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So, as stated in the title, I seem to have coolant coming into the exhaust (I think). I'm not sure if it is going straight into the Exhaust, or into the combustion chamber. The truck does run rough at operating temperature. I can open the overflow tank and see bubbling during vehicle operation...

Okay friends, I'll try to make this as short and sweet as I possibly can. 1998 Explorer XLT 4.0 SOHC Auto 4x2 I bought a ScanTool OBDII to USB adapter to go along with my ScanXL Pro application on my laptop. I had been using a Bluetooth adapter on the laptop with an OBDII to Bluetooth...

Please check out my video I just posted. I just noticed it tonight and the LED's have been in the truck since Saturday. Although the Duralast Gold 850CCA battery has been out sitting on the trickle charger as I was working on other items like this and that. So that could explain why I never...

I've always wanted to find out what security system was installed in my truck. Today, I didn't have a choice. For some reason, my security system would go kinda sideways when I would disconnect the battery. Since I've taken the battery off a number of times so far since I've owned the truck...

I have always been interested in building a CarPuter, CarPC, whatever you want to call it... I have some pieces, parts and various trinkets from working in IT, and I decided this year once I get my Explorer back up to perfect running order, I would tackle this project. Starting off: I am...

For the past few days I've been dreading taking my water pump put of my truck. I tried scouring this site and I haven't really found any 1998 4.0 SOHC write-ups on how to properly do it. Finally I decided that I'll just go for it! And as I was having trouble pulling the fan off the pump, the...

Okay, so after browsing the forums trying to locate my engine type, year, and particular issue, I couldn't really find anything that could give me a good, clear, answer. I've owned this 1998 Ford Ex XLT 4.0 SOHC for a little over 2 years, and it has shown its age to me in many different ways...

Okay so today I crossed a set of railroad tracks at about 60MPH, when I did I heard a loud pop and a continuous clunking after. When I got home, I checked under the front end and noticed my tire was leaning and massive wear on the inner tread. Basically I'm wondering is this a simple ball joint...