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Parts manufacturers are always going to suggest that you should replace your parts :) They're going to tell you that old parts "can" do XYZ, and it's true, at some point parts wear too much but I wouldn't make a lot from what you observed. The older many things on the vehicle get, the more...

If you still can't find the leak, what I'd probably do is buy a new set of hoses and put those on, then if it still leaks, replace the rack too, or just commit to doing both at once considering their age and that it seems more likely the rack.

When mine was much newer I made a template, folded a piece of cardboard into a V-shape that seemed like it would sit nicely in my floor/center console bin, then roamed a junkyard till I found one of the center dash flip-down styles that roughly matched the cardboard template and fit reasonably...

Where are you getting the puddle light mirrors? If from a junkyard, how about pulling out that harness w/connector while you're at it? Just curious, why (when) do you turn them on from a dash switch in situations other than when they'd normally come on?

Yeah aftermarket. They're around $4 (and up) a set of two at auto parts stores, or closer to $10 on Amazon for a roll of more than you need to do every door on a vehicle. There are narrow and wider versions for different door edge thicknesses. I've seen some with a petroleum based double...

This is not a Ford specific problem, more like a common problem with many vehicles in certain regions more prone to rust. If you encounter it you just take the pads off, clean the rust off (under the slider shims if so equipped) and put a generous (but not excessive enough to glob off) amount...

Rock Auto shows the same master cylinder for all the engine choices on a 2017. They haven't populated the product listings for the 2018 master cylinders yet. They also show the same Centric aftermarket MC part # at the 2nd link. They also show all 2017 have the same power brake booster...

^ There shouldn't be that much difference noticed between HD and regular brakes. They are not set up to be some kind of hair trigger sporty feel. You should never notice a difference except under extreme driving or hauling or towing a load, maybe less fade going down long hills. Could be...

I'd bleed the brakes just to make sure there's no air in the lines, and if that doesn't resolve it, or you prefer to have someone else look at it, take it to a dealership or trusted mechanic. My '14 XLT brakes fine, does not have hair trigger brakes but no excessive pedal travel nor jerking...

They're supposed to be yellower. LED swap to a colder color temperature bluish-white light for fog lights is the worst option, is as likely to create a wall of reflected light back at you instead of seeing through the fog. Your vision could be worse with them on than off. If you do go LED...

It was on the first page of hits on peterk9's link, i found it because the price was mentioned, this 8G1Z-4R602-B is the same that you just linked... maybe, not knowing if "B" is a certain revision and yours doesn't list the revision letter. Drive Shaft - Ford (8G1Z-4R602-B) | Auto Nation Ford...

Bluetooth for hands free calling, you can just get one of those lighter outlet powered widgets. Some link to cellphone for music playback and/or have a mSD card for MP3/etc audio file playback, but I don't know if any have an Aux in mechanical jack... maybe...

You made sure they weren't touching? If I understand the situation correctly, it seems most likely you have a blown output transistor in the amp stage, which may be covered under warranty. However that might mean you have to send it to a Kenwood authorized service center. IIRC Walmart has a...

If it's a speaker wire, I'd first look at those in the doors since they flex every time the door is opened. Then again depending on the wiring job to install the new stereo, something could have gone wrong there, bad wire crimp that didn't hold or whatever.

I'd consult the manual to see if it offers any hints, maybe somehow the faceplate is loose and tripped the theft circuit so it needs a code entered, or try removing power by unplugging the harness in the back or disconnecting the vehicle battery for a couple minutes.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding the situation but it seems like if a shop is being paid to do work and they've misplaced a part, it's on them to replace it, on their dime unless it's damaged/old, or did they claim they can't find one either? Then again I'm confused as to why it was taken off both...

This, though it may have already set and stored a code so I'd go ahead and check it now. Can drivetrain set "pending" codes like engine management can?

I had an Old's Delta 88 that had the gas pedal come off to the point of being unusable from the bracket bolts backing out. Nobody had ever touched them so apparently they weren't factory tightened enough... weren't rusty or anything, though it did take years for them to come loose. I just...

You might end up with greater contact surface area but it could vary. The coefficient of expansion is higher for (iron) rotors than brake pads so they're not going to fit together the same cold as hot.

