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    Used 5R55E not engaging drive or reverse...

    I did get the truck to get into reverse a few times and turn the wheels (it's still in the air. I cracked my trans off roading up north and blew apart my extension housing so I found a transmission with 67K on it that was out of a SOHC 2000 Explorer that was in an accident at a junkyard etc...
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    BradR's 5R55E swap & valve body rebuild (diary-ish)

    Hey all, So I successfully broken my transmission in half while 3 hours up north during the 4th of July, after just rolling over to 177,777 miles :rolleyes: , and am now driving my friend's mother's 94 Eddie Bauer Explorer (winter beater) Anyways, back to my truck, I thought it was just...
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    5r55e interchangability - ohv / sohc

    Hey all, I cracked my 99's transmission housing so I need to replace it, I have the 5r55e and a 4.0 ohv, and I just can't seem to find any transmissions that had my same combo, but I have found a lot of SOHC engines with a 5r55e.. So my question is, can I use a 5r55e from a 2000 SOHC in my 99...
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    Happy Birthday to me! :P

    I saw some other birthdays today in the members online list, they're more than welcome to join in. :P I am signed up to WAY to many forums that send you a happy birthday email, I woke up to about 18... some from ones I don't even visit anymore... lol.
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    Oil Cooler for Ford 4.6L V8 - $125 (MI)

    http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/2347524349.html I'm feeling helpful today, lol. and just kinda bored with nothing to do on my truck, and no money to spend on it either... :-\
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    $100 Explorer Brush Guard (MI)

    http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/pts/2352579255.html I'll be buying this if no one else does. :P - Thought I'd share, even if I do want it.
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    Mountaineer FRONT receiver hitch (MI)

    Mountaineer FRONT receiver hitch... not my ad but thought I'd share, truck looks familiar though... (someone from here?) http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/pts/2353129250.html
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    6/2(1+2)

    What's the answer? (This is for fun, who can remember their simple math?)
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    Wanted 2nd Gen Explorer Sport (around $1k)

    I'm looking to get my sister into a Explorer Sport and Craigslist is coming up pretty mischievous and empty. So a second gen sport, preferably black (to match all the other trucks) stock. Like bone stock, can have somewhat higher mileage, but over 250 is pushing it :p And she can only...
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    Teaser Topic (Supercharged 5.0)

    So, my plans for the next couple of weeks are to sell my Explorer to my sister or to my best friend (it depends on if my sister gets the money together (it's complicated)) but anyways, the price for the Explorer will be around 1,600 give or take or whatever. And that will be a stock Explorer on...
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    E G -flippin'- R valve/hose.

    So... I bought the Mountaineer... Small exhaust leak... Coming from the exhaust manifold... Missing bolt... Replace bolt = ( could not get bolt) = not fixed Replace manifolds = not fixed Reseat manifolds = not fixed Take another look today and it's the EGR hose, can feel the exhausr...
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    Supercharged v8?

    So I have become friends with a guy that has a Supercharged v8 for an Explorer/Mountaineer. 1. Is this even possible, are there any superchargers for Explorer/Mounty 302's? 2. He wants $1,200, but I think he'll take $900 or $1,000 - Good deal? 3. I'm assuming he has all the correct wiring...
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    Problem: E450 Help? (Muffler)

    Hey guys, Me and my dad have been searching for and wide for a new muffler for his E450 box truck. We just can't find one that will "fit"! The truck is a 2002 Ford E450 6.8L v10 box truck. I am sure the muffler would be the same for a motorhome with similar options. So I guess my...
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    Bucket Seats?

    Anyone?
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    Wanted 98-01 Mounty Grille

    Chrome, with emblem, shipping to 48374 This is the style... I can go to the junkyard, but I always prefer to ask on here first, so I thought I'd give a shout out. Make offers, if you reply and I don't see it, don't hesitate to PM and say "HEY STUPIDO, I REPLIED." :P Thanks!
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    Explorer/Ranger meet Friday night (Farmington, MI)

    Some guys over on RPS started this and my buddy Alan (Alan.H) told me about it a few days ago, and I never had a chance to look at the thread, but it seems like it will actually happen. Link: http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/f81/winter-metro-detroit-meet-jan-21-2011-a-272677.html I...
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    I come out of Meijers and.... :(

    Someone hit my truck and ran... no note and the police said they had no information on anything of what happened. 2000 Mountaineer Broken headlight Broken turn signal Fender is tweaked Grille broken, emblem popped out, and couldn't find it... Bumper is tweaked and paint all cracked Foglight &...
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    BradR - Novi, MI - Mugshot.

    Brad R Novi MI 18yrs Me: Trucks: ('00M, '99X) :) :cool:
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    Made up story for the LOL. (~16 animated .gifs)

    The following story is completely made up (for me, maybe it happened to you though? :P) I am just doing this for the laughs, and to show off my ever growing collection of animated .gifs that I've saved from Tumblr. So it starts at this party I was at and I'm dancing like... And some...
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    Used the EF code on RA (Merry Early Christmas to myself!)

    Yup yup. saved about 13 bucks today thanks to the Explorer Forum Rockauto discount code. :) Shocks all around for both trucks. KYB GR2s for the front of the Ex Monroe Max Airs for both rear ends -For some reason if I looked up MaxAirs for the Mounty they were about $1.20 more than for...
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    Driveshaft uJoint Removal tool.

    My co-worker Greg needed new ujoints, so my dad and him are doing that in the shop area while I'm up here in the office Forum'ing and looking up parts for my trucks. :P Anyways.. we don't have a ball joint press or anyway else to remove ujoints out of Greg's '01 F150. (slick lookin' truck) So...
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    Nice Priced new door handles (2nd gen)

    You know those floppy door handles you get when the spring breaks? http://www.carpartswholesale.com/ Has them for quite a nice price, I ordered 3 of them (2 for the mounty, 1 for Explorer) Here's a more direct link...
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    Headers Question

    So I bought a 00 Mountaineer 5.0 with an exhaust leak at the header, missing bolt, I haven't even tried replacing the bolt yet, but I was thinking, screw it all and just get new headers, yes, I know TMH this and TMH that, but $700 isn't in my budget, and I don't want the crappy stock ones. So...
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    Brad's '00 Mountaineer

    Picked up a new truck last night (will update my signature after I make this post :P) 2000 Merc. Mounty. 5.0 2wd (missing the front drive shaft) - awd. Fella was asking $1500, talked him down to $800. What I love: 5.0 Leather seats all the steering wheel controls electronic hvac black color...
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    What to look for when buying new truck?

    Okay, So I'm going to go look at a 2000 Mountaineer tonight, or tomorrow... What should I look for on the truck? Mainly in the 5.0 area, as I don't know much about these motors (in these trucks) I knowit does have an exhaust leak and is gonna need a windshield, but other than that I pretty...
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