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The shop manual for the '03 Sport Trac says that the brake line is to be removed from the caliper to change out the brake pads. Is there enough slack in the line to be able to do this without taking it off the caliper?

Just purchased an '03 ST XLS with 4.10 gears (axle code 42). Can I pump the fluid out of the housing with a pump to avoid having to deal with removing and reinstalling the cover? I noticed that at 70 MPH it runs about 2500 rpm. Is this about right for the axle ratio with 255 70 16 tires...

This link explains in detail what causes spark knock (aka pinging) and how to fix it - Spark Knock Explained I hope this is helpful in diagnosing and fixing this for those who have or are experiencing this.

Tuesday afternoon my wife called to tell me that an 18-wheeler had backed into our Explorer on the driver's side. When I asked her how that had happened, she said the driver had tried to back into a parking space between the X and a Honda Civic while attempting to turn around after a delivery...

With the cooler weather, I've noticed that the temp gauge indicator stays a lot lower that it had been during the summer. I know the thermostat is OK because the days it warms up and the A/C is on, the indicator moves a little when it opens and closes. There has been no loss in performance or...

Firestone Extends Recall.

Well, our 1995 XLT turned 100,000 miles yesterday. Even though we have had some frustrating problems (i.e. 2 tranny rebuilds within 16 months), it has been a reliable piece of machinery. Everyone on the board has been extremely helpful in helping diagnose some minor problems that I was able to...

The auto tranny of my '95 has started to shift hard through all gear changes. The tranny was rebuilt in Jan 2000 and now has 20k on it. I have reset the computer a couple of times to no avail. Fluid level is fine and the AMSOIL ATF looks brand new. Any clues as to what to look for before I...

Looks like Michelin's Dead Link Removed will be the original equipment tire for the 2002 Explorer.

Most of you have read the thread on oil that involved the oil analysis on the synthetic oil. One of the items in question was the elevated nitration level. My most recent oil analysis (and everyone prior for 2 years running) has had the same issue. I consulted the technical department at...

Here's another one of those possibly mysterious clunking stories. About 3 months ago, I had the front brakes redone. New calipers, new rotors, new pads, new fluid. Recently, when stopping, a clunk can be heard when the vehicle is almost stopped. I can also feel it through the steering wheel...

I purchased a replacement radiator cap (Stant - #11227, 13# rating) and when I was under the hood to install it, I noticed the factory cap was rated at 16#. All of the replacement caps I have found are rated at 13#. Is it OK to use the 13# cap? ------------------ AgExplorer 95 XLT 4X2 4.0L...

I finally got some time to try to replace the stock headlight bulbs with the new PIAA 9007's I received a couple of weeks ago and cannot figure out how to get the old ones out. The wiring connections come off fairly easily but, getting the black plastic ring holding the bulb in to budge is my...

I just had the front brakes done a few weeks ago with about 78,500 miles on my '95 2 wheel drive. Replaced the rotors (Ford OEM) and pads (Performance Friction Carbon Metallic) because the left front inner pad destroyed the rotor and the other was just too thin to have machined. Apparently the...

RPS Performance has JBA shorty headers on sale for $369.64 (regular price $588) for 90-98 Explorers and Rangers. I am not in the market for headers but saw this while browsing their site and thought I would pass it along. ------------------ AgExplorer 95 XLT 4X2 4.0L OHV AMSOIL Synthetic...

Can an airbox from a 1999 or later Explorer 4.0 be installed in place of the one in my 1995? Will I be able to use the same MAF sensor? If it is possible, does anyone have one they would be willing to sell? I want to get away from the cone style filter and install an AMSOIL air filter. I'm...