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    What is this thing good for?

    It's from a 2007 Explorer V6.
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    Which brake fluid should be used? DOT 3, DOT 4, or DOT 5.1?

    I've read a lot about this. Some say, DOT 4 is only a newer version of DOT 3 and can be used. But a few years ago, a friend told me that his garage used the wrong brake fluid and damaged the seals and hoses of his Explorers brake system. Can you tell me your experience?
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    What is your opinion about this Continental POLY-V Belt & Tensioner Kit?

    I'm thinking about replacing these parts on my 2007 V6 Explorer at about 100,000 miles. Has anyone already installed such a kit and can tell me if it's worth buying it? https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/cel-k49250b
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    Coolant leaking from heater hose above thermostat housing

    The little heater hose which sits on the top of the thermostat housing was leaking at the bottom of the hose. I inspected the housing which had been replaced last year. Seems to be ok. No coolant to find around the housing or the sealings. Coolant can be only found at the top of the housing...
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    MAF-sensor cable isolation cracked

    I'm so disappointed about Ford's poor product quality. Just wanted to install a new air filter. For that reason I unplugged the MAF-sensor plug and had to see that the cable isolation near the plug is no more flexible. It is hard and breaks and has several cracks.
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    New coolant thermostat housing question

    I've ordered a new upper and lower thermostat housing, thermostat and o-rings. Everything original by Motorcraft. When I press them together by hand there still is a huge gap between the upper and lower housing. Maybe someone here who already replaced a cracked housing can tell me if this...
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    Temperature sensor o-ring size

    Got my new temperature sensor today and measured the o-ring: Outer diameter: 13.5 mm Inner diameter: 8.5 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Fits perfect into the new thermostat housing. So I think that the o-rings from home depot which were suggested in another forum by mdisalvo will also fit...
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    Looking for Climate Control Assembly replacement bulbs

    One of this bulbs is blown. Does anyone have an idea what replacement bulb I will need?
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    Power steering fluid - What capacity is needed for a change?

    I'd like to change the power steering fluid. What capacity is needed for a change? The manual only says "Fill between the MIN and MAX lines on reservoir" And what fluid do you use?
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    New set of TPMS sensors

    I will install a new set of TPMS sensors on my winter wheels and have to program them with a programer to work with my Explorer. My question is, when I reinstall my summer wheels, will I have reprogram them or will they still be recognized by my Explorer? Do I have to program the sensors every...
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    Leaking heater control valve

    I noticed that my "heater control valve" is leaking at 61,000 miles. So if you notice your car is losing cooling fluid and you don't know where it comes from, check this valve. It should be not expensive and easy to replace.
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    Which are the original spark plugs for a 2007 V6?

    Which are the original spark plugs for a 2007 V6? I'd like to replace the old ones and would like to replace with the same OEM spark plugs. Drivers manual gives no info about this. Tells me to contact local dealer for spark plug change.
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    Instrument cluster bulbs replacement

    The instrument cluster of my 2007 Eddie Bauer has the annoying white display with green numbers when lights are on. Because I live in Germany I have to read the small numbers for kilometers. Depending on daylight condition and when you switch lights on, the numbers cannot be read at all...
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    Where to find the signal horn?

    Can anyone help me to find the position of the signal horn? I know it sits somewhere near the battery, but I can‘t find it.
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    Which Explorer model has aluminium mirror covers?

    There can be ordered aluminium mirror covers as OEM part from Ford. Does anyone know which model has the alumium covers? And is it really aluminium or does ist only look like aluminium? (I know that the Limited models has chrome covers. I don't mean them!)
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    How to program spare keys?

    I've got only one key with my 2007 Explorer. I have read in the manual that in the case that you only have one key, you have to get a new one to be programmed at the authorized dealer. Is there no way to do it by myself?
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    How to route cable from engine compartment into interior?

    Need to route a cable coming from the PCM into the interior of my Explorer 2007. Where is the best place to go through the firewall?
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    Explorer 2007 radio - Connected to CAN-Bus or not?

    I cannot identify the pins at the 16 pin plug of my 2007 Explorer. Is there a connection to the CAN-Bus?
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    24 pin plug of standard CD/mp3 radio / 2007 Eddie Bauer

    Does anyone know the function of the two unknown cables? What about dimmer and speed signal? I'm not sure.
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    Looking for radio wiring information

    Does anyone have information about the wiring of the smaller 16-pin plug for the factory Ford radio? (2007 Eddie Bauer with mp3 player connection)
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    Gear lever sound

    Since yesterday my Explorer makes a loud knock that comes from a small piece of plastic (1) that moves to the right when pressing the brake pedal (ignition on!) in "P" position. Evereything looks ok, but the knocking sound is annoying. Did anyone have this "problem", too?
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    Brake pedal rubber pretty worn after 30,000 miles. Normal?

    Just noticed that my 2007 Explorer's brake padal rubber is pretty worn in the right lower corner so that already the blank metal can be seen. Is this normal? My 14 year old 1995 Explorer does not show such things after 120,000 miles.
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    Rust, Rust, Rust, ...

    Hello, this weekend I had to remove the cover of the drivers seat and what I saw made me wondering. All the metal of the seat is covered by rust. Even the rails. I looked further and found more rust at the firewall near the parking brake pedal. My Explorer is of 2007. How will it look...
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