Welcome New Members!

mcsteven · 07-26-2011, 12:20 PM

Hey FMU,

Sounds great! Since you've been lurking, you know how we love photos! Show the builds, and if it's something that folks here might be interested in as a DIY project, we love specs, too.

Hope to hear more from ya.

MCSteven

Quote:

Originally Posted by FluidMotorUnion

Hey, everybody!

We're Fluid MotorUnion, a performance shop outside Chicago. Typically, we work with European luxury vehicles, but our fully-fledged fabrication shop will take on just about any task, so long as we believe in its potential. That's what brought us here.

We're currently doing a custom turbo build for a 2006 Explorer, and we figured we'd share our progress with a board that's chock full of Explorer enthusiasts! We've been lurking the boards for quite some time as the build started, and now that things are moving along, we'd like to let the rest of the Explorer-inclined world know what we're up to!

Can't wait to start posting

mcsteven · 07-26-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nj2nh

I only joined to get info on my blank touch screen. The car is not even two weeks old and I am 300 miles from home where my two boys and my husband are so they are of no use to me. If you have a suggestion, please, I would love to hear it. Taking it to a dealer here in NH (I am from NJ) is pointless.

Hey NJ2NH - check out this thread. We have a Ford Corporate rep working with us directly
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=322548

Her name is Rebecca and the userID is FordIVTteam. IVT is In Vehicle Technology.

Hopefully they'll be able to assist.

MCSteven

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 07-27-2011, 01:34 AM

welcome new members

*baphomet666* · 07-27-2011, 10:12 AM

Hello to you and welcome here among the stars

depchrisk · 07-28-2011, 08:43 AM

Hello,
New to the Ford Explorer and found this great resource. I have some questions and hope to find the answers.

My vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer XLT.

Lately my issues have been fuel system related.

Thanks

srj26 · 07-28-2011, 11:16 AM

Hello new to the site and have a bunch of questions. I'll tryand make sure they are in the right area.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 07-28-2011, 04:21 PM

welcome new members

*baphomet666* · 07-28-2011, 04:31 PM

Hello to you and welcome here among the stars

jpw01 · 07-28-2011, 09:56 PM

We finally did it. We just bought my wife an '02 Limited V8, and we love it. My bro has an '04, my parents have started driving Fords in the last few years, and my other bro is a Ford dealership mechanic (and Ford owner, naturally). We've already found a few quirks we need to work out, but I'm confident this forum will get me through it.

Thanks to all fellow owners for the wealth of info!

JPW

*baphomet666* · 07-29-2011, 02:30 AM

Hello to you and welcome here among the stars

malcolm gaskin · 07-29-2011, 02:42 PM

Hi I have a forest green 1997 explorer, from New. I love it, even though I only do about 4,000 miles a year in it. I live in central London, I've always had big cars like Range Rovers. I was doing the launch advertising for Ford at Ogilvy and liked it, so I got one. To haul a boat, do a bit of countryside, camping etc, and generally shifting big stuff around the city. Unfortunately my car is at near death, as one of the electronic keep fobs wore out, the rubber button. I bought a new fob from Dagenham motors, a big dealer in West London. They tried to programme it , but say the Bosch system, linked to the door lock and immobiliser, has never been good, and gave up after 5 hours work, and with help from the Ford technical department. There's only 70,000 miles on the clock, no rust, new tyres and it goes like a bomb. There's at least another 10 years of active life in it. So I put it to them that this really competent car would have to be scrapped, if my only working key fob died, or was lost. They affirmed that. Surely madness. I can't be the only person with this dilemma. Does any one out there with techy savviness, know how to get my second new fob programmed, or even if I can overide the locking/immobiliser system. I hear that this could be the Explorer's achilles heel. Any knowledge out there? cheers Gass, London.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 07-29-2011, 03:50 PM

welcome new members

ex man in van · 07-30-2011, 12:06 AM

Hi everyone. Brand new here. Been lurking for a week or so but decided to join. Well, I finally got my Explorer. She's a 1996 XL 4.0. She's got a few minor bumps and bruises but runs and drives beautifully. The interior is mint. I'm glad I found this place though...I've got a few things to figure out and could certainly use your guys expertise. I've been checking out some of the posts and you guys really know your stuff, so be prepared for lots of questions! lol.

