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    4 wire trailer harness wiring question

    my factory flat plug was ripped off, so I just spliced on an aftermarket plug, 4 wires,.. 3 of the 4 match color for color, ford plug has 1 that is black with white stripe which I mated to the brown wire,... it seemed logical since all of the others matched up color for color. my problem is...
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    a few random questions, (tire sizes and adding an aux. input)

    my 99 EB has 255/70/16's and needs tires soon, I was just wondering if there is any other popular choice for a tire size to run? I don't want to mess with the speedo, or get any worse mpg just asking before I buy a new set. also I have the CD changer in thaw armrest that I don't use...
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    Solved P0171 code, fuel pump? thoughts comments?

    99 EB 5.0, has started hard for a while, I really only drive it maybe 1000 miles a year, but I just sold my GTI, so the explorer is my DD until I find a replacement. it starts hard, has for a long time, but if I cycle the key a time or 2 it hasn't been a problem the CEL just popped on and it Is...
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    5.0 hard starting issues

    my 99 Eddie Bauer has a hard starting issue, it needs to crank a long while (5 sec. maybe) to fire off, then it will stumble and fart / pop for about 2 sec, and then all is good and it runs fine. it is stock, has 156K miles. plugs and wires and fuel filter have under 1500 miles on them I...
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    i got a good code for advance auto

    had to get a new battery today (got an optima yellow top) P20 online saved me $40 off the battery. just thought i would share..
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    radio button lights out (sometimes)

    i have the cd deck with tape in my 99 EB all works good, but the button lights some times come in and out (mostly out) only a pain at night, but seems to not be the same as the problem everyone else has with their display being out. my display works good. is there an easy fix? assuming it is...
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    got it out of storage & did a few things to get ready for winter (got a few ?'s)

    my explorer is pretty much my winter driver, dont need it, my vW's are still OK unless its a bad snow storm shocks have 150k+ on them, bought monroe sensa-tracks, $40 each at oriley fronts were easy, rears tomorrow, i sprayd the bolts with PB on the rears, looks like the top mount bolts...
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    99 EB. is there a cabin air filter

    if so, where?
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    tips and tricks for spark plugs and wire replacement on 5.0

    152k miles on stock plugs and wires. I got the plugs and wires, and plan on sucking a can of seafoam through first, just wondering if there is anything that makes the job a PITA? any tips? when i search i get tons of v6 stuff, and only one goo thread on the PCV seafoam trick any help is...
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    plug and wire recommendation?

    1999 5.0 152k wires on it now are oem, and are stamped 1999 on them , chances are they are original, no idea on the plugs, i know the previous owner and he bought it with 100k and never did anything that wasnt "Needed" so maybe the plugs are original also, if not they have at least 52k on...
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    Fluid change (looking for a how to) and what to buy

    99 5.0 awd EB 152K miles and this is a winter driver mostly for me i know the previous owner, and i know none of these fluids or spark plugs have been done since he bought it at 100K miles so sometime in the near (warmer) future i am going to be doing tranny fluid and front and rear dif...
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    can steering wheel controls work with aftermarket deck?

    thinking of an aftermarket deck, what is needed to have the steering wheel controls work?
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    radio lighting problem (not the usual one??)

    99 EB with premium lighting on all the buttons on the deck, comes and goes.. at night i cant see anything, (but the display does work) it is all the buttons that go out sometimes they work fine, other times they are very dim and most of the time they dont light at all i dont have a...
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    stock sub wires (easy question )

    99 EB with factory 8" which is + and which is - i got an aftermarket sub to put in and want to make sure the wires are correct
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    stock sup amp output?

    what kind of wattage does the stock amp put out? in a 99 EB with a factory 8" sub
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    how to turn ABS light off?

    edit---1/5/11 front sensor plugs have been cleaned, and the rear sensor in the axle has been replaced, still have the light on...... 99 EB 5.0 awd abs light is on on in the dash, abs does not seem to work. it dosent bother me that is is not working, it annoys me that the light is on i have...
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    i need a new Key fob, help with getting the correct one please?

    1999 eddie bauer i have never had a FOB for this vehicle so i am wondering if there are difference's or what to know.. any halp would be great, i would hate to buy one off of ebay and then have it not be correct thanks
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    size suggestion for new tires??

    99 Eddie Bauer, i am keeping the stock height. the time is near for a new set of tires i am runing the stock wheels and plan to keep it that way, i am looking for something a little more meaty, but i do NOT want to have the speedo off what are my options? suggestions?
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    How to: make old black plastic look good again

    here is my little contribution on a How To: the black plastic handles and hinges on my Exploder were no longer black, all faded light gray, i used a spray can of Plasti-Dip it is a spray rubber but it has a nice finish and is durable it is kind of hard to find, their website has a local...
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    5.0 preformance mods?

    i have a 99,eb awd it runs really good, i run synthetic, and have opened up the stock air box , dont need the zip tie mod on the throttle cable ect... other than new plugs and wires, seafoam, and other tune up things what are some good bolt ons? exhaust, tune, electric fan, (what is a...
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    shocks

    my 99 eddie Bauer is at 150k and looks to have stock shocks on it still im looking at replacement some time in the near future i am not really a truck/suv kinda guy, and i am not used to the handling of this massive rig here are a few pics of my previous cars, currently i still own both...
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    help me trouble shoot AC system

    99 5.0 awd EB system is not low, and compressor has power going to it compressor does not kick on i have checked with a test light, and the compressor is getting power what can i check? fuses, relays, sensors?? i would appreciate any help, thanks
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    looking for info on fluid changes.(tranny, transfer case, rear dif.)

    99 5.0,AWD the truck has 150k miles, and under side looks really clean, engine has zero leaks and looks like a 20k mile motor from the outside, front and rear transfer case both have small grease marks where some seepage has started, and tranny looks as clean as the motor, no leaks at...
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    spark plug reccommendation?

    99 5.0 i am planning on doing the sea-foam thru the intake and replace the plugs im on rock auto website purchasing a few other things and figured id put some plugs on the order aswell any suggestions? oh by the way they sell motorcraft PCV for $8.79
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    what are the correct bulbs for the front parking/blinker lights??

    the previous owner switched all the stock bulbs for clear, and im not sure what they are sposed to be, all orange? clear and orange? which goes where? its a 99, eddie bauer. there are 3 bulbs around the headlight, one above, one in the corner, and one to the outside what are the correct...
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