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We traded our '96 w/ auto trans, bought w/109K mi. on it, at 198K for a '99 w/5-spd. manual trans, 119K, sold that one w/151K, both these vehicles proved to be about the best we have had regarding reliability. Both had the 4.0L pushrod engine, which was cast iron, but I have not heard bad...

Our '04 XLT Long story short: Bought it here in Missouri, from a gal who had taken a job in Alaska, and had to leave it here. 4.0 SOHC, 94,000 miles, 5R55S auto. trans., has 4X4 AUTO, 4X4 HIGH, 4X4 LOW drive positions. Most impressive thing I find about it is how it tracks perfectly on the...

Hot start problem, sooo.........When starting cold, PCM strives to keep running by enriching fuel/air mixture, like the last-world's choke did. In fact, emissions are ignored until the engine reaches a certain temp. Sounds like hot start situation is not getting enough fuel up front, quickly...

If we're talking about the TCC solenoid valve here, you can generally buy one for something under a hundred bucks. I replaced mine ('96 XLT), but cannot recall details of it's mounting means, whether it could be turned or not. imp

Continuing Chatter By now, IMO, you have added enough friction modifier, and since the noise is not completely "healed", it sounds as though the limited slip unit may be worn out. Just my thoughts, 'cause, usually in my experience, as they wear, they simply get worse and worse at driving...

You are right, in my experience, about CV noises. A growl or "grumbling" type sound is typical of a differential support tapered roller bearing having developed chipped rollers or embedments in the raceway. But Bobby's problem turned out to be OUTSIDE the differential, lucky him! Wish...

That does not guarantee they are electrically good though. This sounds like a problem, if it is in a connector, with one of the connections which carries low current, not the main Alt. feed, which would quickly get hot and worsen it's own condition if it were opening and closing it's circuit...

What problem caused the ABS shop visit? ABS warning light on? ABS didn't seem to work properly? imp

'96 XLT Automatic, '99 XLS Manual Trans., now '04 XLT Auto (5R55S). '96 transmission went blinky in less than 1 year, 131,000 miles. I plugged in the appropriate new solenoid, no dice, so yanked the box out of the truck, tore it down. Several thrust bearings, needle-type were disintegrated; this...

Since driveshaft removal did not affect noise, it would not seem to be related to the loads imposed by moving the vehicle. That fact, IMO, rules out failing ring & pinion gears. But, when making right turn, more torque is carried by the RH axle than the LH; for that reason, I suspect possible LH...

This suggests the problem is at it's worst when the speed of the two rear wheels is most unequal- when going around a corner. During movement not in a straight line, differential gears rotate with respect to each other; this is not true in straight-ahead movement. So, the differential is first...

You are a better mechanic than you think (I think). Big question is, did the nut loosen itself during operation, or was it loosened and left that way, or loosened for service, then not tightened adequately? Assuming these hubs use tapered roller bearings, they tolerate a pretty wide range of...

If the transmission is operating properly, shifting normally, NO. imp

Same Problem! '04, 4.0L, 5R55S trans., od light began flashing while on vacation, 2,000 miles from home. I noted rpm increase at speed when pedal was increased only slightly, so figgered TC not locking up. Ford garage pulled code for $75, same as yours, TCC slippage detected. He recommended...

My '04 4.0 OHC seems to have NO IAC valve. What's up with this, and if I'm right, when did they eliminate it? I can see that by driving the throttle plate with a motor, instead of accelerator-pedal cable, (drive-by-wire), allows PCM to open throttle very slightly for idle purposes, thereby...

Little story. Pack rat built nest under my hood, chewed through a plug wire near the coil, spark caught insulation on fire, part of top of coil caught fire, wire boots were on fire, intake manifold (plastic) scorched, we figgered the draft from the fan kept flames smothered enough to save the...

Ford has a customer remediation group to address issues such as yours. Their numbers/addresses are printed in Ford Owners' Manuals which accompany new cars sold. If you have no manual, ask for the information at a local Ford Dealer. Also, an on-line search of perhaps "Ford Motor Customer...

Most of the Ford OEM wheels I have seen on Explorers, at least '95 and up, were 10" wide. imp

ABS Sensors and Gear Ratio ABS sensors generate their info from the rotation of the vehicle's rear differential ring gear carrier; therefore, only the tires' rolling diameter determine the ABS "count". Different gear ratio changes the driveshaft (and therefore, the pinion gear) speed, so...

