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    a goodbye thread

    they ended up giving 275 for it. price of scrap has been going down. with offered me 400 for it a few months ago.
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    a goodbye thread

    My explorer finally exploded, it was a timing chain issue. still runs and drives it just makes a thud, thumping sound, has a cracked block near the exaust. Going to pick and pull soon. I got my self an 08 expedition that came for the forest service. its not the upgrade that I wanted, but its...
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    work shop manual for sale, 2005 ford exploer

    The engine on my Explorer finally exploded. its going to pick n pull soon. I got my self an 08 expedition with 131,x.. miles on the clock. I have for sale the work shop manuals. volume 1 and 2. I paided about 180 for these. they are your for 40 bucks plus shipping and handling. has some wear...
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    2010 4.0L - Brief Squeak/chirp at startup

    I have a similar sound happen on my 05 explorer. Started to happen after the alternator was rebuilt. Still happens after I replaced the intake manifold. Sometimes the sound happens other times not. Sometime it is louder or more prolonged than other times. Has not been an issue.
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    Need advice/options for P0401 EGR Insufficient Flow for 2005 Ford Explorer

    Just did this job. Pretty easy. First losses the big nut with a 1 and 1/16 wrench, then Loosen the 2 10MM bolts with an extension . If you do it the other way around like I did it the first time you will fight with getting the nut off. I used to cans of carb cleaner. One for the EGR valve and...
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    Need advice/options for P0401 EGR Insufficient Flow for 2005 Ford Explorer

    where is the DPFE sensor sensor on 2005 4.6 L engine?
  7. M

    PTO for 05 explorer

    I was curious if anyone has put a PTO on their 03-05 explorer. I did a google search and did not find anything for PTOs that fit on tis generation explorer. curios if anyone has had a different experience.
  8. M

    multiple dash lights come on then turn off when turning ingtion on and off

    they are on when the engine is running. have not had an issue since I started the tread.
  9. M

    2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L starter removal

    my starter is bad. The gear won’t engage unless I sit it with a hammer. Got the car to the shop. I have the two 13 MM bolts to bed that you can see. Any idea on how to remove the 3rd one? I can see it with a mirror, I got a socket on it but am having difficulty getting the extension and ratchet...
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    multiple dash lights come on then turn off when turning ingtion on and off

    this has been happening lately and it has happened in this order. something is coming or happening and I don't know what it is. check advanced track light comes on. cycle the ignition on and of and the light turns off. check advanced track lick comes on. ABS comes on. cycle the engine on and...
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    2005 ford explorer pending P0402 code

    today my engine had difficulty starting and had a rough idle. computer has a pending 0402. more info to come.
  12. M

    13.9 mpg sound about right?

    23 or 24 mpg at 45 mph in 5th gear. I dont like to drive fast all the time. Computer said 12 MPG at 100 mph in overdrive.
  13. M

    Unconventional coolant burping idea

    I have a half baked though right now and am looking for some input. You need to burp your the air about of your coolant and there is a lot of air. Let’s say you get your engine up to temperature and the thermostat opens. You then shut it off. Is there a way to turn the water pump quickly with...
  14. M

    04 Mountaineer not cranking. New starter, battery, and ignition switch.

    Can the transmission range sensor become loose? Did you buy your truck Used, Itcould have an aftermarket started interrupter switch.
  15. M

    This question is for independent contractor/ construction people

    cleaning gutters. Minimum height is 28 feet,
  16. M

    This question is for independent contractor/ construction people

    What is the weight capacity of the roof rack?
  17. M

    This question is for independent contractor/ construction people

    Currently looking into putting a receiver hitch on the front then fabricating a support for a ladder. More on that later.
  18. M

    This question is for independent contractor/ construction people

    What is the longest ladder that you can secure top of your car with a stock roof rack?
  19. M

    Engaging 4x4 low

    Do you have to get from 4x4 auto to 4x4 low in this order? 1. 4x4 auto 2. 4x4 high 3. 4x4 low Not sure why I am thinking this but something tells me is was not like this when I bought my car used 5 years ago now.
  20. M

    4X4 AUTO, 4X4 HIGH and 4X4 LOW

    I use 4x4 low when I have to got down steep rough mountain roads so I don’t burn out my breaks and wreck my ball joints.
  21. M

    What hose is this?

    What fluid goes through this hose?
  22. M

    How Do I Grease My Accelerator

    looking back at this made me LOL. grease the accelerator.🤣🤣🤣 I did clean the throttle body and that solved the problem.
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