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    Got another one...

    Car that is, not Explorer. It's not new, but new to me. Picked it up the other day. 2005 RX 300 SE-L (all the toys) Nice ride - like driving a drawing room.
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    Not been here in a while

    Hello everyone! Just wanted to let you all know I am alive and well. I've owned a couple of cars since the Explorer Lexus Soarer 2.5GTT - fantastic fast car, sold it for some reason. 2007 Jeep GC 5.7 Hemi, sold it after 6 months as it was crap Saab 95- Aero, fast but not too good and it...
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    Miss My Explorer

    Hi All - I am still about, missing my Explorer, and thinking of getting another one soon! Hope your all well! T
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    SmokeGrinder Returns (Photos)

    Hi Guys, It has been a while since I have been on the board as I have now sold my Explorer. I have just got a Lexus Soarer and am very happy with it. it's a 2.5 Twin Turbo running at around 300BHP. A great change from the explorer but I miss the explorer still. I have attached some...
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    Selling Explorer

    The time has come to sell my Explorer. I had this car for 4 years now and I really want to move on and get something new. The Explorer has been a very good car to me and still has years more life in it im sure. I will be selling the car on e-bay next week but I would like to give people on...
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    Hard Work

    I've had my Explorer 4 years Today! its been thru quite a lot in its time with me. remember this one Howard?! http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112530
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    ford part number 1997 VSS

    Hi there, Can someone please post the ford part number for the 1997 ford explorer 4x4 v6 speed sensor that goes in the back of the tranny. Many thanks. Tom
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    Part number for 1997 4X4 Speed Sensor

    Hi there, Can someone please post the ford part number for the 1997 ford explorer 4x4 v6 speed sensor that goes in the back of the tranny. Many thanks. Tom :thumbsup:
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    Speed Sensor

    Ok, My speed sensor has been playing up for a while. My speed gauge is now not working at all. This makes the car almost un-usable as it does not know when to change up and down the gears. Can someone please post me the Ford part number for the speed sensor i need for my 1997 4X4 SOHC...
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    strange speed problem

    Ok so I have 2 rather interesting problems right now. Sometimes my speedometer does not register the cars speed until it gets above 20mph then the gauge shoots up to 20 mph. the gauge is also never steady at any speed it moves…. For example I can be doing 60mph and it will move between...
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    kayak rack

    anyone got any ideas? Go to my main post. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132835 Thanks
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    kayak rack

    I know some of you carry kayaks on your explorer. Im looking for a roof rack / mouting system. The only thing I can find right now is this. http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-883.html Anyone got any ideas? Thanks Tom
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    Lets see a photo of your UK Ex and any mods

    Post a photo of your UK spec Explorer, and maybe a mugshot of yourself. :confused:
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    Alders Automotive Services

    Just to let you guys know I have found a new place to source parts for Explorers and other American cars. They Also do Auto transmissions. find them at www.aldersautomatics.com I went there to have a vent tube on my tranny fixed and my codes read.... 40 pounds! Warning!!! you will...
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    Lets talk about my transfer case….

    Lets talk about my transfer case…. So I was changing the oil the other day and noticed a tube had come off the front of the transfer case, this tube had split right where it joins onto the transfer case. I traced the tube back and found its only about a foot long and finishes on top of...
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    One thousand posts on the board and I still don’t have anything useful to say.

    One thousand posts on the board and I still don’t have anything useful to say. Yes I have now made 1000 posts on the explorer forum! Cant think about what tho. Mostly smoke grinding I expect! Anyways, thanks to Rick for the site and everyone else for making it a good place to come for...
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    Air Suspension light

    Just during the last few days my air suspension light has been coming on. Normally on long drives about 30 mins into the drive. Everything is normal when I start the car just happens about 20 – 30 mins into the drive. Any idea….. can the compressor be taken out and looked at? Where is it
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    Can I mix this motor oil?

    Need to do an oil change on the X I still have one big bottle of Mobil 1 fully Synthetic 0W-40 left. I have just got another bottle of Mobil 1 fully Synthetic 0W-40 but it says it has this new 'SuperSyn' technology.... Are these 2 Oils ok to mix?
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    Name that part!

    What is this sensor on the steering system for….?
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    Ignition actuator pin fix (big photos)

    As some of you may already know my ignition stopped working on my explorer the other week. For three weeks ive had to start my explorer by shorting out the terminals on the starter solenoid. Then to stop it I had to remove the 60 amp ignition fuse. After making some posts on the forum and...
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    Strange idle problem

    I was sitting in traffic today. My truck was idle in drive. I noticed my RPM's were dropping and my power gage was falling when my RMPS were dropping. I had a new alternator and battery not so long ago. I did not even have the A/C on..... Any ideas what that could be?
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    Anyone know the part number for this?

    Hey i need a part number for this. A week or so ago my ignition switch stopped working. I found out that i just need to replace the little long piece of plastic (rod) that moves when you turn the ignition switch. I cant really explain it better. But if you remove the covers by the hazard...
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    wont start...lock broke

    Ok. So today I was just about to go to an auto parts store to pick something up. I got in the x and attempted to start her. There was a cracking sound from the lock in the steering wheel. Now the ignition is permanently on and the car won’t start. The key turns in the lock free and will...
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    Replacing explorer seats 99 > 97

    I am in contact with someone who has a totaled 99 explorer 4 door SOHC. This is the leather trim version and I was thinking about buying the seats / door panels from it. Would the seats and door panels fit into my 97 4 door SOHC without any custom fabrication? Has anyone ever attempted...
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    Supplementary power outlet

    The power outlet by the passenger seat on my Explorer no longer works. I've looked to see if this is a fuse, however fuse #17 in the door is good. This is the fuse my manual said to check. any other ideas guys?
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