There are a couple other things you can do with many lawn tractors to charge the battery faster for shorter run usage. One, they typically have two alternator coil sets, one for battery charging with a single diode for rectificaton, and one coil set for AC to lights. This is the typical setup...

Turn (if enough material thickness remains) or replace the rotors. If you have a micrometer [or some designs of caliper] then you can get an idea if enough thickness remains by measuring yourself in that thinnest area. The minimum thickness should be stamped on the rotor. Eventually the...

Check your state laws, in some it is illegal to leave an unattended vehicle idling for some period of time. I wouldn't be very concerned about engine wear either way in those two scenarios, but would expect that you'll wear out the starter faster... though not 20X faster since starting a...

That used to happen to me in an old beater sedan with vinyl mats, in cold weather they'd curl up and I'd take them inside, soften them with a hair dryer and try to sort out the curl but it just kept coming back. I ended up drilling a starter hole through the floor, shot a dab of silicone...

^ You must have a long distance to travel or overpriced salvage yards. Here, a 15" aluminum wheel is $20 + $15 core charge. That link above, almost looks too good for a wheel that old in Fort Wayne, IN. I wonder if it's been refinished and/or clear coated. If refinished but not clear...

The alignment I was referring to was rotating the engine to top dead center on cylinder 1, not an adjustment to the sensor mount. Again I have not done this repair, could be wrong. Symptoms of a Bad Camshaft Position Sensor

Did you rotate the engine to cyl #1 top dead center and/or use a special tool to align the camshaft sensor? I've never done this myself but best I can gather, it needs aligned correctly. Did anything look wrong with the old sensor, maybe wiring or connector for it is bad instead of the...

No offense to your buddy but I would ignore him and call a salvage yard. Explorers in yards are a dime a dozen and they might have no problem breaking up a set of 4 to make a sale if they have plenty of them lying around.

What led me down this tangent is that with my old battery, one of the cells was weak. It would still crank nearly the same, a little slower in cold but I expected that. It also read about the right voltage till an attempt at starting till near the end when I pulled the vent caps off and...

It looks like it's towards the tight end to me, but yeah I could have it backwards and it depends on which way the pulley rotates down. I usually go by how much deflection you can "easily" push the belt, in the middle of the longest stretch between two pulleys... 1" or more (some will say...

^ They make less current when it's cold. The last 1 - 2 years I had my old battery it cranked longer on cold starts but started fine warm, whether the temperature outside was warmish (for winter) or it had ran in the last few hours to have a little more charge in it and slightly warmed...

Typical things, check battery water level, hoses, belts, wipers, and any other mantenance that ought to have been done but hasn't been yet. Wipers only working on high is probably either the GEM having a subcircuit fault or the steering column wiper lever itself failing.

I do not see any mention of battery. I feel like I'm in the twilight zone if there is a cold start issue and no mention of battery.

I wonder how it appeared to be attached in the first place. Was it welded and rust broke that free? If so it seems like time for a new tank. If it broke, maybe just pull it out (hole too small?) and see if sloshing is a problem, otherwise get the two mating surfaces clean and try epoxy but...

Looking on Rock Auto, they list the same front lower ball joints for 2nd gen Explorers, 3rd gen Explorers, and your '02 Sport. As for the upper ball joints, which when OEM are permanently part of the upper control arm, look at yours to see which it is. First pic is a 2nd gen upper left. Second...

^ Stiffer suspension can contribute to rollover if it's an aftermarket setup that raises the center of gravity. At same height it reduces the chances but you'll have less warning before it happens, probably have more confidence and drive faster... might be a wash. I suspect changing to a...

This topic is far too one-sided unless we hear from some non-survivors. :dead:

It's a 40 bit key, AFAIK that would be an H84.

See if there is an FCC ID# on it, that can help to determine origin. However even if you ID it, you might have a hard time finding remotes to purchase for a ~ 21 year old alarm system. If the vehicle is fully functional without it hooked up, then I'd assume they returned the wiring to a...

There have been products like this in the market for a long time. This one just seems to have a bit more sensor feedback and smarts to make a better educated guess when to go off.

^ I'm pretty sure that pic is the back of my computer desk, not an Explorer.:laugh: