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Hey guys, I recently had a CEL problem which turned out to be an O2 sensor. Yes, for once replacing the O2 sensor actually fixed the problem. But now, its having an idle issue without any CEL. Whenever it idles, even after its warm, there's a noticeable shuddering of the engine. It...

From what I've read in this thread (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84899&highlight=p0153_ and others, it sounds like this is an engine code where you're actually supposed to replace the O2 sensor. Imagine that :) The code is "slow response from upstream 02 sensor, bank...

Anybody tried this stuff yet? I hate to buy something based solely on their website, but the stuff looks impressive. And I've tried just about everything else short of cutting/welding in new metal to fix the rust on the bottom of all 5 doors of my truck. Hell, I might just cover the bottom...

The last couple days, its been in the twenties here and my truck is worrying me. Its been through two winters without a problem for me so far and in harsher conditions, as it was parked outside in apartment complex lots both years. This year, its at least in a carport so things should...

Hey guys, I see this forum is about as busy as the KC Area Explorers one that I'm a part of, but I figured I can give this a shot before posting it in the general off road runs section. I want to get out and see some scenery, do some camping, do some very light wheeling, and Colorado is...

Hey all, Anybody know of a place like GWNF that's in the Kansas/Nebraska/Oklahoma/Missouri/Arkansas area? It looks like a great place to have some fun with a stock rig without hurting it, and much less of a rock crawling adventure then the closest places to me now (Tuttle Creek ORV and...

This one's real weird guys, I haven't got a clue what could be wrong or causing it. Its only happened twice now. Both times, the truck was just warming up, I was probably a mile down the road from where I'd been parked. I was going around 25-30 and coming to a stop sign. Start slowing down...

For the past couple weeks, I've had this squealing noise (sounds just like a belt) whenever I start my truck. Its gotten really loud a couple times right when I first accelerate, and makes intermittent noise when driving. I just hit 104,000 miles and bought the vehicle 2 years ago at 75,000...

Bought some A.F clothes from GooseR and had no problems at all. Great transaction, thanks!

Adam posted in a thread regarding front end noises and he determined that he'd like to replace the sway bar end links/frame mount bushings. After finding the insane prices for these items at the Ford parts dealer in Australia, I offered to ship him the items. We worked out a deal and he...

I'm Kyle Rohde, a 22 year old college student from Delafield, Wisconsin. I'm a senior at the University of Kansas. I'm an advertising major and after I graduate in May, I hope to work for an ad agency in Kansas City or another midwestern city. Eventually, I hope to work in brand management...

Hey guys, Driving around tonight, the fuel reset light (middle of the dash, between the tach and speedo) was just barely lighting up. It wasn't ever fully on, but it was coming on just enough that I could see a red glow. It always went away after a couple minutes. Any ideas??

Hey guys, I'm going to be starting a rust removal project on my '97 XLT tomorrow. All 5 of my doors have some bubbling and rust beginning to form on the bottom inside. I know its next to impossible to eliminate the rust without getting new doors, but here's my plan to at least slow down the...

What do you like better, the Haynes or Chilton manual?

I bought a pair of EGR StyleEyes carbon fiber headlight covers from alphabets13. From the getgo, communication was good and I received the covers fast. I thought I was getting a brand new pair, as they were packed in the original materials. Once I got the box open, the covers looked brand new...

Don't worry, this is not another Revo vs. BFG A/T thread, I know there's plenty of them. I'm thinking that I'll need to replace my tires before winter and I'm going to buy one or the other. I'd like to know if anybody has any idea on how much my mileage will go down/up compared to my...

I've been searching on here and looking in my owner's manual but I cannot find a definitive answer to my question. What viscosity oil do I use in my front/rear differentials? Here's the info from the owner's manual: '97 Explorer XLT 4WD with 3.73 open rear differential Front Dana 35: 4x4...

I was thinking that we could get a thread started that would eventually become a "useful thread." I'd like to compile a list of companies that produce high-quality billet grilles for our trucks, especially the 2nd gens. Also, finding companies that make bumper inserts would be great. I'll get...

Well I'm thinking about buying a deck for my X finally but the install price keeps holding me back. Everyone I've asked so far says because the factory amp has to be bypassed, they would charge me around $150 to install it. How does that price sound to you guys? Also, is it really that...

Well I flipped on my AC today on the way home and it didn't work so I came on here and concluded that my compressor was fine, but I was low on coolant because of the underhood clicking I could hear, meaning the compressor was trying to turn on but couldn't due to low pressure. So I went to...

Ok, last night when I was pulling into a parking spot in my apartment complex, my Ex just died, like the engine just shut off. I was cranking the wheel hard at low speed and its shuddered when I've done this at other times but this time it completely shut off. It restarted fine but I don't...

I tried searching for this but couldn't find a thread that talked about using KC lights on a Westin Safari bar. I know a bunch of guys must have this combo, which KC's do you guys have? Will Daylighters work, are other ones better?

I took my Ex out doing some wheelin' on Saturday and it definitely took a beating on some rocks up and down some steep hills at Tuttle Creek. Everything seems to be fine and normal except one thing. When I go over the large speed bumps at my apartment complex, even at a low speed, I hear this...

Hey guys, I know a lot of you have Lund Windjammers on your Ex's. What have been the benefits of them to you? Less wind resistance? Less water on the rear window? I've got a good deal for one with a guy on the board but I don't know if I want it or not.

I saw a weird Ex on the road today, maybe somebody here can shed some light on it for me. It was a 2nd gen sport, had a 98-01 sport front end but the back end was a 95-97. The Explorer emblem on the trunk looked normal, except where it should have said "Sport" it said "Expedition" in really...