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    front end or transfer problem help?

    It done it on the grass as well. The car does have 22" wheels on it if that makes any difference.
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    front end or transfer problem help?

    Got a phone call from the wife today saying that the car was making a clunking type noise when turning at slow speeds. I wasnt home so sent her to the mechanics to have a look and they reckon the gearbox may be low on oil causing the noise. My spidey senses thought different so when i got home i...
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    ATF Filter and Tranny Cooler Relocation

    Sorry for digging up an old thread but didnt want to start a new one. i plan on doing the same mod to my 02 limited explorer as we are now using it more often to tow the bike trailer. The links for the tranny cooler and remote oil filter arnt working now for my computer are they for anyone else...
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    Transmission Fluid And Filter Change

    Sorry for digging up an old thread but didnt want to start a new one. i plan on doing the same mod to my 02 limited explorer as we are now using it more often to tow the bike trailer. The links for the tranny cooler and remote oil filter arnt working now for my computer are they for anyone else...
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    replacing smashed rear window

    Hey all my wife accidentally smashed the rear window in our 02 ford explorer when the gas strut come of. The local glass people ordered an 03 model window to replace it but are now saying it doesnt fit the 02 model. Is this right? From what i understand from 02-05 is same body shape, so...
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    ADS Racing Shocks 2.5" Remote Reservoir Bolt In Coilovers

    Do they/ Will they ship to aus?
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    Oil leak help!

    Ill change it and see if it makes a difference. i still dont see how it could be the problem if when i change the oil it stops for a while. Would it not leak regardless. Its getting annoying and leaving a rather large oil stain on the drive way.
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    Oil leak help!

    If that was the case wouldnt it leak all the time and not stop once i do an oil and filter change.
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    Oil leak help!

    Hey all my 03 ford explorer limited has had an oil leak from the engine since the day i bought it. I've looked and looked under the car and am pretty sure its coming from the oil filter. I thought the seal on the first filter might have been shot so i done an oil change and replaced the filter...
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    unknown fluid leak.

    It drips out of a odd shape hose from the trans tunnel above the gearbox. Drips onto gearbox then onto ground and is very hot. Mainly notice it after a long drive with aircon on thats when it leaves the biggest puddles.
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    unknown fluid leak.

    Sweet was just a bit concerned.
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    unknown fluid leak.

    Hey all got another problem it seems with the explorer after the rad went. Starting to think buying it wasnt the right choice. Anyways i'm getting water dripping of the passenger side of the gearbox and its a constant drip enough to make a puddle under the car. The only fluid that car should...
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    explorer radiator help

    I've tried finding a heavy duty omne just for that added cooling but cant find one. This is the best price i can find for the original replacement seem about right http://www.carsrus.com.au/ford-explorer-radiator-01-05-v6-v8-ut-ux-uz.html
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    explorer radiator help

    Living in australia mate makes getting that rad hard and really cant wait for it to be shipped from the states as the mrs needs the car asap. Can it be removed without taking of the clutch fan? Whats the likely hood that i have damaged the motor overheating it?
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    explorer radiator help

    Its the radiator. Its leaking at the join between the core and drivers side plastic end tank. The rad place told my wife that i couldnt fit the new radiator as i would have to replace other parts as well as the radiator is this true or can i simply pull it out change the hoses and thermostat and...
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    3rd gen pic's

    I know what you mean but looking form behind its actually a twin magnaflow muffler so looks nothing like a hotdog found on ricers. It was on the car when i bought it and wont be changing it no need to.
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    New from Aus

    Another aussie welcome mate. I'm in the same vote as you sorta as i already own the explorer but need info on them
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    3rd gen pic's

    Heres my 2003 v8 limited. Recently needed to replace the tyres for rego so was tossing up going for some mud tyres on it for off roading or some big wheels just for on road duties. Since i already have a patrol for offroad duties and mrs wasnt keen on getting the explorer scratched up we went...
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    explorer radiator help

    Hey all on a trip today from cowra to bathurst the car suddenly overheated. All i can trace it down to is a blown radiator. luckily i had the camper trailer on the back as i needed to drop of a motorbike i sold on the way and had some spare water in the trailer i could refill it with. One...
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    Hi all from aust.

    Hey all figured i'd introduce myself. Names Darren and live in sunny australia. Recently bough my family an 03 limited explorer for our recently expanded family of 6. Unsure on which way to mod it yet as i lie the pimped look but i'm also an avid off road 4wder so time will tell. Anyways look...
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