. It's a "dealer queen"...original owner and 90% service by dealer. I had a trans rebuilt under warranty and and out of warranty AC repair. My wife uses it on the weekends and I use it to tow my foxbody mustang racecar to the track about 6 times a year. I would like to save some $$$ and paint the roof rack my self. Any suggestions on how to remove the rack, paint it and then re-install it? I lost one of the caps and looks like I would need to remove them to paint it. Thanks.

03-13-2011, 12:17 AM	#8705
madmike1808 Wannabe Elite Explorer 1998 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	Hi, I am new to this forum. I just happened upon it doing a google search on my check engine light,I really hate working on my own vehicle, but with the economy and my finances in the shape it it is I may be a frequent visitor to keep my 98 EB up to snuff. If I learn anything during the process that may be of help to anyone out there I will pass it on.

03-13-2011, 10:54 AM	#8708
LSCPrincess Wannabe Elite Explorer Fitchburg, MA 2002 Ford Explorer Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	Hello, I'm new to this forum, found it while on facebook. I have a 2002 ford explorer and many other fords... I am from Massachusetts and travel around the east coast for diffenent car shows, cruises, club meets, etc.. either in my explorer or mustang, or lincoln.

03-13-2011, 11:29 AM	#8709
FREEMAN_TSINQ Wannabe Elite Explorer PUGET SOUND 97 V6 XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	greetings from puget sound i'm Freeman from the Puget Sound area up in Washington state. I have a 97 V6 XLT. I have a few minor projects already in the works and look forward to tapping into the vast amount of knowledge available here.

03-13-2011, 01:11 PM	#8710
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,632 Vehicle Specs	welcome new members __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

03-13-2011, 03:30 PM	#8712
marcrex Wannabe Elite Explorer Skaneateles, NY '91 Sport, '98 XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	4.0 liter swap Thanks for the invite to this forum. I came here because I own several Ford trucks. I currently have a '98 2wd automatic that has some serious mileage and engine issues. It is a Colorado truck and is extremely clean, so I would like to save it if possble. I also have a 91 Sport with 136k on it. The '91 has a host of issues, so much so that I was considering scrapping it. Gas tank leak, rust and needs new clutch and exhaust. However, it runs very well. Both vehicles are 4.0 L. Is it possible to swap the '91 into the '98, and if so what do I need to be aware of ?

03-13-2011, 03:42 PM	#8713
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,632 Vehicle Specs	welcome new members __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

03-13-2011, 03:47 PM	#8714
Camellia301 Wannabe Elite Explorer North Plainfield, NJ 95 Limited & 00 XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 17 Vehicle Specs	Hello all I am Camellia. I have 2 Explorers 2000XLT & 1995Limited. I am in my early 40's and have been driving them since my great grandfather gave me his when I was 18 or so. The only other thing I drove was a Ford Windstar when my children were little. I Love Love Love my trucks and wish I could fix them before I go crazy! The 95 doesn't want to go into any gear not 1st, 2nd, or 3rd yet it still drives wherever I want it to take me. When it does go into a gear and I never know what gear its in, its because I forced it to by keeping the speed so high that it then jerks so hard it that I could get whiplash. I never quite know the speed because the speedometer no longer keeps true speed. When it goes out of gear the speedometer goes to '0' and stays there till it kicks back into a gear. Since I've had this 1 I've changed the transmission at lease 5 times in a 2 yr period. Can anyone help! I just want it fixed! My 2000 just started making a jerking sound as if its putting itself into 4 wheel drive just for going over a bump, then that occasional noise under the back of the truck became an all the time noise. I took it to the Strauss and they told me that my rear differential had gone, I needed a new rear end & they didn't do that kind of work. My friend and I matched the gear ratio to one at a junk yard and he installed it, lo and behold the same noise! While taking it to the Strauss this time it wouldn't go into 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear like the 1995 and when the Strauss guy test drove it we barely made it around the block. He said the purchased rear was a bad one to and that my transfer case is now bad as well. When driving it less than a mile back home I stopped to enter the highway and it wouldn't go anymore. Luckily, my daughter was behind me and pushed me with the 95 the rest of the 4 blocks home... I pray theres someone that can help. On tuesday the junkyard will deliver the replacement rear and collect the 1st one and I'm guessing that my friend and I should be replacing the transfer case at the same time?!? Can someone help, before I break down in tears, burn them both and buy hondas!! Thanx for any help Camellia

03-13-2011, 03:53 PM	#8715
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,632 Vehicle Specs	welcome new members __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

03-13-2011, 04:17 PM	#8716
tbottorff Wannabe Elite Explorer SF Bay Area, California 98 2WD XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	Newb First post. Inheritted a 98 2wd XLT, first ford, it's kind of grown on me. I'm Looking for feedback on suspension, drivetrain and braking upgrades before bolting on more power. Thanks

03-13-2011, 04:30 PM	#8717
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,632 Vehicle Specs	welcome new members __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

03-13-2011, 05:11 PM	#8718
coby1962 Wannabe Elite Explorer ann arbor mi 2000 sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	the new guy Hi there people,my name coby just bought my first explorer 2000 sport nice truck but im having a few issues thats why i joined.

03-13-2011, 06:20 PM	#8719
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,632 Vehicle Specs	welcome new members __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

03-13-2011, 07:44 PM	#8720
stretchman Elite Explorer Seattle Wa 2000 xlt 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13 Vehicle Specs	Hi for Seattle Just picked up a 98 XLT and am fixing all the small things, door locks, rear wiper. Just did the radio fix so I can read it. Worked out well. Had a 1993 EB XLT 2 door that we put 267,00 miles on since new. Tranny went and I had a bad head gasket so I picked up the 98. Just looking for fix's that others have done, Bill

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