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Your man is absolutely correct. The fittings are the same as 'old' UK cars from the 1950's and 1960's. UNF thread springs to mind but I might be wrong. Whenever I've made up new brake pipes for my Exs I just re used the old fittings as my local motor factor simply does not understand anything...

Yes, the 60,000 mile service is the biggie! ALL oils & fluids, spark plugs and all filters. 'Minor' services at my local Ford dealers cost around £120 for engine oil & filter change. Everything else is 'inspect and change if neccesary'. Basically, they change the oil & filter and then give it a...

I'm a bit confused here. Unless you are driving on a loose surface the transmission should ALWAYS be in the AUTO position. 4X4 or LOW will induce all sorts of horrible noises and vibrations if you drive on a hard surface. Not to mention damage to the drive train. Try searching the forum (or...

Please note the new price! Simon H 07770 438935

Bumping this back up. (Sorry) First to offer £3,000 cash takes it away. No haggling at this price, please! Simon H 07770 438935

PRICE NOW REDUCED TO £3595 Cheers, Simon H

Sorry guys, unashamedly bumping this back to the top. I need to sell soon - I just don't have the room to park my fleet. I'm getting fed up of shuffling cars around... Cheers, Simon H Explorer North Face Frontera 2.8TD Skoda Favorit Estate Suzuki SJ420i Dutton Sierra 4X4

Truck has been sold Simon H

I REALLY need to move this vehicle. First with £3,000 cash takes it away I don't have any pics yet but I will get some done soon 'cos I'll need 'em for the Auto Trader website when I put it on there. Metallic dark green with dark grey leather and light grey carpets. Money? Looking for...

North Face for sale £3595 sold

Sold. 30/07/07 Simon H

I can't remember how accessible the pumps are but as a very basic test I'd try swapping the wires over between the pumps. Now pressing the rear wash switch should run the front pump and the front switch should run the rear. A quick easy test to check if the motors and switches are OK or not. (I...

Agree with the above. Extremely likely to be the thermostat. I bought mine direct from the USA from Rock Auto (I think). It was here in 3 days and at half the price from Ford. The Motorcraft stat had travelled around a bit as it was made in Germany, sent to the US and then shipped back across...

USAutomotive in Bedford (I think) have them in stock. I got one last year - cost about £24 inc VAT and next day delivery. Simon H

Nick. Where abouts in Yorkshire are you? I've got a full set of self levelling gubbins off a '97 / '98 Explorer, including shocks and compressor. I don't really want to sell them yet (while I still own an Ex) but I'd be happy to let you borrow the bits and swap them around by way of diagnosing...

I think the Maverick spare is mounted on the door. The Ex will need a 'gate' type carrier (or a swing down type like some Froneras had/have) as it would be impossible to lift the tailgate with a spare wheel on it. Well, not without investing in some seriously industrial gas struts... Fortunately...

You might have to do a bit of Googling to find the specs but there are 2 legal sizes of digits for UK number plates. There's the size we all know from 99.9% of number plates on cars, vans, trucks, etc and there's a smaller size that is often used on motorcycles. Both sizes are legal on all...

Like what Blueka said. They are not fog lights. They are 'long range' driving lamps that come on with main beam. The fog light switch on the dash operates the rear fogs... Simon H

I know it's not at the back, but could it be the air con clutch engaging / dis-engaging? Simon H

What Howard said. You could try turning up the radio...;) Simon H

Like these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-97-FORD-EXPLORER-ALTEZZA-TAIL-LIGHTS-LIGHT-CHROME-96_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33716QQitemZ160095818519QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD2V SImon H

You bet me to it Keith! I was gonna suggest getting a pair of flip flops instead of those rigger boots... Simon H

Andy, "switch off, jack up so that the axle hangs on the leaf springs, lower to ground and switch on" I think you have to do this first before going to a mechanic. Be sure to jack up the truck by both sides of the frame (chassis) to let the rear axle and springs hang free. Hope this...

I have had no complaints with the standard self levelling system on both Exs I've owned. It copes admirably with loads of camping gear, and it plays with all my disco & karaoke gear. I had it loaded to the roof (rear seats down) with beer and wine on a trip to Calais a couple of years ago. I...

The UK Ford Ranger is not even remotely like the US Ranger which shares some common ancestry with the Explorer. The UK Ford Ranger is really a Mazda (B2500?) with a different label on. I very much doubt that any parts are compatable. Not even the light bulbs. You can lose the ride height system...