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I'm trying to find some information/pictures/detailed articles of how the 4wd system is physically laid out on the 4 cylinder offering of the 2020 Explorer. To expand upon my request; I've read on this forum that the 2020 Explorer 6 cylinder 4wd system has a front axle going through the oil...

I'm hoping to tap into the knowledge base here. OK - so I'm looking to source the circled wiring loom / harness retainers. On a 2nd Gen wiring harness, there are 2 of them, one each V Bank. On the Passenger Side, its at the rear of the harness, next to the firewall. On the Driver Side, it's...

UPDATE TO POST @ 11:47 AM PST SOLD for $2500 (NOT MINE - CL Ad) - sorry to get you worked up.

Not Mine - Just Passing this along for you 5.0 Fans! Pooped up on Craigslist 1/2 hour ago - Rust Free SF Bay Area Explorer I'm not an Elite Explorer so I can't post in For Sale - Probably Better it's here anyway as we get more "traffic" here. Step up rust belt state guys ;) Link: 1997 Ford...

This 4.0 OHV repair guide will cover how to replace the (3) O-Rings that seal the Oil Filter Adapter (mount) to the engine block. At approximately 180,000 miles, my Ex's 4.0 began weeping oil from the Oil Filter Adapter. This first showed up as a thin stream of oil, leading to the bottom of the...

1998 Explorer Sport w/ BW 4405 Control Trac Transfer Case Does anybody know the part number - FORD or Aftermarket for the "rubber washer" that gets installed on the Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Yoke? Where can I find one?

1998 Explorer Sport w/ BW 4405 Control Trac Transfer Case Does anybody know the part number - FORD or Aftermarket for the "rubber washer" that gets installed on the Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Yoke? Where can I find one?

My 98 Ex Sport 4.0 OHV has reached 203,000 Miles. 7 years / 40,000 Miles ago, due to an Anti-Freeze Leak on the Driver's Side, I replaced the Timing Cover Gasket on my 4.0 OHV, and wrote an extensive write up on it. LINK: Removing timing cover on 4.0 OHV History: The entire time I've owned my...

OK guys - need some insight from those who've "been there and done that" My Ex - Sport 4wd with 5 Speed Manual and A/C has 202,000 miles on it. The past 2 oil changes I've been noticing oil around the area from, what officially called, the Oil Filter Adapter. Now I'm getting drips of oil on...

This is the 1st tutorial I am re-submitting due to 2nd Gen Forum. This is due to the sudden decision of Photobucket not allowing 3rd Party photo hosting after 12 plus years. All of the photos linked to the original "sticky" are now DEAD! Hence this re-write to keep all the info out there. I am...

The 4.0 OHV is a GERMAN engine - thus METRIC BOLT SIZING between the M5OD 5-Speed Manual Transmission Bellhousing and the 4.0 OHV V-6 Engine Block. The Flange Bolt Size/Thread you need is M10 - 1.5 I had to find two the two bottom bellhousing bolts that are parallel to the ground. They are...

Hey guys, RE: 1998 Explorer Sport 4x4 w/ 4.0 OHV and 5 Speed Manual Transmission I'm pretty sure that after 100,000 miles on my 1st replacement clutch, it is on the way out. I do 50/50 city highway driving, and the factory original lasted 90,000 miles. So, last night I ordered from Amazon...

For safety, I drive with my headlights on during the day. The past year I've noticed the dimmer switch in my 1998 Sport wasn't holding on the high setting. This was exhibited by both the instrument panel lighting & radio readout going from full strength to dim, without me touching the...

Are you experiencing "shudder" after replacing your P/S Pump or Steering Rack? Here's a fast, simple and proven method to bleed air from your Ford P/S Pump & Steering Rack. I live in the PRK where HEAT is a KILLER of P/S Pumps and Racks, and have been using this for 7 yrs. As cheap insurance, I...

Question: Has anybody ever converted their Ex's foot activated parking/emergency brake to a Mustang Type Center Console Hand Operated Type? Any links or info appreciated.

I have a 1998 Explorer Sport 4WD w/ an X Engine (OHV) and a Standard 5 Speed Transmission. I highly suspect that the U-Joint that connects the Steering Shaft to the Rack and Pinion Input shaft. A replacement Lower Steering Shaft w/ U-Joint from FORD is around $276. A DISCOUNTED...

My 101,000 mile 98 4wd Explorer Sport is having some Steering Issues - possibly a bad steering rack. Can I get some recommendations of experienced & reasonably priced Explorer Mechanics in the SF Bay Area? I live by Concord/Walnut Creek - TIA, Fast Dave

Hello, I own a 98 Explorer Sport 4X4 that currently has 15" Ford OEM 10 Hole/slot Aluminum Wheels. I'm looking to fit it with stock Ford 16" OEM Wheels, so as to keep the costs and potential fit hassels to a minimum. My question is which model of Ford OEM 16" Aluminum rim will have the...