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Well, I picked up a 2015 PIU Saturday morning. My 2000 Mountaineer has been sold to a friend. I'll be over in the 5th Gen section now. This forum has been a Godsend the last 9 or so years. See you around.

I just picked up a 2015 PIU this morning. Coming over from the 2nd Gen area. Probably gonna ask some dumb questions.

My rear Lund visor got knocked of going down the highway a few months ago. I found one. My question is what type of hardware ware did they use to attach these? Any help will be appreciated.

A few days ago my dad’s 2004 4.6 had the passenger side timing chain break. There’s a hole in the cover, I have that pic with me, The decision has been made to scrap it, So, I ask again; Does anyone want a 3rd gen donor? My email address; dragonchasers@yahoo.com I’ll post a couple more...

It finally happened, Saturday my water pump decided to stop holding coolant. When I restarted it after refilling the system, I noticed that the accessories weren't turning. I guess that pump totally went south. I had it towed to someone who I've used before, to change it. I'll let y'all know...

My AC had been weak as far as the stream coming out of the vents. It also would 'cut out' whenever I would accelerate, go up a hill, or just generally have the engine under a load. I fixed it last night. I didn't get any pictures, but I'm posting a link to someone else's how to video. There...

Ok, here is one for you. 2000 Mountaineer 5.0 4WD. New plugs and wires, fuel filter, and MSD coil packs were installed less than 1000 miles ago after lean codes were being thrown, in order to try to smooth out the idle stumble. A brand new alternator is putting out 14.4 volts. The front O2...

Charging system issues. Ok, living here in hell, or south Florida, batteries take a real beating from the heat. I put a new battery, from Advance, in the Mountie back in Sept of 16. Last Monday the battery discharge light started coming on. Since it wasn't supposed to rain I rode the...

I made the above referenced move. My AC compressor went south last week, so I ordered a new everything and started the tear down. Well since this is the first time pulling the radiator out of this vehicle, I just went with what I knew from past vehicles and removed the 4 bolts from the water...

I've been using 'boxed' SCT tunes from an X4 for an Explorer for over a year on my 2000 Mountaineer. Just recently I tried to put it back to the stock tune while looking for a problem, an O2 sensor was bad. All of the codes cleared except for the 0602 programming error code. I called SCT...

Ok 2000 Mountaineer, I replaced the turn signal/parking light housings. They mount using one screw on top and they have two 'posts' that push into the header panel. What are the grommet type pieces they pop into called and where can I get a couple of them? The two on the drivers side are...

This is kind of a strange one. My AC is working as good as a 17 year old system can be expected to in 90+ heat in south Florida. I have replaced the blower motor about a year ago. The blower is on the highest speed 99% of the time and there is no issue. Here is the question: Sometimes the...

How To Change Your Blinker Fluid And at the end there are links to other great videos like the on muffler bearings. It's about time! Enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6GsXhBb10k&feature=youtu.be MT

I had a vibration and finally tracked it down to the front drive shaft. After pulling the front DS everything was as smooth as silk. I changed both u-joints and reinstalled the DS today. The vibration did not change. Do I have a bad DS? I read where the front DS used with the 4406...

I finished the 4406 swap. Murphy stuck his nose into every little detail this time. Some of the usual problems didn't affect my swap while I ran into some that weren't mentioned. My front driveshaft actually had to extend about an inch to fit. While my rear driveshaft had to be shortened 2"...

I seriously considered selling mine this weekend. Here's the story. Last weekend I put it on jack stands in my warehouse and pulled the front drive shaft. I had a vibration and growl from the front. Both ends of the DS were shot. So I ordered one from Detroit Axle. It came in Friday...

Can someone please let me know what the length is of the required rear driveshaft for the 44060 swap. I bought all of the parts a few months ago and just recently pulled the driveshafts out of the shipping boxes. After looking at some of the older posts, one with pictures, I think I may...

OK, so here is my question: With the lack of room under the 00 Mountie I was considering running the drivers side exhaust out in front of the rear tire, then the pass side over the axle and out the back. Would this solve the unequal length issue? What I was thinking was to remove the...