Shane

*baphomet666* · 07-30-2011, 01:46 AM

Hello to you and welcome here among the stars

nailzem · 07-30-2011, 04:41 PM

I'm back! So can someone direct me to the forum where I might find out why my 1997 ford explorer wont communicate with a diagnostic machine.

*baphomet666* · 07-31-2011, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nailzem

I'm back! So can someone direct me to the forum where I might find out why my 1997 ford explorer wont communicate with a diagnostic machine.

Hello to you and welcome here among the stars

look here Maybe you find your happiness
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=100

bronCOS04EB · 07-31-2011, 02:26 PM

My name is Joe. This is the first forum I've ever joined so i dont have much practice posting.

My parents had a 1998 Explorer which I remember well from my childhood. I am 17 now and I have been looking to buy my first car. I found this forum while searching for Ford Explorers. I read some of the off roaring stories and looked at some photos and now I am 100% sure I want to buy one. I hope to buy a 2004 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4X4 this Friday or Saturday. I plan on doing some gradual work on the Explorer and I would eventually like to go to Redington with some of my friends who have Jeeps. I don't have much experience working with cars so I was hoping some of you might be able to help me out with info or links or whatever. I have a feeling this is going to be an amazing first car. Hope to hear from you guys soon.

*BigRondo* · 07-31-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronCOS04EB

My name is Joe. This is the first forum I've ever joined so i dont have much practice posting.

My parents had a 1998 Explorer which I remember well from my childhood. I am 17 now and I have been looking to buy my first car. I found this forum while searching for Ford Explorers. I read some of the off roaring stories and looked at some photos and now I am 100% sure I want to buy one. I hope to buy a 2004 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4X4 this Friday or Saturday. I plan on doing some gradual work on the Explorer and I would eventually like to go to Redington with some of my friends who have Jeeps. I don't have much experience working with cars so I was hoping some of you might be able to help me out with info or links or whatever. I have a feeling this is going to be an amazing first car. Hope to hear from you guys soon.

Welcome aboard Joe!

Here are a couple of sub-forums for you to check out!

Stock 2002 - 2005 Explorers

Modified 2002 - 2005 Explorers

Good luck and hopefully you will be an explorer owner soon!

*baphomet666* · 07-31-2011, 08:25 PM

Hello to you and welcome here among the stars
Mr bronCOS04EB

Here the first thing and help between members of the FORUM.
You just have to ask questions will always be someone. an answer for you.
Good luck for your project

jmboward · 08-01-2011, 12:51 PM

hey Guys and Gals:
I'm new here and to trucks in general. I have wanted a ford for as long as I've wanted a car(pretty long time), and finally got my way last week. I bought an '03 Ranger 4x4. Figured I'd find a place where I can get as much information as possible about my new truck.

Joe

07-27-2011, 01:34 AM	#9303
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

07-27-2011, 10:12 AM	#9304
baphomet666 Elite Explorer Bordeaux,FRANCE Explorer.1994. 4WD Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 866 Vehicle Specs	*Hello to you and welcome here among the stars* __________________ 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 Last edited by baphomet666; 07-31-2011 at 02:11 AM.

07-28-2011, 11:16 AM	#9306
srj26 Wannabe Elite Explorer Gerald,MO 1998 and 2000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	Hi Hello new to the site and have a bunch of questions. I'll tryand make sure they are in the right area.

07-28-2011, 04:21 PM	#9307
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

07-28-2011, 04:31 PM	#9308
baphomet666 Elite Explorer Bordeaux,FRANCE Explorer.1994. 4WD Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 866 Vehicle Specs	*Hello to you and welcome here among the stars* __________________ 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 Last edited by baphomet666; 07-29-2011 at 02:30 AM.

07-28-2011, 08:43 AM	#9305
depchrisk Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Lauderdale 2002 Ford Explorer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	Hello, New to the Ford Explorer and found this great resource. I have some questions and hope to find the answers. My vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer XLT. Lately my issues have been fuel system related. Thanks

07-28-2011, 09:56 PM	#9309
jpw01 Wannabe Elite Explorer MN 02 Ltd. V8 Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	First Ford Purchase We finally did it. We just bought my wife an '02 Limited V8, and we love it. My bro has an '04, my parents have started driving Fords in the last few years, and my other bro is a Ford dealership mechanic (and Ford owner, naturally). We've already found a few quirks we need to work out, but I'm confident this forum will get me through it. Thanks to all fellow owners for the wealth of info! JPW

07-29-2011, 02:30 AM	#9310
baphomet666 Elite Explorer Bordeaux,FRANCE Explorer.1994. 4WD Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 866 Vehicle Specs	*Hello to you and welcome here among the stars* __________________ 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 Last edited by baphomet666; 07-30-2011 at 01:46 AM.

