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    Chrome Grill

    My Explorer's color is called "Medium Willow Green Metallic" it's a mouthful
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    Wreck

    Um. no I have Michelins that are less than a year old. I had no damage but my front license plate was scratched and I broke a fog light. The piece of crap dodge I hit needed a bumper, two tail lights, and a new tailgate.
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    Wreck

    This past week a lady stopped short in front of me and I rear-ended her. I panicked, but she was extremely nice. It was at about 20 mph. I really was relieved to see the damage on my explorer. My front license plate was scratched, that's IT. The Dodge Durango I hit had to get a whole new bumper...
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    Cassette Deck Problem

    I have a cassette adapter made by Aiwa and it works fine. I have a 96 with the same radio and cd changer.
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    Power Poxy Tear Repair

    STAY AWAY from that stuff! I tried a similar product on my Explorer's center console. It only makes it look fixed, but the tear is still there under the surface. I had to pay $30 to have my console recovered.
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    Scuff marks on the dash

    Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
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    Stock Radio Manufacturer?

    Does anyone know what company made the stock radios for ford in a 1996 Explorer? I've heard Clarion but I wasn't sure.
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    How can i get better MPG?

    Don't use the air conditioner if you're not on the highway.
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    Easier way to replace keypad bulb?

    I've looked at many threads showing having to take off the door panel to replace the light bulb. Is there an easier way? Can I just pry it out from the outside? I really don't want to take off the door panel.
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    Will This Fit My 97 XLT?

    It should fit. Your 97 does not have the new front bumper
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    How to replace these bulbs?

    Hi! I went over my car looking for bulbs that were out. I found the cruise control buttons on the right side of the steering wheel don't light up, the four window buttons on the driver's door (lock button is lit), and the door code keypad light. How do I replace these?
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    1996 Explorer 5.0

    I have the same Explorer. it had 110,000 miles when I got it 3 months ago. It has leather seats, moon roof, 6 disc CD and premium sound, and power everything. Plus, I bought it from the original owners who only sold it because they got bored with it after 15 years, and it's in perfect condition...
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    Highest original parts mileage

    I have 114,000 miles on my 1996.
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    1st gen seats in second gen

    My '96 XLT has them, leather, power, extenders. but mine is as fully loaded as you can get without going to an Eddie Bauer.
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    Moonroof Problem

    Hi! The sliding fabric cover that closes off the glass in my moonroof is broken somehow. It's hard to slide and it's jerky. What it feels like is that the cover has 2 layers to it (the one covered with the handle and one above that). I could be wrong, but what it feels like is that the two...
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    Review of console repair kit

    I took my center console lid to an auto uphostery place and they charged $30 to recover it. Did a better job than the factory.
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    Tips from you - Buying a 1996 2dr 5spd today

    Check anything power (radio, seats, windows,etc.). Before I got my explorer, I looked at buying a different one that had a back window and side mirrors that didn't work.
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    replacement switches?

    Junkyard
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    My 1996 Explorer

    Thanks guys! I do take really good care of it, and the color is called Medium Williw Green Metallic (I know it's a mouthful). I know that because I have the original window info sticker that was put on it when it went to the dealer!
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    My 1996 Explorer

    Hi! Thanks to everyone who's helped me with questions about my car.
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    where do i find kleenex?????

    I always just take some kleenexes out of a regular box and put them in there.
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    looking for a chromed license lamp housing...

    I got mine from my local pull-a-part
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    Pros n Cons for V8 Explorers

    I get anywhere from 16-20 mpg with mine
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    Sun Roof Glass

    Junkyard.
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