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I did visually inspect the u-joints but I am not sure what to look for. Can someone tell me how to check them? Would they make a grinding noise like I explained?

Nope, thats not it. The noise is more of a rotational / constant grinding. I would say bearings but the noise is way too fast at the slow speeds that I am going when I hear it. That is why I think it must be the drive shaft or something.

Okay, I am going to explain this the best I can. I have been having an intermittent grinding noise that seems to be coming from underneath near the middle of the truck, but I am only like 60% certain that is is the middle. The grinding noise sounds pretty heavy duty. Not like something...

It will slip even when going straight? Can I just add the modifier or should I do a fluid change? Any writeup on here for that?

I am having an intermittent issue with my 2002 ST shuddering upon takeoff. It does not do it everytime. At first I thought it was only doing it while turning, but it happens when going straight sometimes too. The whole truck just shakes a little bit for the first 1/2 second of takeoff. I...

Thanks for the info. I wanted to run a 12v aux line anyways so I guess I will just do both. 12 gauge is good for the aux line as well right?

Just curious if anyone has experience installing a brake controller on a 2002 sport trac. I have the tow package but It doesn't look like it is wired for a brake controller. The only extra wires in the back are for the CMHSL. Has anyone just tapped in to that wire instead of running a new wire...

Really? I crawled under mine and it looks like I have the fat one already and it is in the bracket. I guess it won't hurt to go back to the small one right?

I am going to replace my fuel filter soon and I noticed that there are 2 possibilites for purolator filters with different outside diameters. I know the stock one has a larger outside diameter (F65486) but can I use the skinnier one (F65472)? The purolator application guide says they will...

Talked to a dealer about it and he said even if you do hear the chain it doesn't hurt anything to leave it that way. True or not true? I can only hear something every once in a while and it might just be my mind playing tricks on me. If I am not going to have catostrophic failure at some...

I am just wondering what the best way to get a trailer brake wire from the controller back to the 7-way plug would be. Can I just undo the CHMSL from the fuse box and wire that into the brake controller so I don't have to run a new wire? Also where does the CHMSL ground go? If that runs all...

I just bought a 2002 Sport trac 4X4 and I am just curious what the timing chain rattle sounds like? Is it more like a clanking noise? If I am trying to listen to something my ears get really sensitive to little things that might mean nothing. With the radio and air off, just before shifting...

Okay, I found a 2002 that has 150k on it and had its tranny and front wheel bearings replaced at 115k. The tranny had about 7,000 miles on it when installed which puts it at about 42,000 miles. What do you think of that? Do the engines hold up pretty well in these or is there another large...

Thanks for the info. I guess this sums it up pretty well. http://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Explorer/

Okay, would you consider them to be above or below average in terms of reliability at higher mileage?

Hello, I have been looking at some Explorers and I just wanted to get some opinions before buying one. Is there any common issues with the 2002 or newer model that I should keep an eye out for? I see the estimated highway mpg is around 20-21. Does everyone here get about that or do you see...