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    '96 Explorer, paint code ?

    I am trying to sort out the Paint code for my Explorer, it seems like the sticker is missing from my door, where I see it's normally located. Only sticker I find is the one below. But there is no Paint code there, or ? My Explorer is black, but the fenders and skirts are grey, any...
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    Airbag flash code 41, how to clear ?

    I am struggeling with the 41 (RH primary crash sensor feed/Return) flash code on my airbag in my '96 Explorer 4.0- I have replaced the crash sensor with another used one, will the flash code disappear when the problem is solved, or does it need to be cleared from memory manually, if so, how ?
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    4R55E rebuild, ZC servo instead of AB ?

    I am rebuilding my 4R55E, my spare transmission has ZC servo on the OD band, can I use this, or should I use the original AB ?
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    4R55E upgraded valve body, where to buy ?

    I am looking for a new valve body for my '96 Explorer 4.0 4R55E transmission, is it possible to get a fully upgraded valve body ready for install, with either Transgo or Superior transmissions upgrades, or others ?
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    `96 4.0 Explorer misfire

    I have this ‘96 Explorer 4.0 XLT, a misfire has been bugging me for quite a while, but lately it has become more annoying, since a have been using the car more than earlier. It’s not my everyday-car. I can easily provoke the misfire to occur when driving up a hill, when hitting the pedal, the...
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    '96 Explorer spark plug recommendations

    Need recommendations for spark plugs for my '96 4.0 OHV engine, which spark plugs is the better choice ?
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    '96 Explorer Cylinder head replacement

    I have a cracked cylinder head on my '96 explorer 4.0 ohv. I wonder if anyone can tell me if I can use the head from my '95 spare car, or is there any major differnces between these two engines that will prevent that swap ? I believe the two engine has different engine system, EEC IV and EEC...
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    Explorer 4.0, crank problems, misfire and loss of power.

    My ‘96 Explorer 4.0 have given me a few worries lately, hope someone can recognise this and suggest possible solutions. The engine is difficult to start, I have to crank the engine at least 10-20 second, worse when the engine is hot. Sometimes, after start, it sounds like it’s not running on...
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    P1151, misfire and dirty spark plug

    Have had this issue with my '96 4.0 for a while. When cold engine I could often hear that one cylinder was missing, but after about 10 seconds it was ok. A few weeks later I get the DTC P1151 code (Lack of upstream HO2S switch, sensor indicates lean (bank #2), and I have also noticed that...
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    4R55E, hard downshifts after rebuild

    I have recently done a rebuild of my 4R55E. New steels and frictions, new bands, new ZC servo and cap for the overdrive, new AB servo for the intermediate, with original AB cap. The EPC is the original one. I did the TSB 03-22-10, and installed the Superiour Shift Correction kit. I am using an...
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    4R55E - Superior's thermo blocker upgrade

    I am doing a rebuild of my 4R55E, and also doing the upgrades from Superior Transmission. I have been reading Glacier991's thread 5R55E Valve Body Rebuild Diary I live in Norway, the temperature here in the winter could be about -10 degrees, and + 20 in the summer. Would it be recommended to...
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    Where to order a new EPC for my 4R55E

    My local dealer in Norway is demanding $350.00 for a new EPC solenoid. Can someone please direct me where to order a EPC for my '96 4R55E in the US ? Was hoping to find a solenoid for for a bit less than that.
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    4R55E, broken intermediate band

    History: Bought a '96 Explorer 4.0 4x4 with a 4R55E transmission, the car only moves in reverse. Bought a complete donor car and mounted the transmission over from this. This transmission sets DTC P0756 after a test ride. I delete the code and take the car for a drive. I notice the...
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    ABS trouble codes

    I have a '96 Explorer XLT, do I need a code reader to find which codes that are causing my ABS light to light up ?
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    EEC IV or EEC V ?

    I have a '96 Explorer 4.0 l OHV, can anyone tell me if I have EEC IV or EEC V ?
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    4R55E problems, car ony moves in Reverse

    I have a '96 Explorer 4x4 with a 4R55E transmission (thanks to IZwack for help) and VIN number 1FMDU34X9TUC90150. Has recently bought the car cheap because of transmission problems. I thought the reason was a damaged transmission and has because of that taken the transmission out of the car...
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    Transmission replacement from newer model (Explorer)

    Hi, found this forum while searching for a transmission to my '96 Explorer, and thought this could be the right place to ask for help. My car has the 4.0 l V6/115 kw and automatic transmssion. Can anyone tell me if I can install the transmission from a '98 with a 4.0 l V6/152 kw ? Hope...
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