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  1. M

    Spark Plug Change Question

    Thank you all for the replies! Never looked at them. I did read in previous posts about spraying them before removal. I have some PB blaster in the shop! As suggested I may just replace the plugs and wires. Be well! Mitch
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    Spark Plug Change Question

    25,000 miles.
  3. M

    Spark Plug Change Question

    My 2003 4.6L Explorer just turned 25k miles! Still has the factory spark plugs. Should these be changed? If so what brand/type? Thanks! Mitch
  4. M

    Spark plug torque for 4.6 2v

    Any plug thread anti-seize or other needed? Changing the plugs on my 2003 4.6L w/25K for the first time! Thanks!!! Mitch
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    Yearly caliper pin lube needed?

    My 2003 Explorer has 22k miles is this something I should be doing? From Quora: They should be disassembled and the caliper pins and slides should be lubricated . By the time your brake pads wear out your calipers have seized up because of the caliper pins not being lubricated . Now if it's a...
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    2003 clicking on start - no turn over

    Cleaned grounds and battery terminals, positive connection at starter was loose, cleaned/tighten that, new battery installed. Started right up!! I think the battery was bad, but when I jumped it with a known good battery it still didn't start (?).
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    How many miles on your 3RD GEN! orig. tranny????

    16500 original trans (no lie!)
  8. M

    2003 clicking on start - no turn over

    Picked up a new battery, pos terminal at starter was loose. Going to clean up all connections/grounds and install new battery. I will post back with the results.
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    2003 clicking on start - no turn over

    Connections looked ok at batt and starter jumped it With a known good batt same result ... Click click click Banged on started and solenoid still no go Torque for starter bolts?
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    2003 clicking on start - no turn over

    I have a low mileage truck which has not had any problems. Few weeks ago went to start it in P, all I heard was a clicking sound rat tat tat. I remembered a problem from years ago with a neutral start switch, so I put it in N and it started. Skip ahead 2 weeks, now it does the clicking in P and...
  11. M

    2002 vs. 2005

    -02 had 5R55W trans, -05 had 5R55S not sure what or if there is a difference.
  12. M

    03 Mountaineer is dead

    How many miles did you end up getting out of it?
  13. M

    Afraid to buy '04 Explorer!

    Wow that's a low mileage '04. Must be in good shape!
  14. M

    Goodbye 3RD GENS

    Any regrets? I have a 2003 XLT and a 2005 Outback Sport!
  15. M

    Rock Auto Closeout list

    Thank you for sharing that!
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    Seatbelt minder/chime goes off for 5 minutes

    Every time I get in the truck and start out,, the chime will sound for about 10 seconds every 30 second. This goes on for about 5 minutes. I've visually checked the wires/connectors under the drivers seast and everything looks good. What do I try next? Thanks! Mitch
  17. M

    Changed my transmission fluid 2002 Eddie Bauer

    My '03 has 16000 miles! What is the name of the shop you used? Thanks.
  18. M

    2003 original tires 16k miles-replace? spare too?

    I am replacing them thanks will keep the original spare it will only need to last a few miles if needed! LOL
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    2003 original tires 16k miles-replace? spare too?

    My 2003 XLT has 16K miles and original tires which show no cracking etc. Time to replace? I believe the tire date code is 4302. What about the spare tire, it is on a steel rim so would not be in any tire rotation. Thanks! Mitch
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    Seat belt chime stays on for 5 minutes

    The chime doesn't start until the belt dash light goes out.
  21. M

    Seat belt chime stays on for 5 minutes

    Jayton-I buckled the belt before inserting the key to start. What wire r u talking about? Thanks. Mitch
  22. M

    Seat belt chime stays on for 5 minutes

    Airbag light functional The airbag dash light illuminates then goes out after about 10 seconds on startup. What next? Appointment at the dealer in order? Thanks! Mitch
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