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    Liftgate lock

    The lock on my liftgate does not work, i can hear it when i press the lock switch. When i took it apart i moved the connection around and it worked but when i put it back together it didnt anymore. Should i replace the lock actuator or would it be an wire thing, the lights over the license plate...
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    Suspension

    My 99 Sport has a lean to the drivers side, I replaced the shocks, but it still leans. I heard the driver side torsion bar might be the problem because of the fuel tank. Any Help?
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    Exhaust System

    I was going to replace the exhaust on my explorer sport OHV and was wondering if I replaced all 4 of the catalyst converters with just 1 high flow catalyst convertor will it mess up the computer and throw codes or will it be ok??
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    Oil leak

    I have a small leak where the bell housing mounts to the engine. It wasnt bad, but now its drips just one drop after driving, nothing serious. I think it is the rear main seal, possibly the oil pan seal. I use synthetic oil 10w-30 , I:exporange was thinking of using 10w-50. Should I still use...
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    Humming noise under Hood

    When my explorer idles it has a loud humming noise, even with the A/C off, when i rev the engine or drive it immediately goes away. I was thinking it was the water pump, any ideas?
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    Bleeding Clutch

    What is the best way to bleed the clutch system on a 99 Explorer Sport. I have clutch but not a hundred percent, its a new slave and master cylinder, new clutch.
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    Engine Swap

    Is it possible to put a SOHC in a 99 Sport with a OHV manual trans, i guess what i am asking is will the SOHC connect with the manual transmission.
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    More Towing ability

    Is there any way to add more towing capacity to a 99 Explorer sport 5-speed, i have a k&N air filter which helps with acceleration and MPG, but what is there to do for towing?
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    Tire Size

    Will a P255 75R15 or a P255 70R15 fit on a stock 99 explorer sport?
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    Explorer Cat Convertors

    My truck has 160000 miles and was wondering when is the best time to change the cats, it is not throwing any codes but i am back for summer and had some time, thought maybe a good thing to replace them.
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    Exhaust

    I have a 99 Sport with a 4.0 OHV and i wanted to just replace the muffler and nothing else. I want the truck to sound just a little deeper not too much. Whats the best muffler to use?
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    Rear Main Seal

    I changed the oil on my truck and i realized there was some oil on the bell housing and where it mounts to the engine. there is no leak on the ground and when i check the oil every other day there is no loss in oil level. Should i replace the rear main seal or could it be something else?
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    Gas Tanks

    I have a 99 Explorer Sport stock with a 17.5 gallon tank and i was wondering if i could fit the 21 gallon on it with no problems?
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    Rear Windsheild Wiper

    The rear wiper on my 99 ford explorer does not work, if i push the button the fluid squirts out but the wiper does not move, any suggestions to why?
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    4 wheel drive train

    I have 99 explorer sport 2wd 5-speed manual, my friend has a 99 explorer sport 4wd manual in his back yard that is shot(bad body and engine) but the drive train is good and clean is there any way i could install that on my 99 explorer sport?
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    Transmission Temp Gauge

    How do you install a Transmission Temp Gauge on 99 ford explorer sport? Is it hard , which should i use electric or mechanical? its a 5-speed manual.
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    Winch Bumper

    Do they make a winch bumper for the 99 ford explorer? I looked on road armor and googled it and cam up with nothing. Any help?
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    Diesel Engine In Explorer

    Would a 80's Ranger diesel engine and drive train fit in a 99 explorer without to many modifications? and will the electric harness work? anyone done this before?
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    Oil

    does shell make a synthetic 5w-30 or10w-30 oil and is shell clean engine oil good?
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    Whats the Best Air intake for performance and Oil Filter?

    I wanted to replace my air filter with a K&N Air filter but i heard that the oil messes up the MAF sensor and the throttle body gets dirty. I was also thinking about replacing just the box with an open box using a cone filter drawing air in from the outside. which is better? and are K&N oil...
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    Oil Leak 99 Explorer sport 4.0 ohv

    I just changed my oil and i used a motorcraft filter and casrtol syntec oil and right where the transmission connects to the block there looks like oil is leaking but not enough to makes stains on the ground and the dip stick reads full and i havent noticed any loss of oil for three days since i...
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    4.0 liter OHV questions

    What are the best plugs and plug wires to use for a 99 Explorer Sport 4.0L V6 OHV engine? Motorcraft plugs and wires or Bosch plugs and wires?:exporange
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    Explorer Sport Squeak

    I Have squeak under the hood when i hit 2000 rpm or more , it goes away when i turn the ac on and then when i get to around 2500 rpm it comes back , it goes away after a little while excpet for when i reach around 2800 rpm anything below that its fine, any ideas to what it is?:exporange
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    99 Explorer Sport Questions.

    I have the 4.0 L engine in my truck and the vin says X for the eight digit How do you tell if it is a DOHC and how much horsepower will it have if it is the Ohv? or DOHC?:exporange
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    Need Help about oil for 99 explorer sport

    I just bought a 99 explorer sport at 147 000 miles and i replaced the oil with valvoline high mileage and it has 151000 and needs an oil change i was wondering if i could use a full synthetic oil without having problems?
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