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I have the Bilsteins on my '04 ST, which I swapped at 30k since the stock shocks were already toast, and the difference was surprisingly great. The Bilsteins ride stiffer than the stock shocks did, but the ride quality is vastly improved and the truck feels far more secure both in turns and...

Those blue wires are the amp turn-on wires, so connect them to the amp turn-on lead on the aftermarket deck (typically the blue with white stripe wire is the amp turn-on, as solid blue is for the power antenna). Tom

My first guess would be a failing battery, second would be corrosion build-up, and third would be worn cables (since you had the alternator recently replaced, it doesn't make the list). Check your battery's voltage when off, cranking, and running. Then inspect it for cracks, leaks, bulges, or...

Hahaha!! Good eye. I normally catch that kind of stuff myself, but I missed it this time. Dang it! Tom

Yeah, mine has a near half-inch wide crack in it, but I just live with it. While I would love to fix it, given the amount of damage the jerks in my office parking ramp have inflicted on the vehicle the last six months, it went from being one of two flaws on the truck to one of fifty, and thusly...

Be careful when you go to a Ford dealer for service then, because many of them do use Lubegard. Just an FYI. Tom

And it is a very stiff glue at that, which doesn't allow the panel to expand and contract at its own rate, but rather forces it to expand and contract at the rate of the glass panel beneath, which is what creates the crack. The new double-sticky emblem adhesive is far more flexible and...

Ironically enough, tubular U-Haul class III/IV. It's a really nice hitch, and was relatively cheap compared to the others. Funny that they'll sell you the hitch, but they won't let you tow any of there stuff with it... Tom

Like others have said, that small plug that you didn't connect contained the leads for the subwoofer. It has its own amplifier, so all you need is an adapter to plug in the preamp outputs from your new head unit into the leads to the subwoofer amplifier. You'll need the Metra 70-5521 wiring...

A double-din will fit, though Crutchfield and other places will tell you it will not, it simply requires a bit of trimming of the stock bezel to fit. Use the forum search function to see what others have done to help you make it fit, as it has been done many, many times. Tom

You will, unfortunately, be limited to what decks were available with the grey "phase 2" plugs, since that is what your vehicle has. You will also be limited to the radios that fit the double-din opening, which is sadly a select few when it comes to those utilizing the "phase 2" plugs instead...

I tried both the PIE and the USA Spec, neither with any success. I contacted USA Spec and they said they didn't have anything for the '04/'05 phase 2 (grey) plug stereos, only for '06+ in the grey cables (my memory fails me as to why it wouldn't work, but I want to say it was the lack of...

Yes, and it doesn't work. Tom

Best of luck. Sadly, I was never able to find an iPod adapter that actually worked with the '04 and '05 Explorers equipped with the phase 2 grey plugs and the OEM CD-6 headunit. I tried a few, but none actually worked (thank goodness for good returns policies), so I ended up getting an iSimple...

I know how you feel. My '04 Eddie Bauer feels lower than both my old '95 Explorer and my '04 Sport Trac, but it is actually slightly taller than both. In fact, it feels much, much shorter than my '07 Rubicon, but in reality they are both about the same height (though ground clearance is a...

Here is the rundown of my Explorer/Escape/Ranger experiences: ~In my old '95 Explorer 2wd, OHV 4.0L V6, 4R55E automatic, I averaged around 15 city and 17 highway (low/high of 14/18). ~In my 2004 Sport Trac 2wd, SOHC 4.0L V6, 5R55S automatic, I average around 17 city and 20 highway (low/high...

To give you the generic answer: Unless the enclosure is close-to, or smaller than, the required volume, you shouldn't need polyfill. However, that doesn't mean you can't use it to try and get a little more enclosure volume by adding some polyfill - just don't go overboard, as the law of...

I agree: I've never heard of that company, but I'm confident when I say CRAP! Tom

I can't comment on the specific unit you're asking about, as that is a marine GPS designed for use on water (though it does appear to be able to download on-road maps). I can, however, comment that my Garmin Nuvi 260W isn't a huge help in off-road situations as it's maps are designed primarily...

Indeed, is it all or just one window not working? My driver's-side rear window works only when it feels inclined to, which appears to be a fairly common problem on the 3rd gen Explorers. All of the windows no longer working is symptomatic of a severed wire in the door jamb wiring harness...

