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No need to remove pulley. It’s tight, but I was able to get a long handled ratchet on tensioner to release pressure. I removed belt and routed new belt from underneath. It’s a 2 person job, and I have lift. Good Luck.

I installed the Diode Dynamics HID plug and play HIDs over 2 years ago. They perform flawlessly. SIGNIFICANT improvement over the factory Halogens. I used the add on relay kit. Auto lights function properly. I never get ‘flashed’. Highly recommend. Don’t waste your money on high output...

More flow, not more oil pressure is what is important. More flow = more heat dissipated. Using the thinnest oil spec’d is what is best for your engine. Thicker oil does not “lubricate” better. Thicker oil actually creates more heat via shearing vs a thinner oil. This is a researched...

Generally, not for a boat trailer. Most boat trailers have surge brakes, actuated by the coupler on the tongue compressing the cylinder. A WDH runs the risk of impeding brake function, by binding the coupler. Some WDH setups indicate they will work with surge brakes, some do not. The...

No. It is not a limited slip diff. I used Amsoil 75W140 in the PTU. I used Amsoil 80W90 in the rear. Do not add modifiers.

102K miles. Fluids, filters, tires, brakes. 10K mile oil changes with full synthetic. Only recalls performed. No other issues, and it's driven every day. I do change transmission fluid every 50K, PTU every 30K, and I flushed out the dark green coolant, and replaced. There is no such thing...

Excellent. I have the Alenzas on the Explorer and Touareg. Performs and wears well.

Give up. The "cheap insurance" idiots can't be convinced.

False economy. A significant part of your $2,000 quote is labor. I doubt they would only replace the seal, but if they could, you'd still be looking at $1,200 - $1,500 since the labor is the same effort to remove the unit, and reinstall. Your fluid is gray. You are on borrowed time. The PTU...

It is s It is serviceable. I posted a thread on here that detailed how. Do a search. Essentially, you use a Mity Vac to suction out the old fluid through the fill hole.

Add 500 lbs of fuel, and 500 lbs of gear. You're more like 6,000 lbs. Boat trailer brakes are generally surge brakes, so no electronic controller required. Just a 7 pin to 5 pin adapter. The Explorer is pretty weak at towing. I wouldn't trust the flimsy 6 speed transmission. I tow a 21...

I have the transmission fluid exchanged at 60K intervals. (BG) The transmission filter/screen is inside the unit. You would have to split the case. Not serviceable. PTU, 30K intervals. No longer than this, as it is subject to high heat. I evacuate the fluid, and refill. Rear diff, I did...

Yes. If your water pump was leaking internally and diluting the engine oil, it is highly likely that it trashed bearings in the process. Likely the source of your "metal flakes". It just took some extra mileage to catch up to you. Frankly, your dealer did you no favors by just fixing the...

No. Waste of money. 6 qts of Mobil 1 5W-20 Full Synthetic can be sourced at discount for $30. I run it for 10K miles. Getting ready to turn 100K miles. Zero issues.

Bridgestone Dueler Alenza H/L. They are wearing incredibly well, quiet, smooth, and good mixed winter driving performance. I've got them on the Touareg as well, which is 500# heavier. I've got over 40K miles on them on the Touareg, and still have 6/32 tread. The Ex, running 18s, is very easy...

I tow a 20' center console with my 2011 XLT, 3.5 NA 4WD using an aftermarket 2" Draw-Tite receiver with no issues. 3500 lbs give or take. All this hand wringing over factory vs after market, 2000 vs 5000 is just that....hand wringing. No issues, no concerns, temps are normal. I simply manage...

Earlier model years did not have drains. My 2011 did not. I believe this changed, and they all now have drain plugs. Not sure which year.

Ridiculous waste. Ford needs to work on a hybrid and/or EV version of the Explorer.

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35 ft lbs on calipers. 111 ft lbs on brackets.

Depending on where you get your tired replaced, you may have to sign a line on service bill indicating you are "acknowledging that you are installing a size not spec'd as the factory size." I installed a different size that factory spec on my Touareg, and Firestone required signature of a...

Look under dashboard near the firewall on the drivers side. There should be a sticker.

New vehicles generally need alignment, right off the delivery truck. I always take new vehicles in for a 4 wheel alignment ($ out of my pocket) at a competent, dedicated tire/suspension shop immediately after delivery. Hint, your Ford dealer isn't a competent, dedicated tire/suspension shop...

You can if you keep the fluid temp up. The local BG shop does mine. (Exchange via cooler lines). During the exchange: Parking brake set Foot on brake Transmission in 'R' Keep RPM at 2,000. Works great. And yes, to the OP. Exchange the fluid. Lifetime fluid is a myth. I do it every 60K...

The cutoff is still there, because that is the function of the projector. However, the DD HID kit makes a huge difference in brightness, and overall makes it much more tolerable. Frankly, it's your only real choice. I have cornering, leveling bi xenon lights on my Touareg TDI. Ford...