Why?? Why would an individual waste his/her time contriving B.S. to post in a forum? Anyone whose life is this shallow must be truly miserable within, but unable to admit it, or perhaps even recognize it. imp

In my experience for a given application they have always been alike. Best would be for a GOOD parts counter guy to look it up for you. imp

And, if you foresee the possibility of future work, my best understanding of Ford repair procedures has always come from Ford Shop Manuals. imp www.helminc.com

Bigger Tires? 255/75-17 tires have a theoretical rolling diameter of 32.06 inches. 235/70-16, I'm guessing would be about what was OEM on the truck, have a rolling diameter of 28.95 inches. This would mean your speedometer and odometer would "read" in error by about 32.06-28.95 divided...

Swapping Trannies? No expert, but I do know that having worked with PCM harnesses extensively, actual connections, as well as wire color codes, often change, even year-to-year. This suggests that unless someone positively confirms having replaced an electrically-shifted transmission with...

"It's ON"! Your "check eng." light was not intended to alert you to possible devastating consequences, such as loss of engine oil pressure, overheating, etc. It's purpose is to ensure that the engine's operation remains within the specifications established for it's exhaust emissions...

Thanks for your thoughts! No work of any kind has been done to the vehicle in the 3 months I've had it. I can see how the PCM can "tell" the Torque Converter Clutch is not engaging: it "looks at the transmission input shaft speed sensor and compares that reading with the engine speed. If the...

Maybe Check Tires? How about your tires? Try lowering pressure in all 4 to perhaps 22 psi, take it out for a spin, see if anything feels different. Softer tires may mask a noise problem originating in the tires themselves. If the complaint is absolutely the same, tires are probably not the...

Please elaborate a bit on the noisy rear diff. Has that been a common complaint on these vehicles? We have just gotten an '04, and I note the differential housing seems to not be exactly similar to the old 8.8"; I figured they simply used 8.8 center sections when they went to independent susp...

It's "Iffy" This whole deal boils down to a bunch of "ifs". If the '96 anti-theft scheme does nothing more than disable PCM's ability to turn on the fuel pump (i.e., ignition, engine cranking are not affected), turning on the pump manually might solve the running problem, IF the '96 still used...

Can anyone help me understand how the several types of trouble codes other than emission-related (which turn on MIL light) differ in the way one captures and views them? Specifically, flashing "O/D OFF" light is initiated by PCM, just as is "Check Engine", but is not "stored" for future...

Your set-up is surely the more desirable, IMO, of the two being discussed, since 4x4 High and 4x4 Low actually keep the transfer case clutch engaged, thereby providing true 4-wheel drive functioning, front and rear axles locked together, just as in the old days. While the viscous coupling of...

Do you then have the choice of manually picking 4X4 HIGH or 4X4 LOW by pushing the appropriate button? As I understand it, the "AWD" version has no such choices available at all. imp

AWD vs. 4X4 AUTO Well, after all the posts here, I finally view this as good reason to opt for, if possible, "4X4 AUTO" rather than "AWD", if a choice is possible. As I understand V-8 Explorers were not given the 4X4 AUTO type normal driving set-up, insisting on a V-8 requires acceptance of...

We Noticed 'em, Too! Has anyone gotten a "handle" on why these panels crack, and under what circumstances? I kind of suspect harsh closing of the rear glass, perhaps when it is very cold outside; just a thought. Our '04 with 99K on it is still OK, and we would love to keep it that way. Now...

Running around the 'Net is fine, but some info/sites seem fractured, incomplete; I have had the most gratifying results by using Ford Service Publications, produced by Helm, Inc. My Explorer Shop Manual is the best source I have found for what you are seeking. imp...

Rear Slipping? The PCM (computer) uses the signals generated by the ABS sensors in both front and rear differentials, to determine whether power should be sent to the front wheels, in addition to the rear. It "looks" for a speed difference between front and rear; if such difference appears...

Filling it....... Filling these transmissions is done, according to Ford, by pumping the new fluid upwards into a fitting which is part of the bottom of the oil pan. The fitting has a "standpipe" which protrudes upward into the pan; the level is correct when it matches the top of the...

Understood! Just wanted to say, the newer stuff allows pinpointing the problem more closely, without tearing everything apart to find the cause. imp

'97 Diagnostics I believe the diagnostics in '97 did not yet allow the PCM (computer) to differentiate between the several possible causes for a non-functioning torque converter clutch. The commonest failure causes, clutch failure, clutch solenoid failure, signal loss to the solenoid, are...