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    New XLT 2021owner!

    Just grabbed this bad boy last week, upgraded from a 2018 Fusion. I’m still getting used to it but I’ve been in love with the new explorer for the last ten months. I got a great lease deal on it, it had been a courtesy vehicle so it had about 1k miles, so I was able to talI them down a bit...
  2. willzilla

    2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4 door Center Console Removal?

    The forum search feature doesn't seem to work (just gives me errors when I try to search for anything). What is the trick with removing the center console? I found various instructions, removed all of the bolts/nuts, and then hit the center bracket backwards to push to console back "at least 2...
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    2014 explorer XLT shuddering

    Hi I have a 2014 Explorer XLT 3.5 NA. When I accelerate around 2nd-4th gear with light throttle I feel a shudder. It’s light but noticeable. Only around 2200-2800 RPM. Feels similar to a torque converter engaging and disengaging, only it happens about twice every second. When I accelerate harder...
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    Aftermarket Apple Carplay Receiver 2016 Exp. XLT

    I am debating on adding Aftermarket Apple Carplay receiver (sony, pioneer kenwood etc) to my 2016 Ford Explorer XLT. But am concerned if it will interfere with remote start , back up camera etc on the OEM unit. So need some input if anyone here has successfully installed any such unit. I...
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    02 Exp XLT High Beam

    Good day, fine folks! High beams not working in 2002 Ford Explorer XLT. All the other functions of the multi-function switch are working. Checked fuses, and relays identified in manual. The #49 relay is clicking when high beam switch on MFS is activated. No power to the #46 20a fuse at any...
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    Clutch pedal bushing keeps wearing out

    Recently bought a 1999 ford ranger, the master cylinder bushing gets worn down very quickly and the clutch pedal goes to the floor, and i haven't found a fix for it. I've gone through 5 of the bushings in the past two months, and need a permanent fix. Any suggestions?
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    how would one start modifying?

    I saw a post of a picture of a saleen style explorer and i love that look and want to sorta recreate that but in my own way and want my explorer to be a little faster, by little i mean i want a blower in it. i just dont know where to start what to buy first, i dont care about exterior look right...
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    1996 Explorer XLT: Rear Frame "issues"

    So I have a 1996 V8 Ford Explorer XLT that has seen some better days, however it's been with my family for a long time and I'd love to get everyone's serious opinion on if it can be saved or not (within a reasonable budget). The rear left body of the vehicle is sagging something fierce and has...
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    2018 Explorer XLT 3.5L. Engine Whine/Whistle Noise

    Hello, I’m currently having an issue with my 18’ ford explorer. About a week after owning it, it started making a loud whine/whistle noise on the right side of the engine side. Already took it to the dealer and they have no clue where it’s coming from and is currently still there being checked...
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    95 Explorer Starting Issues

    I have a 95 XLT Explorer with 193,600 miles. Everyday, I will have one to two bad startups, where the engine goes below 500 rpm then will stall out if I don’t put my foot on the gas and bring it up to about 2000 rpm where a small rattling sound can be heard which subsides. After that it will...
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    Wiring diagram 2004 XLT

    Hey guys. I'm in search of a wiring diagram for my 04 XLT and to be more specific i need it related to instrument cluster. I did find someone that had posted for an 02-03 model year so I took it out to my beast and the color codes were not the same. I will try to post the one I found as a...
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    Exploding with questions- hellerrr?

    Hey guys I'm new to the forum here and I need dome serious help with with my wife's explorer. Just like many of you, I'm an at home mr fix it. I've not been able to locate much help thru my side chick google. Very dissapointed. I have a 2004 explorer xlt my temp, tach and Speedo gauges went out...
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    First car. Ford explorer 2002, XLT V6 4.0 SOHC

    Hello just bought my first car and glad it's Ford, had 261,000 miles on it , got it for $1,200 tagged running but it didn't pass smog so I had to fix the EGR , then last year on December I took it to the shop for a tune up , motor craft Sparks , new wires , oil, coolant , fuel filter , air...
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    Oz 2000 XLT in Limp Home Mode

    Issue is with a RHD Australian 12/2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC On a really hot day (over 40C) truck goes into Limp Home Mode (LHM) and will not drive faster than 15Kph. It is OK on other days! When it is running normally it drives and sounds fantastic having installed new timing chains...
  15. willzilla

    Solved 2000 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0 AWD Modified (Torque Monster headers, etc)

    Sad to do it but.. For sale is my modified 2000 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0 v8 AWD. I recently moved from West TN to South Texas for work and am unable to bring all 4 vehicles with me + manage selling my house, moving, building a new house, and manage everything else. I've worked on this car on and...
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    I Bought Some Taillight Guards Off eBay

    I finally found some second gen taillight guards. I was going to purchase the Black Horse brand but I found these for $89. They look great and were apparently packaged in 2001, judging from the newspaper they were wrapped in. They were made by a company that doesn’t appear on google...
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    Static in front speakers

    Hi all- been reading a lot of great info here, just joined. I have a 2016 XLT with the 8" LCD, 9-speaker, non-sony ACM. I am experiencing an awful static sound in the front speakers. It sounds like a blown speaker and is audible with just the chimes and alerts, not just music. I replaced the...
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    Middle Row Bench and XLT 202A

    So looking at the order guides posted on this forum, as well as the build & price tool, it appears if Platinum is out of your able or willing price range, you still have to get at least the 202A option group to be able to add in the bench seat option (17U). Well that option group is $5,140 MSRP...
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    Short grind noise in drive

    I have a 2005 Ford Explorer XLT. I get a very short metal grinding noise for a split second at exactly 13 miles per hour when accelerating. I hear it happen around the driver's side front tire and I can feel it in the brake pedal. It only happens ONCE per trip. It doesn't happen again...
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    2014 XLT with flickering interior lighting and audio

    Hey everyone, Currently undergoing some electrical issues within my explorer. The first time that I noticed this was a few weeks ago when it was around zero degree F during a left hand turn from a stop. There isn't one particular feature that causes this issue, I can mess with the heat setting...
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    Solved 98 xlt crank no start. Please help

    Hello please help. 1998 explorer xlt 4.0 Anyone help. Can anyone help me please. I have a 1998 ford explorer XLT. Crank no start since tuesday..... What I've tried. 1. Checked computer codes shows p1000 p1260 2. PAts system seems to have normal function, put key in light goes out after 3...
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    1993 Ford Explorer Window issue

    so hi guys I’m new here I been owning my 1st gen Explorer for about 1 year now and i just encountered a weird issue while driving randomly my driver window goes down automatically i press the button to go up but just here a tick noise and I see my battery voltage go down the only way I can make...
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    1995 Explorer Stock 4-door XLT Max Wheel/Tire Size

    Hello, I have a 1995 Ford Explorer Stock 4-door XLT which has the stock 235/75R15s. I plan to replace the wheels with a 17x8 and 10mm Offset. The Stock offset is 12mm so the 10mm should be very close to stock. Now for the tires. I want to go as big as I can without any rubbing or issues. I...
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    99 4L SOHC Xlt Exhaust pipe size?

    I’m goin to be installing an exhaust cutout and I was wondering what the stock exhuast pipe size from the cat to the muffler
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    Broken steering knuckle

    ] Hello I'm new and frustrated lol
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