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    New 4x4 Module, but still no 4WD

    Update: So I got under the truck and tapped the transfer case motor while having somebody go back and forth from auto to high to low. I could hear/feel a clicking in the motor. After doing this for 5 minutes, I had my wife floor it in the snow; 3 wheels spun. The rears and the passengers side...
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    New 4x4 Module, but still no 4WD

    I did provide the VIN and was given the updated 4X4CM. I plugged it in and had all the correct lights light up when selected, but wasn't until I started fish tailing in the snow did I realize something didn't seem right. I had my wife floor the pedal in an empty snow covered parking lot and...
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    New 4x4 Module, but still no 4WD

    So after researching the forums on why my 4WD lights would not illuminate after pressing the dash buttons, I came to the conclusion like everyone else with a 2002 explorer that my 4x4 module needed to be replaced. After a few weeks of searching for one (intergalactic back order apparently) I was...
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    Lateral link for 16" wheels??? Please help!

    Something just doesn't seem right. I'm going to grab both the MOOG 15mm and 17mm links and return the one that doesn't work. I just went with the 17mm, since that is what the upgraded knuckle called for....
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    Lateral link for 16" wheels??? Please help!

    I see that. But why does every aftermarket tie-rod (MOOG or other) say its for 17" wheels? I have the factory 16" and, unless I'm just not pushing the ball joint bolt in far enough, it's rubbing the wheel
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    Lateral link for 16" wheels??? Please help!

    Please help! I have an 02 explorer that had the rear right wheel bearing go. Turns out the bearing was locked in the knuckle, therefore needing to be replaced. Ford informed me I would need the "upgraded" knuckle and "tie-rod" for about $230.00 each. I figured I would grab the tie-rod...
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    How to: The Comprehensive Brown Wire Mod Thread

    Another satisfied customer....... .......except for my choice of rocker switch location. I mounted the switch horizontally on the right side of the black trim of the gauge bezel. Only problem was, as soon as I put the truck into "drive", the gear selector blocks my view of the switch :confused:
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    Controltrac will not disengage

    snoranger is correct. My 96 had the 2wd,4hi,4lo options My 97 has the 4auto,4hi,4lo options From what I gather, in 4 auto, the power is dispersed at approximately 96% to the rear, 4% to the front. The BWM will still run it at this ratio, but prevent the Control Trac traction control...
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    Controltrac will not disengage

    I have a 97 XLT. There is no 2WD option (short of the brown wire mod). 4Auto, 4High, and 4Low.
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    Controltrac will not disengage

    The other night, while driving at highway speeds in the rain, my 97 XLT must have slipped/hydroplaned. The controltrac system kicked in and put me in 4WD. Fine and dandy.But, isn't it supposed to disengage once slipping is not detected anymore??? I have tried, while in park, switching to 4high...
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    Wheels: Offset, Backspacing, & Wheel Spacers

    I've been looking to get some wheels for my 97 XLT. I've been looking at the Cragar soft 8's and the Cragar 365 V-5 wheels. Both are 15x8 wheels. The only difference is the following: Soft 8's = 4" back spacing with -13mm offset V-5 = 3.75" back spacing with -19mm offset I did the math...
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    Cigar lighter power off with key off

    Well, I thought about it, but I am constantly switching the two between the car and truck. I just dont understand how my 96 powered off when you shut the truck off :scratch: Lol! Not yet, surprisingly. Hey Sonic,you don't by chance work at the shipyard down there do you?
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    Cigar lighter power off with key off

    How can I get my 97 XLT cigar lighter on the dash to only operate when the ignition is in the "on" or "acc" positions? Can i just power it from the +12v Acc wire that goes to the radio by tapping into that wire? I only use it to run my GPS and radar detector. It's a pain to have to unplug it...
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    Binding while turning 97 xlt

    Update: Disconnected battery for 5 minutes. Reconnected. Started up and cut wheel all the way to right. Drove/turned with no binding. Put in reverse, loud "clunk." Still driving find. Neighbor mentioned something about 4WD wind-up???
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    Binding while turning 97 xlt

    Hey all, Earlier today, just after Hurricane Irene passed, I threw the family in my X to drive around and look at the destruction that was done throughout the town. As I was making a 90 degree turn out of our side street, I accelerated a little hard and it felt like the rear tires tried to...
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    Looking for 95-01 Black projectors

    Yeah, that's where I got them originally. Just figured id put this up in case someone had a set laying around. Save me a few bucks.
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    Looking for 95-01 Black projectors

    I had a set of the black dual halo projectors on my last explorer that i sold to my sister-in-law, thinking that she would be grateful enough that i helped her out when she was in a bind, that if i asked for them in exchange for regular headlights, she would give them back. Boy was I wrong...
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    Removing a rear door latch from inside?

    Hey all, I have a 96 XLT, and the rear passengers door will not open by either handle. I noticed that the lock does not go as high when unlocked as the other rear door. I took the inside panel off and tried every possible way to open release the latch, but no such luck. My question is, is...
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    Need help with map light sockets

    Thanks Tbars. PM sent. He thinks he has them. And at a MUCH cheaper price than $74.00
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    96 XLT No 4WD or O/D when cold???

    Okay, bear with me here as I am new to 4WD vehicles. So, when I went to buy my XLT, it was snowing. The dealer and I went out and started the truck. He cleared the snow off and after about 10 minutes of running, we were on our way. The truck was in 4 Low, so, even as naive as i was, i asked...
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    Need help with map light sockets

    Is there any way I can get just the bulb sockets for the map lights? I called ford and they want me to order the whole assembly for $74. If that's the case, I'll figure a way to wire my own lighting.
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