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Hey guys, I just bought myself a 2018 Explorer XLT. I am going on vacation next week and just realized that the roof rack is not capable of securing my luggage carrier. The rack appears to be plastic and there is no way I could secure a rachet strap to it. Can someone recommend a cheap roof...

Well, it was hard for me to part with my 2003 Ford Explorer (Silver Bullet), but I did. I bought her brand new in 2003 and maintained it properly throughout the years. This was the best vehicle that I have ever owned. It was a tank!! It would plow through the rain and snow like no tomorrow. I...

I have a 2003 explorer xlt and it has had a loud vibration noise for years. Recently the vibration noise is becoming louder. Has anyone experienced a loud vibration coming from the front end while traveling 65 mph and over. The noise does not happen below 65 mph. The front bearings are newer...

I am asking for some input on a 2007 explorer with 144,000 miles. The transmission has issues and slips. It has the signs of the dreaded servo defect but there is also a whining that sound like a power steering pump when motor is running. I suspect that problem is the torque converter and a...

Any of you kind gents or ladies have the diagram for the parking brake cables, and instructions for replacement? Thanks bizzs

03 explorer failed pa inspection for lower front rear control arm bushing on driver side. Is there a sticky somewhere showing how to replace it? I disassembled both ball joints, spindle, cv joint and stabilizer bushings. I could not get the bolts to break for the strut or the front control arm...

I have a 03 Ford Explorer xlt and the Rocker Panel on the both sides are rotted. Does anyone know an easy fix for this without getting into welding and serious body work? I was wondering if there is some easy slip on panel and if so, where could I purchase one? My truck is solid as a rock...

2003 explorer xlt. Wife was driving truck and said that the gas gauge went to "E" and voltage dropped to "L". The truck was still running and she pulled over because the motor had no power. She shut truck off and tried to restart but it just clicked finding battery dead. I think it is the...

I am trying to remove a brake booster from my son's 95 Buick skylark and the nuts are located under the dash. The stem from the booster is mounted through the firewall under the dash, and the nuts are very hard to turn with a socket. The nut is not damaged on the outer stars and the socket...

Can anyone provide a link, or information removing and replacing the rear heater core above the driver side rear tire on a 2002 to 2004 Explorer? Any help is appreciated with disassembling the interior without damaging. I have a serious coolant leak at the heater core stem and the new core...

Can anyone provide me with the ford part number for the two rear rubber hoses that attach to the rear heater core on an 03 Explorer? They are near the exhaust and attach to the end of the heater core intake and return stems. If there is an known after market replacement hose? Thanks Bizzs

I just wanted to shout out to Forscan for allowing me to use their upgraded software for programming 3 PAT keys. This saved me from going to the dealership and spending $400.00. I purchased an OBDLink SX for 18.00 on Amazon using a discount coupon. The module connected to my 03 Explorer...

Hey guys, I just purchased an a/c manifold gauges from advanced and checked the pressure on my 03 Explorer. The AC clutches were engaging on and off. I added about 56 ounces of r134 and the clutch is engaging. The temp outside is 70f and my readings are: Low side: 36 and high: 156. The...

I lost my keys last year and had to have the dealership reprogram two new ones. My daughter missed placed one of the keys yesterday. We were looking for them and happen to come across the two other keys that were missing from last year. (lol) My question is, Can I reprogram those old keys to...

I have a 2003 Explorer and was wondering what the name of this body part is, and where can I purchase it for the left and right sides? This is the rear door jambs. Thanks bizzs

I have an 03 Explorer with 97,000 miles. I am the original owner and serviced it routinely. It runs great and has no problems. Recently, when I start the engine when its cold, I hear a slight rattle on start, and a rattle sound when I accelerate the engine from a dead start when its warm. The...

Does anyone know the light bulb replacement part number for the mirror puddle light of an 03 explorer? Thanks bizzs

I have a 2003 Explorer and does anyone have information on passing the drive cycle PCM test because the emissions tester is reading "not ready." I had 2 tests run and they both failed even after I drove 200 miles after the first test. My snap on solus indicates the p1000 code is gone and no...

Hi guys, I did a full suspension, steering and wheel bearing replacement on my 2003 Explorer. I had it up on jack stands and moved the wheel and some power steering fluid came out. I completed the job and had an alignment, but the steering is vibrating intermitantly when turning the wheel...

Hi guys, Anyone know a trick on how to unloosen a broken bleeder valve. I have enough room to get vice grips on it, but the grips keep on stripping the outer part of the valve. The valve is very soft, and the vice grips seem to crush it. I tried heat with negative results along with power...

I have an 03 explorer and both high beams quit working all of sudden. The low beams, turn signals and fog lamps still work. Can anyone give me direction on what to check first? I doubt that both bulbs had blown at the same time and I am suspecting that a fuse may have blown, or some kind of...

Hello everyone! I need some advice on how to adjust the parking brake cable on my 03 explorer. I replaced the left and right cable, new hardware kit and brake shoes. I adjusted the spring out and the rotor is snug to the brake shoes. The cables are functioning and the hardware is moving...

I just wanted to share my experience tunning up my explorer. I read so many forums about changing out the spark plugs so I decided to gave it a try. The first plug stripped for some unknown reason and I had to use a thread chaser to repair the threads. Before I went any further, I did some more...

I have a 2003 explorer and I called the dealer to to cross reference the orginal spark plugs because the original factory plug was obselete. The dealer recommend sp-500 (AGSF22FM) and I bought them online. Ford's part websiite recommends to set the gap at .028 and others had posted to set them...

Can anyone recommend a code reader for a 2003 Explorer that can read the engine and transmission codes? (Something that is reasonably priced) Thanks Bizzs