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    Stuck in park, Bad shifter assembly?

    2010 Ford explorer wont shift out of park. This happened before a few yrs ago and the shift interlock module was bad. I'm thinking the module is bad because it's Dorman and usually doesn't last long. I'm moving the shift solenoid lever to by pass it so I can move the lever into gear. As I'm...
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    Driver power seat won't move forward

    2010 Ford Explorer, the driver power seat won't move forward. Everything works but the forward position. I'm assuming the forward motor is bad. The power seat track is so $$$. Is there a way to move the seat forward manually?
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    Which Motorcraft blend door actuator for 2010 Explorer?

    Does anyone know the correct motorcraft blend door actuator for a 2010 Explorer for the driver and passenger side? It has manual controls and does have rear AC for the passengers. How many actuators does it have? There is Motorcraft part number YH1743, YH1744 and YH1746. Is one for the driver...
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    Driver rear turn signal problem on 2010 Explorer

    2010 Explorer, the message display says to check LR Turn Lamp and the driver rear turn signal flashes fast. I replaced the bulb and no change. I switched the light socket from the pass side to the driver side and no change at all. The socket connection is clean with no crustys or corrosion...
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    Fuel filter fuel lines won't come off

    99 Ford Explorer 4.0 SOHC, trying to replace the fuel filter and I'm using the metal quick disconnect tool. I'm pushing the line in as I'm pushing the tool in and it won't release the line. I sprayed some PB Blaster in there and still won't come out. I tried the sharpie and pen method as seen...
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    Valve cover gasket leaking

    99 Explorer 4.0 SOHC, the driver side valve cover is leaking. Does the upper intake need to come off to remove the driver side valve cover?
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    What size adapter for filling up the transmission?

    Soon I will be replacing the transmission filter and fluid on a 2010 Explorer V6. Does anyone know what size adapter I need to screw on the bottom of the transmission pan plug to fill it up?
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    99 Explorer brake lines

    99 Explorer v6, the front and rear lines are rusted pretty bad. Soon I'm going to replace them. Are the lines double or bubble flare?
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    Replacing the passenger side window motor

    99 Explorer and the pass side window is all the way down and won't go up. I tried both the driver and passenger side switch and nothing happens. I checked the connector and the power and grounds are good. I tried powering the window motor with the power probe and nothing happens. I'm...
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    Brake master cylinder gone bad?

    On a 98 Explorer, I replaced the front calipers then I gravity bled both sides, the passenger side which fluid came out after a few mins but the driver side no fluid came out. I let it sit for 30 mins and not one drop came out the bleeder. Thinking restricted brake hose? I disconnected the hose...
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    Removing the alternator from a 07 Escape 4 cyl

    Has anyone removed an alternator from a 07 Escape with the 4 cyl? Does the engine mount need to be removed and engine lifted up to get the alternator out?
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    Where is the PCV valve located?

    On a 2010 Explorer 4.0 v6, where is the pcv valve located?
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    What lubricant to use to prevent the doors from freezing?

    What is a good lubricant to use to prevent the doors from freezing? My friend has a 99 Explorer and the doors are always frozen solid when it sits overnight. I used silicone spray and that didn't work and I also tried WD40 and that didn't work. What else is a good lubricant to use?
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    At what mileage should the trans filter and fluid be replaced?

    My friend bought an 08 Explorer with the 4.0 v6 with 57K miles. What is the service interval for replacing the trans fluid and filter?
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    New thermost housing leaking

    A few weeks ago I installed a new thermostat base and housing along with a new thermostat and o-ring/gasket on a 99 Explorer 4.0 SOHC. Now the dam thing is leaking/seeping at the housing. I don't understand how this dam thing is leaking??:mad: The bolts are tight and after I installed it...
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    Thermostat housing leaking

    I replaced the thermostat on a 99 Explorer 4.0 SOHC and now it is leaking from the housing. It does have a new o-ring gasket Duralast/Flel-pro #35617 and the 3 bolts are tight. I don't understand why it is leaking? Any ideas or suggestions? Maybe use some RTV?
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    Flushing out the coolant

    My friend has an 07 Escape and the coolant is dirty. The radiator does not have a cap, but an expansion tank..How long does it take to fill the radiator when pouring the coolant into the expansion tank? It seems like it will take longer versus a radiator with a cap on it.
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    Checking the power steering fluid level

    When checking the power steering fluid level, Do I check the level when the vehicle is running or not running?
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    Code PO153

    My friend has a 98 Explorer with the 4.0 SOHC with 180,000 miles. It has a code PO153 for the o2 sensor. I don't think the o2 sensors ever been replaced before. I'm pretty sure the o2 sensor is bad. How many o2 sensors are there? Where are they located? Is Bosch a good replacement?
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    No transmission dipstick on a 2010 Explorer?

    My friend has a 2010 Explorer and wants to replace the trans filter and fluid but I was looking under the hood and I do not see the transmission dipstick? So if there is no trans dipstick, where is the hole to put in the trans fluid? And how do I know if the fluid level is full and not low?
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    Code P400 EGR valve

    My friend has a 07 Escape with 103,000 miles on it and has a code P400 EGR valve. Can this EGR valve be cleaned out? Or should he just buy a new one? Where the valve is at, it is a little tight but does the coolant hose have to be removed to get to the bolt on the right side of the valve...
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    When should the trans fluid be replaced?

    My friend has a 2010 explorer with 52k miles, when should the trans fluid be replaced? What does Ford recommend?
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    Milk shake residue in coolant reservoir tank

    My friend has a 2010 Explorer with the v6 and inside the coolant reservoir tank there is some residue inside that looks like milk shake. There is also some on the cap and the lip of the radiator. She bought the Explorer brand new and it has only 50K miles on it and it does not burn coolant and...
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    Power steering fluid for a 98 Explorer?

    What kind of power steering fluid does a 98 Explorer take?
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    Where is the alternator mega fuse located on a 98 Explorer?

    On a 98 Explorer where is the alternator mega amp fuse located?
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