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2000 Mountaineer with the HVAC panel shown below, dealing with some weird issues with the heat and AC. The back story is I had a roll cage built a while ago that goes through the dash and firewall into the engine bay. Because the A-pillar tubes enter the dash where the side vents are, the...

Because of some future rear suspension modifications I'm planning out, I'm looking into this as a possible solution. I know some people have used the Bronco 2 tank, some the E-150 tank, and I'm sure some other tanks have been used as well. I haven't found all the info I'm looking for, and I...

I'm considering getting rid of the vehicle info center screen in the center console because I'd rather have the cubby storage space. I'm concerned that even if I remove it, I'll still get the chime sound when I get down to 50 miles till empty, oil change needed, etc. I'm assuming that's the...

Just wondering what direction the transmission fluid flows through the radiator, from top down or bottom up? The reason I ask is because I've had to cut and trim all of the stock hard lines on my car, and now that I'm running new lines and a different auxiliary cooler I want to be sure I hook...

Forgive me if this has been covered somewhere, since I know people have been mixing and matching TTB parts for decades now. But years back R.J. extended his D35 beams in a way that achieves something I have not seen anywhere else, and I need to get some clarification. I don't have much first...

Hi all, I've been looking around and haven't found anyone else to have this problem before. I believe it started after I reinstalled my transmission for the 2nd time after fixing a rear main seal leak...at least I don't remember it happening ever before that. Anyway, my shifter feels as if...

Hi all. Can't seem to find measurements of the stock explorer leaf springs. I'm looking for the length from the front spring eye to the center bolt, and from the center bolt to the rear eye. I need the arch length, not a straight measurement from one point to the other. I would measure...

I'm replacing all the balljoints on my 2000 Mountaineer, I did the driver's side the other day without problems, and now I'm on the passenger side. I have the balljoints pressed into the arms and am ready to put everything back together, but the upper balljoint will not slide into the top of...

I'm looking to get new rotors on the front of my 2wd Mountaineer, and Kragen/Oreilly has these Bosch Quietcast rotors for only $38 each, which is significantly cheaper than anything else I can find that's sold at a store (would like to get some this week). Money is really tight right now and...

*Not sure if this should be in stock or modified section...modified truck, stock parts* A couple of nights ago I went out offroading, and pretty much right from the start my parking brake light on the gauge cluster started flashing randomly. I didn't notice a pattern or rhythm to the flashing...

**I know this will work on explorers/mountaineers/explorer sports from 98-01 (anything with the license plate on the hatch), not sure about 1st, 95-97 2nd gens, 3rd, or 4th gen.** Everytime i go offroading/camping i sleep in the back of my truck, but when i want to get out i need to go out the...

This might be a little too late for some people to arrange to attend, but better late than never i suppose. I thought i'd post this up here and hopefully get a few more people to attend. I'm not in charge of this event at all, i'm simply copying the information over here for people to see. To...

Here's the story about the death of the ranger: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/20/u-s-spec-ford-ranger-to-officially-end-production-in-2011-ford/#comments This Kuzak guy has the most contradictory statements i've ever heard, it seems like Ford is unsure about killing off the Ranger. This...

I'm a member of another forum that has a thread like this, and it's kinda cool to recognize a truck on the road and tell the owner you saw them, or to be seen by someone else who recognizes your truck. So... Today I saw a gold 3rd gen explorer, had a pretty big lift and at least 33s on it...

I apologize in advance because i have tried searching, and this has probably been covered somewhere, but i am not finding all the answers to the questions i have, and i don't understand 95% of what people are talking about when it comes to wiring and audio. I read the sticky that deals with...

Long story short, i'm installing fullsize bronco leaf springs on my mountaineer, and to keep the axle centered in the wheel well i had to move the front spring hangers back 1.5". But now it looks like the driveshaft slip shaft (not sure what it's actually called...the part that slips in and out...

Two questions/problems i am dealing with on my V8 mountaineer: 1) I had to unbolt the factory traction bars and now i am finding it just about impossible to reinstall them, because the axle has twisted backwards ever-so-slightly and the traction bar is now a bit too short. Which leads me to...

I ran across a couple videos on YouTube about this place in Anza Borrego state park i've never heard of before, probably halfway between truckhaven and San Diego just north of HWY 8. It's called Goat Canyon, there's an abandoned railroad track, a derailed train, and the largest wooden trestle...

A little last minute...my friend's racing his subaru rally car in Ridgecrest, CA tomorrow, which is out on the way to death valley. There's an OHV park out there called Spangler Hills, it's supposed to be huge. I just thought i'd extend an invitation to anyone who would want to go out and have...

Last week when i washed my truck i sprayed the undercarriage down for the hell of it and noticed that the water runoff was a greenish tint just like coolant. I checked fluid in the overflow and it is ok. That triggered the memory of the "sweet" smell i smelled when getting out of the car after...

