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Replaced the transmission pan with a drain-able one on my Ford Explorer. WTF Ford, why didn't you provide a drain bolt like any other manufacturer?

My rear differential (8.8 LSD) leaks around the pinion seal. Anybody knows where to find some "how to" write-ups for fixing it? Is this OK? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15zHpz6Zx8c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8APYO2sZyJU

Recently I bumped into various parts and items, not from my vehicles, that needed to be replaced long time before their obvious fault. So I thought to add the pics to this thread just as reminders. If deemed useful, fell free to add yours. Brake pad - worn way past the indicator squeal. Didn't...

I am replacing the U-Joints on the rear prop shaft. The 12mm bolts that secure it on flanges where super hard to take out, and now I see they have some yellow stuff on threads - probably some kind of loctite. What's the recommended procedure - I have some blue Loctite, is that OK to use there...

Because they are utterly incompetent. I did send a package with tracking number: Dec 17 - dropped at the Newport News VA post office to go at Inwood, NY (North). Dec 19 - arrived to Sandston VA, 54 miles North Dec 20 - left to Norfolk VA, 34 miles South of Newport News, 84 miles South of...

Is there a how-to somewhere on taking out the gage cluster? I want to change the bulbs - some just went out and is annoying me.

I have the leather one, with multi-way controls and heated. It feels like is "leaning" to left (to outside of the car) and that gives me back pain at long roads. Is there any way the front seat can be "reconditioned"?

This is for a Ford AX4N transmission. Symptoms: Almost no forward movement, slight lurching in 1st when revved to 2000 rpm. Reverse is better, but still not fully functional - see below. If I let the car sitting for a long time, at the first start it won't move in "R". But if first I put the...

On my other car, a Mercury Sable, I have this code: Faulty shift solenoid C valve - Shift solenoid C. Otherwise known as TCC PWM. It is similar with the one that is in Explorer transmission, so I am asking this here too: Does anyone know if the central plunger should be able to be moved by...

Ford recalls more than 1.4 vehicles. That's odd :D

My 2001 EB has the leather seats (power, heated). I have two issues with them: 1. The base is too tall. At the lowest setting, my head is almost touching the roof. If I recline too much, to lower my head, then my back starts to hurt in couple days. 2. They are pretty stiff. My Sable has better...

I have an issue with my rear wiper arm. I have ordered a new arm since the old spring was toasted and didn't press enough the wiper. When I unscrewed the nut, it was VERY tight, I had to use a pair of channelocks to hold the shaft in place while I was wrenching the nut off. I might have pushed...

I think my front driveshaft just died. Lots of clucking and poping from under driver side, while driving, especially when I give it some gas. I hoped is the hub since I had one already, but I change it today and was not that. Now... I disconnected the 4 bolts and 2 straps at the axle. Is not...

My Exp started today to make a loud "clicking" noise coming from front driver wheel side. :roll: Since previously the front was making a "hum/vibration", I have already purchased the front hubs, waiting for nice weather/replacement. I don't think is the CV axle, because it does it independently...

I found this free OBDII software specific for Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Mazda: http://forscan.org/ It is amazing, reads nomal PID's, PATS, ABS, ETAC, CAN bus... stuff that Torque can only dream to read. I am using it with a ELM327 mini V1.5 (from eBay) and my laptop with integrated Bluetooth. If...

I have seen this problem posted many times. Rear wiper blade leaves a spot not touched on middle of windshield. It is not related to wiper blade or wiper arm. The culprit is the shaft assembly moving due to worn bearings. See the video below:

How do I purge the master using the purge valve as seen in the picture (with the rubber cap, like at calipers). Is it like the procedure for calipers?

I have a 2001 Explorer with 5.0L V8 and AWD (4R70W transmission, 4404 Borg-Warner transfer case/diff). Are there any mods possible to swap the engine with the newer 5.4L V8 (2 valve) from Excursion? I saw that engine and it looks smaller in size than the 5.0L. Or a Lincoln Navigator DOHC 5.4L...

I wonder what is the right lenght for a serpentine belt and tensioner position on a V8 engine... The belt that is suggested by Motorcraft is JK6-943-AA (93.4" ?) The Advance Auto suggests Dayco 5060935 (93.5") Amazon part finder suggests Goodyear 4060940 Gatorback (94.0"), Gates K060938...

I just replaced brake pads on front and rear. For front I used ceramic pads (Wearever Ceramic), for rear I used semi-metalic pads (Wagner ThermoQuiet). Front ones squeak while they are cold (like after driving on higway or in the morning). Plus they make a mess on the rims! Are all the...

I tried to check the fluid level in my BW4404 and unscrewing the top plug (of the two located in the lower half of case), I had gushing out some ATF fluid, like a cup worth, before I screw it back in. Vehicle was level (more or less). Had anybody have that experience? Is that the proper way to...

2001 V8, AWD. Manual says that front needs "Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant". I want to use instead "Lucas Oil Products Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Transmission and Differential Lube ". I am thinking will help in colder mornings. Plus I have a "thing" about syntetic oils :) Has...

For a 2001 Eddie Bower front bumper - what years will be a direct fit? Did it change from 1995?

My blender door actuator broke. A few teeth on one of the internal plastic gears where missing in action. I turn to Dorman parts (Advance Auto) and I found out (by buying and returning) following: 604-201 - is the one for Automatic A/C control that mounts with push-pins, mount plate and...

Is there anybody here that has left over (or knows where I can buy) a plastic whell like the broken one in the picture? It's from the blender door actuator, part #F87H-19E6161-AB.