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    AC Black Death on 98 5.0 Please Help!!!

    Ok, this sucks. The AC is out. The mechanic, who is an Explorer owner, referred to my condition as "Black Death." Said a there is clog in the system, and a complete overhaul is the only option. Cost is $1100. Need to replace evaporator, condensor, and more. Has anyone else had this problem...
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    Please Help with AC, its 90 degrees

    OK, two weeks ago the AC in my 98 5.0 Eddie Bauer was ice cold. Now, I barely get air colder then then outside air. The pressure is 45 pSI. The clutch seems to be working fine and engaging. I don't know where to look next. The weather here in Charlotte is HOT HOT HOT. Just look at Tiger's...
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    AC Not Exactly Cold, OK Pressure & Clutch

    My AC recently stopped blowing cold air. Two weeks ago everything was fine, blowing very cold air. With 85-90 weather in Charlotte, NC this is not exactly ideal. The freon pressure is good, about 45 PSI. I checked the blend door, and it is operating fine. The clutch seems to be working fine as...
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    Manifold Gasket Help

    Manifold Gasket Help!!!!!!!!!Car is apart!!! Like so many others have done, I am replacing my passenger side exhaust manifold gasket. I need help with removing the manifold-to-exhaust pipe flange bolts. There are two bolts that attach the pipe to the manifold. There is a bolt in the back...
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    How Much for '98 AWD Tranny Rebuild?

    I posted a thread looking for help on a U-Joint. Turns out its not the U-Joint, but rather the transmission chain. I was informed that these chains were faulty and have a reputation for stretching. My brother works for Ford and once admitted they suck at building transmissions. Now I wish he was...
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    U Joint Help!!!

    I could really use some input from someone that has replaced a u joint. I am experiencing a bone chilling heavy metallic clunk upon moderate to heavy accelleration from a stop. This sound is so bad I look in the road behind me expecting to see parts on the ground. Its almost like snapping a half...
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    Horrible clunk, maybe U-Joint?

    I just had both hub assemblies replace on '98 5.0 AWD. Just the other day, the truck made a horrendous clunk underneath upon 50% gas from a stop. I can force the truck to make the noise, but it sends chills up my spine. The previous owner is a relative, and he had to replace the universal joint...
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    401 Trouble Code

    I recently started getting trouble code 401 on my '98 Explorer. I cleaned the MAF once, reset the computer, and it came back the next day. I cleaned it again with another cleaner, the code went away for three days. I know this code reads "EGR flow insufficient" but also know the EGR doesn't work...
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