First, i wasn't sure if this should go in the Lighting Forum or Audio & Navigation; moderators, feel free to move it where it should be. About 4 years ago i got these gauge faces for my 2000 mountaineer. I wasn't a member here yet but i read through the install write ups and thought it...

So for new years a few friends and i are heading up to Northern California, but on the way there or back we might stop by Pismo for a night. It would be either Dec. 28 or 29, or Jan. 2 or 3. I know it'll be really cold at that time but i figure while i'm passing by i might as well go, and if...

I already have a Moog left UCA and balljoint ready to go on my truck, and i just placed an order for a Moog right UCA 1-piece. After the order was completed i noticed that the left one i have is called a "problem solver" which i'm presuming means that in the future i can have just the balljoint...

When i got my explorer the truck wouldn't shift into 4wd, ended up that the magnets in the shift motor were in peices. I ordered a brand new shift motor form rock auto and it came in the mail today. I installed it and when i push the buttons on the dash, nothing happens. No flashing light, no...

I looked in Mountaineergreen's sticky on the towing capacities, my vehicle's specs aren't exactly listed on the chart. It's a 2000 mountaineer 5.0 2wd with 4.10 gears. Based on the two weight capacities that fit closest to my vehicle i figure the towing capacity would be somewhere around 6000...

One of the threaded holes in my steering box is completely stripped out and the whole box pulls away from the frame when turning right. I have a bolt and nut as a temporary fix holding it on now (no i haven't been driving it like that). So my questions are, is it possible to retap the hole for...

This may seem like a pretty 'newb' problem, but i'm starting to change my oil on my own finally in my 2000 mountaineer 5.0. So the oil is drained but now i can't access the oil filter, it's at an odd angle above the swaybar and some other fluid lines. I can't get to it from above either. I...

I saw this on Dezert Rangers, thought it was pretty interesting and others might enjoy it too. http://www.dezertrangers.com/vb/showthread.php?t=75818

The upper left hole of the steering box that attaches it to the frame is stripped out pretty good so that with the stock 7/16 bolt in place, it doesn't hold the box close to the frame. So When turning the wheel to the right it separates from the frame a good inch or two, but when turning to the...

Today was awesome, i had a great time on the trails in big bear and the weather was perfect! My explorer was not ready to make the trip so i, along with my roommate, tagged along with RJ. Robert let me drive his Navajo for a while which was really really fun, it was my first time driving...

After saying goodbye to my 1992 Explorer in 2004, i've always wanted to get another 1st gen. Yesterday it actually happened when i took ownership of The Black Goblin, a 1991 Explorer 4x4. :D IT currently has less than 88,000 miles on the odometer, with the original engine and a...

My pride and joy, the Mounty: Video: It's a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. I acquired this fine vehicle in 2003 with just 32,410 miles on the ticker, and it was in pristine condition, having been driven by an elderly couple, and always serviced regularly at the same dealership it was...

I have been searching around for a 1st gen 4x4 to serve as a daily driver, prerunner, and 4wheeler all in one. I know, a tall order, but I found this: http://www.race-dezert.com/cgi-bin/trader/atl.cgi?ct=2&md=second&id=2416 I just called the owner to tell him i wanted to see it this...

Just yesterday i picked up a trailer hitch from Froader, i think it is a Draw-Tite class III. I want to be able to still fit a 32-33" spare underneath though. Anyone know if that is doable? Mountaineergreen, don't you have an oversized spare tire and a hitch? Granted that the hitch doesn't...

I just got home to Long Beach, this trip was amazing! We left first thing this morning at about 7:30 because today is my parents wedding anniversary so my dad wanted to get home fairly early. For anyone who didnt hear and wondered whose blue 3rd gen x was there (which btw blew everyone away on...

I just wanted to add to the never-ending topic of 3rd gen explorers with high-performing offroad suspensions. I just found this picture, it looks to me as if it was built on the factory frame, but i know professional race teams have the money to build high-dollar custom trucks. I still would...

I have an extra set of Pro Comp spindles that I have been trying to sell, and i have the chance to sell them to someone tomorrow. They were marketed by pro comp for the 95-01 explorers/mountaineers, but i know that they share the front end with the ranger edge. I just need some confirmation...

Although i don't know how soon this will happen, i guess i may as well start getting as much info as i can now. In my 2000 2wd mountaineer i currently have the stock trac-lock limited slip. With 86,000 miles it is worn and i want/need a replacement. I am considering both limited slips and...

I ran across this on another forum, but no one seemed to have any good info on them. First, are they the next version of the mud terrain? Or are they some limited edition tire that looks like the krawler? I know there was a tire with the exact krawler footprint but it was for 22" rims, maybe...