Try what others have said and you may get lucky, but probably not. As far as the 4.2L V6 from the F-150, keep in mind that it has almost zero similarity with the 4.0L V6 the Explorers use, as it is an OHV engine from the Ford "Essex" family of V6 engines derived from the 3.8L V6 the Mustangs...

That first link looks like he simply added a stick-on hood scoop like this one: http://www.explorerexpress.com/hood-scoops-0205-explorer-painted-p-489.html Tom

Place the regulator on the amp turn-on signal wire (blue with white stripe) coming from the headunit heading to the subwoofer amp. On the package there should have been a diagram showing the input and output terminals (if memory serves, when looking at it so the text is facing you, the left pin...

It appears that the cable you have is the appropriate one for your head unit, so you will probably just have to replace the cable with another of the same model. Fortunately, the cable appears to be cheap since Pioneer moved away from the iBus cables, so that is somewhat nice. Tom

From what I have read, it appears the CD-I200 cables are known to have a problem getting a good connection with iPods/iPhones, which causes problems like bad audio, charging issues, and the iPod/iPhone dropping out of the "Sources" menu. Some recommendations are to try connecting the iPod...

Technically Crutchfield is correct, as stock it won't fit your 2000 Explorer. The 2002+ 4-door Explorers have double-din stereos from the factory, so for me it was a non-issue. The second gen Explorers (1995 thru 2001 4-doors, and 1995 thru 2004 2-doors) don't have a full double-din stereo...

I just put the Pioneer AVIC-X910BT in my '04 over the weekend, and for the popping sound you have is the amp on the subwoofer receiving too high of a voltage signal for the turn-on input. The stock headunit outputs a 5VDC signal to the amp, and your Pioneer outputs a 12VDC signal. What you'll...

I agree, you may have some frame damage along with suspension and steering component damage. We'll be able to tell more when you get some photos taken. Good luck. Tom

I added a U-Haul brand class IV receiver on my '04 and it went on fairly easily, with the most annoying part simply being realigning the bumper cover properly (it is removed during the hitch install). As JohnnyO said, there should be a 4-pin plug already run at your rear bumper, but it could...

Keep in mind the inertia switch in the passenger footwell too, as I had one that had intermittent contact on my old '95 Explorer and would often act like a failing fuel pump. The best thing I could do was if it started acting up, I'd bash the panel in the footwell to trip the switch and then...

I would say start with replacing the fuel filter, then run some fuel stabilizer through it along with a quality additive like Techron (the stuff in a bottle, not the gas from Chevron), and then go from there. Start with simple and relatively cheap things to establish a baseline which can then...

To go along with what jrford said, may I suggest use of a spatula (the plastic kind) to help you pry the cover off. I know it sounds kind of goofy, but I had good success with it on my Eddie Bauer. Tom

I also am not in a position to help much on this one, but I do have interest in it myself and would like to know the answer as well. Have you tried posting this in the "Transmissions, Transfer Cases, & Differentials" section? Tom

The 5R55x transmissions really hate dirty fluid, so frequent fluid changes are critical. Every 30K miles is good, and I don't just recommend it, I do the same myself (I also own two trucks with the 5R55x transmissions). Tom

This thread can give you an idea: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146049&highlight=door+panel If you search there is also a thread floating around that has pictures on how to do it, I know because I used it a few weeks ago to fix a loose speaker wire on my Eddie Bauer. The...

Thanks, good to know. Tom

Technically the '02+ Explorers use a coil-over design, as a strut is a shock and coil spring mounted together in a coil-over setup that also has the role of locating and guiding the suspension hardware throughout the suspension movement designated to the shock, typically replacing the upper...

I believe 2004 was the year they converted from a standard cable-actuated throttle to the drive-by-wire setup. The problem with the drive-by-wire setup is that it is programmed to benefit the longevity of parts, and as such does not present a linear output in comparison to the input. As such...

Sadly, that is a very common issue for the '04+ drive-by-wire Ford vehicles. I ended up purchasing a Xcal3 from Henson Performance (he's a vendor on here) to help tune out the dead spot and make the throttle more linear on my '04 Eddie Bauer. Regrettably it is not the cheapest fix, but as...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183258&highlight=keypad+code http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246957&highlight=keypad+code Try those two threads to give you an idea of where to look. The one with the pictures is good, but you don't actually need to...