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I had noticed that the ole Explorer was only getting around 15 mpg a few months back when I started noticing the truck was having issues. One of the codes said misfire, so I went and bought an ohm meter and tested the coil pack (sohc 4.0) and one of the coils was indeed bad. So, I replaced it...

Ok, so my father was driving the Explorer and it got hot and he brought it home without stopping to put water in it. I found that the thermostat was actually in two pieces so I replaced it. I then noticed that after driving it again a few times that the coolant level would continue to decrease...

Well, the ole Explorer failed inspection today. I knew it might. The check engine light stays lit, however it went off on its own today so we figured we would run her in and give it a go. It still failed. I have noticed that it runs rough when first started, then it settles into a nice little...

Once I saw the condition of the old plugs I was amazed this old 05 was even running. On the drivers side, which was the easiest side by the way, the plugs were original equipment and the gap was well over 100. One the passanger side I had to remove the alternator. Those were replacement plugs...

I am having to remove the dash out of our 2005 Explorer. I have every screw out but the top one on the far drivers side. I just can not reach it. Is there a trick to it? I have been working on it for hours. My ultimate goal is to replace the heater core. This vehicle is a new purchase to us and...

Hello, I am working on a 2005 Explorer. It is the 4.0 liter 6 cylinder engine. I am just about ready to shoot holes in it. I am trying to replace the heater core in it. I know most heater cores are a bear to do but this one is killing me. I am stuck on one little screw that holds the dash panel...