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I recently had the unfortunate situation of tearing up a tire on my 03 4x4 XLT. I replaced 2 rear tires with snows and had enough funds to replace front brand new, the tires were not exact size match I am trying to buy time here to replace all 4 with the same brand and size...but have discovered...

Ok, i promise I have read at least 7 threads on this subect. Is it as simple as pulling a fuse or 2 to disable the 4x4 auto from kicking in until I can afford to replace all 4 tires the same size and manufacturer? Which fuses can I pull? 2003 4x4 xlt I have the book out but am a little...

I am in the process of replacing tires on my 2003 4x4. The truck has the auto 4x4 and anti lock brakes. I replaced the 2 front tires. The tires on the truck are 245x75 16. I have replaced the 2 front tires now brand new with 245x70 16's. When I now drive the truck I feel the auto 4x4 kicking in...

Hello guys asking for some advice, I recently went to turn on my rear wiper during a rain storm only to have it move 2 inches and freeze up. I thought this was odd and assumed the motor may have froze up, junk in it corrosion what ever. The next day I went to start the truck(2003 4x4 xlt) and...

I have not had any issues as yet with this tranny. I tow a 16foot boat during summer months and 4x4 often during deer season. Truck is shifting fine currently at 97,000 miles Can anyone offer an opinion on maintenance tobe done at this point? What kind of service should I do to continue...

Hello again , I am going to attempt a water pump relacement on my 98 explorer with a 4.0 sohc..240,000 miles. It leaking from around the pump gasket from what I can see. The truck runs hot under load but temp is good any other time. There is a thread with pics and step by step but it look...

Hi again guys I have a 98 ford explorer and need to connect the trailer lights for my boat trailer today. It is a 4 way plug wire. I have the turn signals working perfectly. I cannot get the running lights and brake lights to work at the same time? I can connect the running lights to the...

Hi again guys gotta ask the pros a question again. I was under my 98 4x4(229,000miles) tonight and notice tranny fluid kind of sprayed out or it looks like flecks of fluid here and there in front of the tranny pan . Not alot but enough to build and drip off the skid plate as it sweeps back at...

Hey guys, I was reading afew threads on replacing the rear shackles, got a 98 explorer. The shackles wouldn't pass NY State inspection:corroded up like swiss cheese..mad: I just soaked them up with WD 40 and the bolts broke free and created a space I could hammer them back n forth spraying...

Hello again and thanks ahead guys.. I'm going crazy here trying to get my speedometer to work.:mad: I bought and replaced the differential mounted ABS speed sensor. Still get a check engine light and code for Vehicle Speed Sensor? Had the codes run at Auto Zone. The guy says there is a...

Hello guys, this is my first post and I scrolled through some threads but would like to ask a stupid question anyway... I have a 98 explorer xlt with 227,000. Used mobil 1 synthetic since 24,000, had the timing chain tensioners done at 125,000, so the motor is still very strong, not burning...