07-29-2011, 02:42 PM	#9311
malcolm gaskin Wannabe Elite Explorer london 1997 Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	Hi I have a forest green 1997 explorer, from New. I love it, even though I only do about 4,000 miles a year in it. I live in central London, I've always had big cars like Range Rovers. I was doing the launch advertising for Ford at Ogilvy and liked it, so I got one. To haul a boat, do a bit of countryside, camping etc, and generally shifting big stuff around the city. Unfortunately my car is at near death, as one of the electronic keep fobs wore out, the rubber button. I bought a new fob from Dagenham motors, a big dealer in West London. They tried to programme it , but say the Bosch system, linked to the door lock and immobiliser, has never been good, and gave up after 5 hours work, and with help from the Ford technical department. There's only 70,000 miles on the clock, no rust, new tyres and it goes like a bomb. There's at least another 10 years of active life in it. So I put it to them that this really competent car would have to be scrapped, if my only working key fob died, or was lost. They affirmed that. Surely madness. I can't be the only person with this dilemma. Does any one out there with techy savviness, know how to get my second new fob programmed, or even if I can overide the locking/immobiliser system. I hear that this could be the Explorer's achilles heel. Any knowledge out there? cheers Gass, London.

07-29-2011, 03:50 PM	#9312
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

07-30-2011, 12:06 AM	#9313
ex man in van Wannabe Elite Explorer vancouver bc 96 XL Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs	Hello from Vancouver! Hi everyone. Brand new here. Been lurking for a week or so but decided to join. Well, I finally got my Explorer. She's a 1996 XL 4.0. She's got a few minor bumps and bruises but runs and drives beautifully. The interior is mint. I'm glad I found this place though...I've got a few things to figure out and could certainly use your guys expertise. I've been checking out some of the posts and you guys really know your stuff, so be prepared for lots of questions! lol. Shane

07-30-2011, 01:46 AM	#9314
baphomet666 Elite Explorer Bordeaux,FRANCE Explorer.1994. 4WD Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 866 Vehicle Specs	*Hello to you and welcome here among the stars* __________________ 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

07-30-2011, 04:41 PM	#9315
nailzem Wannabe Elite Explorer New York 1997 Explorer xlt Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	I'm back! So can someone direct me to the forum where I might find out why my 1997 ford explorer wont communicate with a diagnostic machine.

07-31-2011, 02:26 PM	#9317
bronCOS04EB Wannabe Elite Explorer Tucson, Arizona '04 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	My name is Joe. This is the first forum I've ever joined so i dont have much practice posting. My parents had a 1998 Explorer which I remember well from my childhood. I am 17 now and I have been looking to buy my first car. I found this forum while searching for Ford Explorers. I read some of the off roaring stories and looked at some photos and now I am 100% sure I want to buy one. I hope to buy a 2004 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4X4 this Friday or Saturday. I plan on doing some gradual work on the Explorer and I would eventually like to go to Redington with some of my friends who have Jeeps. I don't have much experience working with cars so I was hoping some of you might be able to help me out with info or links or whatever. I have a feeling this is going to be an amazing first car. Hope to hear from you guys soon.

07-31-2011, 08:25 PM	#9319
baphomet666 Elite Explorer Bordeaux,FRANCE Explorer.1994. 4WD Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 866 Vehicle Specs	Hello to you and welcome here among the stars Mr bronCOS04EB Here the first thing and help between members of the FORUM. You just have to ask questions will always be someone. an answer for you. Good luck for your project __________________ 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 Last edited by baphomet666; 08-01-2011 at 01:04 PM.

08-01-2011, 12:51 PM	#9320
jmboward Wannabe Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, Pennsulvania 2003 Ranger Xlt Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	hey Guys and Gals: I'm new here and to trucks in general. I have wanted a ford for as long as I've wanted a car(pretty long time), and finally got my way last week. I bought an '03 Ranger 4x4. Figured I'd find a place where I can get as much information as possible about my new truck. Joe

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