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Hi all, The other night I cleaned my K&N from my X (it was pretty bad). So after I cleaned it, I noticed the truck would idle rough and feel like it's only a 4 banger. I thought at first it was because of the increase in airflow (cleaner=less restriction) was messing with the ECU, so I...

Hi All, I haven't posted in a while (I've bought an '87 Audi 4ks and have been "tinkering" with it lately) but I'm having problems with my '96 Explorer. When I shift it into Auto 4WD it'll work fine, until the fronts try to engage. We had a good dump of snow the other night and while trying to...

Hi all, I had my tranny completely overhauled about a month ago. I've noticed since then my tranny, makes a loud "clunk" sound. If I go from P to D, nothing. But if I go from D to R, there is a noticable "clunck", same if I go R to D. (this is done with the brakes on.) It'll also make a...

I just wanted to let everyone know what an amazing guy JDraper has been. I purchased a set of used wheel bearings/hubs from him. Price was great and he was very quick to ship and respond to any of my inquires. There were some issues with shipping them up to me. (I was away for a little...

Hi, this is a strange thing that just started yesterday. I have it on MAX AC and the cold air is coming out of the main dash vents, as it always has. Then for no reason it'll switch to blowing out of the windshield defogger vents. Blow out of those for about 3 mins then switch back to the...

Not really sure if this is the correct forum, but I just installed new poly endlinks and new poly main frame bushings for the front Sway Bar. But now it seems like the body roll is worse. Any ideas? Do the new bushings need some "break-in" time or something? My old ones felt like solid...

Hi, I'm in the process of getting my Tranny overhauled (covered under 3rd party warranty:)) but the tech at the shop gave me one of the three codes my truck had. It was P1701, I checked online and it say it's a "Reverse Engagement Error". Anyone know what the actually means? sounds like...

Well for fathers day I did a little 4x4ing. Just light trail driving, nothing serious (it's still mostly stock) and on my way home I stopped at a light, then when it was green I gave it gas. But the engine just revved. Then the truck slowly lurched forward. once it got to second, it was fine...

Hi all, I noticed the other day my taillight (drivers side) had about 0.5 inch of water in the Reverse Light section of the light. I took it off and dumped the water out, but how would it have gotten in there. Obviously there is a leak, but I looked it over and there are no visable cracks, or...

I was searching around for an answer, but have come up with this. Not sure if it's right, maybe someone here could help. I did all four disks about 6 months ago, and just recently, they started to squeal. But they will only squeal on the last 5 feet before stopping. During regular...

This is going to sound weird, so I'll try to explain it the best I can. On the same stretch of road my CEL will come on for a few days, then go off around the same area. Everyday I drive to and from work, it's only a 15 mins drive, but about halfway home on this one stretch of road my CEL...

Hi all, OK, I phoned Ford and they told me $85 for the uppers and $85 for the lowers. I phoned a couple of local parts stores and they told me $260 for the uppers and $65 for the lowers. I understand the uppers are way more becasue of the control arm, but why are Fords so cheap? I was...

Hi, i just phoned an Autoparts place to get some prices on Ball Joints (upper and lower) He said according his computer it states the "Moog replacement control arms will not fit OEM control arms" And I have to buy a hole new control arm, which is $240 each. The lowers he said I can replace...

I was wondering, and haven't been able to find out, but on my 96 X, I have a little vent just to the right of the Radio area. Anyone know what this is for? I thought maybe for a internal temp sensor, but I just have a XL, no electronic climate controls. So what's it for? Thanks

Hi all, the past couple of weeks I've been noticing when it's hot outside, my tranny feels like it's slipping. I guess it's called slipping, I've only ever driven manuals before my Ex. It feels like I'm engaging the clutch. It'll rev between shifts. Is this slipping? Anyways, it only does...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2418731657&category=6763 Seems a little cheap. Aren't chips in the $200 price range? or is this something different? Thanks.

Hi all, I've tried a search and after going through 6 pages I couldn't find anything... Whenever I'm accelerating very slowly, as in just increasing speed from a cruise, when the tranny hits a shift point, just before it shifts it'll feel like a "studder" or a small hesitation in the shift...

I was wondering, I bought a 96 XL 4x4 in late Feb, is there any websites that I can punch in my VIN and get a list of all the recalls done on the truck? I have no idea what recalls are available, and which ones have been done... if any...:( ...or can I just show up at any Ford dealership...

Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to get all the black plastic peices nice and shiny? I'm talking about the roof rack, running boards, etc. I've tried Armor All, but it only makes it look wet. I doesn't richen the black. The peices almost look dark grey, not black...

Hi all, WOW what a blast! This was my first time going off-roading. Nothing serious, but it was my first time going deep into the woods and looking for mud!:D This was just last weekend, I've post a few pics. Number 4 reminds me of a "Car & Driver" type shot. But #5 is my best shot. I...

Hi all, I was wondering if it's normal to have the AC always engaging/disengaging all the time. whenever I'm sitting at a light or just idling, I can feel/hear a "click" then about 30 secs later another click and the engine RPM's go up by about 100 RPM's. I understand the drop in engine...

White Walls out or in? Just wondering, I'm having this debate with my wife, currently we have the White lettering facing in, but I think it looks cool with it out. But she likes the tire to look solid black, with no lettering. So let's take a poll!:D

I got into my Ex last night after work, and nticed that my Seatbelt will not stay in the seat belt retainer end (not sure of the real name) the part with the button to release the belt. Anyways, my button on mine will not pop back up. It's like it's pressed in and it's stuck there. I tried...

I just got my factory cassette (yuck!) replaced by a Pioneer (DEH-P3500) last night. The installer said i had an Amplified Premier system. He said Ford did it for a couple of years. He also said that the Amp is in the rear cargo area. I thought only the Limited Explorers had the premium sound...

Hi all, i just got my oil changed and I was told that my Front Pinion Seal was leaking. I tried to look in the Hyanes repair manual to find how to fix it, but I couldn't find anything. My question, can you just go under the truck, pull the front driveshaft off, slide out the front drive...