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    Strange symptom

    I have a 1996 explorer, v6 Auto transmissuon XLT. I got in it, stated to engine, and when I put it in gear, the engine shutoff. I noticed also when rolling up the drivers side front window, it went up jittery, studdered. Start stop etc real fast. The car would not start for some time, I had to...
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    Electrical problem

    Hello all, I have a 1996 bone stock Explorer XLT inbeautiful shape. Recently I have been struggling to fix this problem. Here are the simptoms: When rrolling up the drivers front window, it pulses and the 4WD light flashes with the pulsing. And when you place the car in gear the engine shuts off...
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    Blowing fuse

    My 1996 Explorer xlt now all of a sudden blows the ignition fuse onte side of th dash. It blows as soon as you turn the key to The on position. My mechanic has been tryng to find the short for 1 month now. Anyone out there ever have this problem? Or can give me some advise about how to find and...
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    Transmission wows

    I have a 1996 Explorer 4.0 V6 Automatic tranny. wahhaving problems with the tranny( Won't shift, kicking out of gear and going to neutral sonetimes) So I had the tranny rebuilt. After I picked it up, I was driving home and it just went to neutral again all of a sudden, like usual, I slow way...
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    Strange problem

    I have a prblem I hope someone N e else had, and can help me get my Explorer fixed. When driving my 1996 ExPlorer, 4.0L V6 auto trans , sometimes it just goes to neutral, or kicks out of over five, or doesn't go into overdrive. Also,, when everything is good, for no reason, the O/D off light...
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    Checks out.

    Have a 1996 explorer bone stock with V6 4.0l motor . I have been having transmission issues. Automatic transmission 4r55e. Shifting weird, in out of overdrive, not going into overdrive at all or waiting to shift at 55mph. I had the transmission. Rebuilt and it was better but just not right...
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    strange noise

    I have a beautiful 1996 XLT and it is in perfect condition. I live and drive in Abu Dhabi, about 45 min. south of Dubai. I was very lucky to find this Explorer here. I have done so much to it to make it perfect. BUT, I have a strange symptom I am hoping someone can help steer me in the right...
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    P0401

    I have a 1996 explorer that 1 or 2 times a month, the check engine light comes on. When I read the code I get a P0401, indicating excessive EGR flow like the EGR valve is stuck open. I have a new EGR valve, tube and sensors. And I still get the P0401. Any ideas? I have already changed the...
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    what kind of mileage do you all get ??

    hello, i have a 1996 Explorer with the 4.0L V6 engine, with automatic transmission, and 68,249 mikes on her. it runs great and I love my Explorer. I get about 259 miles on a tank of gas, and was just wondering what kind of Milage other folks are getting so I know if mine is doing good or not. so...
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    rough idle

    I was driving my 1996 4.0 automatic explorer down the highway at about 75 mph with the cruise control on. all of a sudden my tranny popped out of overdrive and went into neutral, the engine tached up to almost 6000 rpm before i could shut down the cruise control. I fixed the tranny problem, it...
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    Losing Vaccume at high speed

    I have a 98 Xlt auto trans. I love the old Girl, never lets me down. I do a lot of highway speed traveling for my job and I have noticed that when I'm cursing at speeds over 6o or 70, that from time to time the A/C vents stop blowing out of the A/C Vents, and it switches to the Defrost vents. If...
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    Which Front axle do I have

    Hello all, I have been looking for the answer to my question everywhere but can't find an answer. I have a 1996 Explorer automatic transmission, 4.0L V6 Motor. There is a switch on the dash for $ wheel drive, the position are 2wheel 4 auto and 4 low. I want to get a rebuild kit for my noisy...
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    A/C with heater ??

    Hi, I have a 1996 ford explorer xlt 4.0l V6OHV engine. love the car, but I have this one issue. when the climate control switch is set to defrost or heater positions, ( turned to the right) I have noticed that my A/C compressor is also on. is this correct ? I would think that rotating the switch...
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    Strange Coolant Leak on 96 Explorerks, I have a 1996 Ford Explorer 4.

    Hi Folks, I have a 1996 Ford Explorer all stock, with a 4.0L V6. I noticed coolant ( Green ) dripping of the rear of the engine where it meets the tranny. I can't seem to find the leak, it looks like it is on the rear of the motor on the passenger side, it has a small trail of Green water...
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    Headlight wiring help

    I installed new headlights in my 96 Explorer that I got on E-Bay. the single piece euro style. They look good but the low beam is very dim. there was no connector on the lights so I put flat spade type connectors and plugged them into the harness connector. I assumed the black was ground. I know...
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    Headlight hassle

    I replaced the headlights with those cool E-Bay all in one euro style headlights. they fit and look good. but the problem is the connector, well, there isn't one, i don't know which wire is high, low or ground. they are red, black and blue. I assume the black one is ground. will I hurt my bulbs...
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