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    I Am An Explorer Owner Again

    Hello all! Some of you may remember my 1999 EB saga a few months ago. Been looking for a clean, safe and well maintained vehicle for my daughter ever since. Seems people just do not know how to maintain their cars. 7 months later I finally found it, 1998 XLT V6 2wd, 119000 miles. It was a one...
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    1999 Explorer What's a Fair Price

    Posted awhile back about the parking lot wreck that my daughter was involved in. I now have a salvage title and need to sell. 136k 5.0 V8 2WD Eddie Bauer with leather. The only body damage is from the parking lot wreck. Runs well and has been very well maintained. Interior is very good other...
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    Looks Like My X is Getting Laid to Rest

    It is unbelievable! I had passed the 99EB to my daughter a couple months ago. It was well maintained and safe. Daughter going to college class 3 nights ago and gets run into in intersection. Neither driver was hurt. Adjuster came out and totaled the Explorer. Blue Book at dealer is...
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    Door Ajar Fix 2006 Mountaineer

    Thought I would try and contribute something. Last week my Driver door Ajar light came on, double alarm beeps when locking and dome lights staying on. I used a screwdriver and tripped the latch to mirror the door being closed. Found that the movement of the door back and forth would trigger the...
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    Factory Alarm

    I have looked in the owners manual and would like to know if I can change the horn alert when setting the alarm with the remote. The current set is very loud, when I get home late and hit the lock/alarm the horn is very loud. Can it be set to chirp or just flash the lights?
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    NAV Access

    When I try to open the NAV screen to get to the DVD the screen starts to open about 3/8" and then closes down. Any ideas on how to get it open?
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    Radio/NAV Control Illumination Question

    Well I bought the 06 Mercury Mountaineer. It is really pretty sharp. Drove it at night for the 1st time and guess what, no buttons light up around the touch screen. I'm talking about the Radio and NAV buttons like, Media, Menu, Map ETC. None at all, just the screen lights up. There has to be...
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    Looking to Purchase a 2006 Mountaineer

    1 owner 26k Miles, Premier V8 2WD Very clean, seen it before detail. Couple things that concern me. My 99 EB Explorer never acted this way. When on highway at 70+ the slightest side wind pushes the truck to the side. Turned around to go the other direction and same thing, pushed toward the...
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    New Old Guy

    Hello all! I have not been around for a while. Still have the 99 EB X 133k on it now. Only trouble was Shocks and a new radiator at 90k. Knock on Wood!! I am giving it to my daughter for work and school. I am looking at a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer and will post a question over in that...
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    Squeaking / Squealing Noise

    Hello all. 99 X 5.0 V8 Started hearing this squeaking noise about 2 weeks ago. I thought it was the top belt bearing attached to the PS pump. Replace it no help. The noise comes and goes. Hot / cold no difference. It sounds like a bearing squealing more like a chirp. It is not loud but...
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    *** Brake Problem Please Help ***

    Hello all, been along time since been on the board. I have a problem that seems to be a special problem. When driving first thing in day all is good, drive about 15 miles (city) and when coming to a stop light and sometimes but always ONLY under 5mph to complete stop there is a noise. The...
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    Start Problem

    Hi all, Quick ? besides a small loss in mpg over the last several months X is going strong. A new thing happen 2 times now in the last 2 months. Driving, starting evrytime then get in to start and hit key as normal for quick start and and X does not fire up, try again and will just crank and...
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    Cold Weather Start Noise

    Hello, Now that it is cooler here 30 degrees in AM. When I start my X there is a whining sound. It was doing it as it started to get cooler but it only lasted a few seconds, now the whining sound lasts 10-15 seconds. I am pretty sure it has to do with the starter, could it be the Bendix? Anybody...
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    Auto Lamps on. when set to off

    Out of the blue my headlights and taillights come on at dusk. I have the control set to off on the rearview, I have never used it. It takes about 3 minutes to turn off. Is this a problem with the slider switch on the rearview or is there another switch/relay? Thanks
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    Fuel pump test, out of tank?

    Hello all, I have been working on my other SUV the money pit Rodeo. The setup is pretty much the same as the Explorer as far as the fuel pump. I replaced the in tank pump last weekend to solve a bad check valve problem (hard start). It starts fine now except the fuel gauge will not register...
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    Fuel system hold pressure ?

    When I turn the key on, with engine off my fuel pressure goes to 38psi how long should this pressure hold? I know by my repair manual it should hold for at least 5 minutes. I am working on an idea here. If I was to leave a gauge on it all night should the pressure be close to what it started...
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    Torsion Bar Codes

    This is a quote from an old thread; I did a search, but have a question? The codes for Torsion bars are b-L is that correct ? L being the stiffest? How do I find out which ones I have?
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    Class action on Firestone Tires

    I did not read this over, just wanted to put it up in case it means anything to anybody. http://www.firestonesettlement.com/noticedoc.html
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    KKM system, How loud? Worth the $$ ?

    I see a few of you have the KKM air filter. Does it really roar when under load? And wnen using it without a Cat Back is there any point to having one. I know air in air out is good but is it really worth the $$ over stock? My Mech. says the 5.0 is setup pretty good as is and spending the...
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    Code Reader question

    I did a search but did not find a definite answer. I know a reader will tell me what set a CEL. My question is, I was reading about them and it says they will give me a pending code (one that has not yet set a CEL). Does this mean if I have a sensor or component malfunctioning it will let me...
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    Not Ford; Isuzu, Hard to start when engine up to temp.

    I wanted to throw this out to the board because there are many more people here. I am out of ideas. 1998 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2 V6 4WD 60k Truck can set for overnight or 5 days and when I first go to start it it will start on 1st try. After 1st Start of day. Driving awhile stop and turn...
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    Explorer in news today, 2 die

    Arizona Daily Star, "SUV hits I-10 bridge; 2 die" It says a Ford Explorer veered off eastbound I-10 before crashing into a bridge support. The accident's cause hasn't been determined, but a blown tire is possible. Full story: http://www.azstarnet.com/star/Fri/30905I-10FATAL.html My...
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    How do I remove scuff marks

    With my big feet I have left scuff marks on the plastic trim panels by the door. I have tried several things to get them off, none worked. 409, orange power, stuff like that. Any idea's of something that will work? Thanks...:cool:
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    Coil pack or Injector problems

    I am so close to solving my rough idle problem. I have never paid to much attention to spark plugs before, pulled them changed them tossed the old ones. Now I have started looking real close to try and eliminate the rough idle. I have about 1k on new Motorcraft Double Plats. I pulled each...
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    Anybody From Northern CA.,, San Franciso

    Anybody From Northern CA.,, San Francisco Hey all, I am planning a vacation to San Francisco. I thought that if I could get any good info., it would be here. Are there any people here in the Northern Ca. area??? If I get some response from this post I will give the details I need info on...
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