I just changed the lock actuator in my front door. Somehow I managed to pull the wire off that connects to the latch and turns the interior lights on. Does anyone have a picture or diagram of where it attaches? I would greatly appreciate a little guidance with this. By the way...

On my 2000 Mounty the front passenger door is loose and squeaks a bit when driving. I noticed that the other doors have a hard plastic ring or sleeve around the stud that the latch catches on, but the front pass door is missing this piece. Anybody know what to call it and/or where to find one? MT

My 2000 Mounty has the V8 with the 3.73 gears. I've lifted it and am looking to put tires on soon, maybe this weekend. I have a set of 04-14 5 spoke Mustang wheels 18x8. I'm trying to decide between the 265/65/18 31.5" tall, and the 265/70/18 which is 32.5" tall. If anyone has run a...

Here is a question for those of you who have done this. Is the top bolt as big a pain to get out as the bottom bolt? I used my ball joint press to get the bolt flush with the old shackle and then cut the other side off flush with the shackle on that side. Then just spread the shackle a...

Yesterday I put the Moog camber bolts plus a one piece passenger side upper control arm in. Then I crawled under the truck and changed the torsion keys. I'll say that the torsion keys really lift the front end without making the ride harsh. It seems to be a bit more plush feeling. Today...

I'm putting new leaf springs in this weekend. I bought the 1750 lb springs, stock is 1250 lbs. I also put the Pro Comp Add a Leaf long in them. I should get about 2" of lift. I want to keep the rear sway bar, I have an Explorer Express bar coming. What links will work with the...

I'm putting about 2" of lift in the suspension. New 1750 lb springs with an add a leaf in the rear, and torsion keys in the front. My question, and I've read posts on the site for hours on end, is that the chart says that 32x11.5's require extensive fender trimming. Then it says you...

I have a couple rattles that are driving me absolutely crazy. The passenger seat seems to be loose. Not the bolts, but the actual metal parts of the seat itself. The passenger door panel. I've had it off twice trying to repair, it seems to be the armrest rattling in the panel. Anyone...

I have collected up the parts to put the 4406 in my '00 Mounty. The driveshafts will be here in a couple days. My question concerns the front d-shaft. Where does the conversion u-joint go? Anybody got some pics? I couldn't find this specific info. So after searching for a couple...

Ok, here is a question for the wheel gurus. I'm going to run a 275/55/17 on my 00 Mountie. That is the size that Explorer Express recommends to run. My question is this, will a 17x9 Mustang wheel work? This one is what I'm looking at...

I bought the Dorman rear wiper arm from Rock Auto and it didn't quite fit right and didn't work correctly. Has anyone found a replacement arm that will work and fit? Or is it possible to replace the spring to get the needed tension on the arm? The one that was shipped to me was made in China...

Today while running around at lunch mu O/D light started flashing. The trans was definitely in limp mode. I went to Advance Auto and their code reader showed no code. I disconnected the battery to reset the PCM, and all is well. I'm taking it to Ford Saturday morning to change the...

Is there a one piece that will work? I just did the lower ball joints and upper control arms on my 2000 AWD Mountaineer. The passenger side still has play where the top piece bolts in at the bushings. MT

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_...eer_s/1883.htm At the above site they have two different springs for the ex/mounty. One has a capacity of 877lbs, the other 1100lbs. My truck has the...

http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_Springs_Ford_Explorer_Mountaineer_s/1883.htm At the above site they have two different springs for the ex/mounty. One has a capacity of 877lbs, the other 1100lbs. My truck has the tank/battery/driver sag. I'm looking at the 1100lb set with an add a...

I hope this doesn't double post. I'm looking to order parts to play with the exhaust on my '00 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD. Does anyone know offhand what size the exhaust pipes are just in front of the secondary cats? My plan is to cut them out and run something different on back. TIA MT

I know that one of my front wheel bearings is bad. From about 20mph up there is the constant whine or growl. It goes away when turning to the right. I'm going on what I was taught years ago that this would mean the left bearing is bad. Is this correct? Oh yeah it's a 2000 Mounty...

Newbie from south FL. This is my 2nd Mountaineer. The first was a 2001 5.0, and this one is a 2000 5.0. I look forward to sharing with you guys. MT