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    Replacing o2 sensors and P0153 code

    Hi my 96 5.0 is giving me the P0153 code and iam not sure which o2 is bank 2 but I thought about replacing them all. So I would like to know how many o2 sensors does the 96 5.0 have and what brand would you go with that is available from rockauto? Thanks
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    CEO Jim Hackett article

    yup, I filled up at chevron today it was 3.79 for regular. California gas prices suck and so does newsom!!
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    CEO Jim Hackett article

    Yeah I don't like the way Hackett is running ford, killing the sedans was stupid, not everyone wants a suv. I do understand killing the fiesta/focus based on the awful powershift DCT ruining the cars reliability reputation but the Fusion is still selling fairly well even after it was announced...
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    SHOCKS

    I don't see a need for high PSI in the Explorer application, but the point is if you look at wal-mart reviews of the Goodyear Wrangler, the older ones were rated to 44PSI. Many reviewers said the new Wranglers had a much thinner sidewall so it would stand to reason a tire with a higher max PSI...
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    SHOCKS

    I had an apointment booked for goodyear wranglers at walmart, and after looking around the web plus the wal mart reviews showing they have blowouts and are only rated up to 35psi, I cancelled and went to discount tire instead. I then got some goodyear wrangler trailrunner a/ts they have a max of...
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    Engine temp gauge question

    I too was worried about my low gauge, it was showing at the white mark on the above picture, so I hooked up my MT-2500 and I found that the unit would go into closed loop fuel mode at 130F which was surprising and idling it was at 182F with a 192F thermostat so I just think the gauge sender on...
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    Another door lock issue.

    I use them fairly often, I have lubed them in past 3 months but they all unlock fine if using the passenger switch. I will lube them again for good measure though. I think my plan of attack will be to fix the wires in the driver door first and get the lock switch working properly again, then if...
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    Why?

    I think these explorers are awesome and I might be in the minority here, But I feel the late 80s/90s ford cars are some of the best! It seems most stuff past the millennium was starting to get too complex/hard to work on. I am also a member of the feoa.net ford escort forum and we have a...
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    Another door lock issue.

    I cleaned the keyfob out with a q tip and 91% rubbing alcohol, it works but is still picky, I noticed this morning while inside the truck it was doing the same thing just unlocking the driver door, so I held the unlock button down and then kept pressing it rapidly and it finally unlocked all...
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    Another door lock issue.

    So I have searched and found good advice but it pertained to the guy having his keyfob unlock all doors and not his driver door. my problem is the keyfob will unlock only the driver door and not the rest. I changed the batterys in the fob also. it sometimes will unlock all doors but usually a 1...
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    Hi! I sure could use some Explorer advice

    I bought the same tool kit and you arent kidding about it taking awhile, they seemed to slip in easily enough but pushing in on the line and pulling out wasn't seeming to work but then finally did. PS I used the pull up harbor freight lantern to light my way on this job.
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    Why order now?

    When I went to test drive a 2018 fusion to buy I was going to go with a base SE 2.5 model. I drove it and it already had 162 miles on it, then I test drove a 2.0 hybrid SE and it only had 4.4 miles so I was probably the first to test drive it, plus the hybrid was so much smoother I went with it...
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    loud howling noise

    I started the explorer today and had a loud howling noise, it definitely sounded like it came from the front of the engine, I would say it sounded more like a loud supercharger whine. it moved with the rpm then became intermittent and stopped and by the time I went to drive to work and parked it...
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    Lost Bid on 1997 Mountaineer V8 AWD with 110k - went for $1600

    Yeah it sucks, before i got my 96 I tried to bid on a 2000 mountaineer, went for $850 or something had 86k miles but they said it was leaking coolant so I didn't want to bid more. next 3 days I see it on craigslist for 3200 and the flipper lied about a bunch of stuff he did to it, no way he did...
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    Multiple suspension noises

    I noticed your in Portland I recommend taking it into Landmark ford, my friend works there as a mechanic and he says they are top notch!
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    6 weeks in many issues 2020 limited

    Now if you want to see some ford factories where they build with pride look no further then ford CHEP where they build the Duratec I-4 and PowerStroke 6.7 and Ford Hermosillo Assembly where the Fusion/MKZ is built thats REAL pride. notice how they wear uniforms not some off the street cloths...
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    6 weeks in many issues 2020 limited

    Warning I found this extremely biased article but it does show a video of rats at the Chicago assembly. Chicago Ford worker discusses issues in 2019 contract fight
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    2020 Heated Seat Issues

    I heard Landmark ford in Tigard Oregon has a great service department maybe try them?
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    Zerex G-05 coolant?

    Awesome! I even read about people using it on 60s mopar's and apparently its one of the only newer coolants that can be back speced without hurting anything.
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    2020 reviews are starting to roll in

    I like the hybrid plus its normally aspirated and if its anything like the Fusion Hybrid warranty "unique hybrid components" which should include the transmission would be covered under a 8yr 100000 mile warranty. If I could afford one that is definitely the explorer i would want.
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    Zerex G-05 coolant?

    When I got my explorer it had yellow coolant in the overflow, I thought it might have been gold but Iam thinking it may have been the yellow supertech walmart sales. Anyways I removed all coolant from reservoir and radiator and filled with distilled water and Zerex G-05. I haven't had any...
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    Sighted a Baby Bronco today

    My guess is it will probably have the same powertrain options as the new 2020 escape, so 1.5 3 cyl ecoboost Dragon, 2.0 Ecoboost, and probably the 2.5 atkinson hybrid options. I hope this baby bronco has a manual transmission but most likely the motor will be put in sideways like the escape and...
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    Bad Fuel Pump: Delphi or Spectra?

    I put a spectra premium in a ranger that I sold but fuel pump worked good, I think for after market stuff spectra isn't too bad even if most of their stuff if made in china.
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    Auto Start-Stop Technology

    Well thats good you have first hand knowledge they fixed it in the new Explorer. My experience a few years ago I had a 2015 Focus with the 1.0 Ecoboost 3 cyl and auto start stop.you could pull into a tacobell drive thru in the 100 plus summers with the A/C on max and the car would still shut off...
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    Auto Start-Stop Technology

    A hybrid does it right, when the motor shuts off you have electric A/C so no reduction in cooling capacity, also the hybrid takes off immediately since its using the electric motor to propel the car forward no waiting for a starter to turn on the gas engine. The Ford HF35 transaxle is a real...
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