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The pump was whining on it two?? Or three years ago, around 120k miles, read the old TSB's and put a new filter in as it had the original still. It did quit whining unless below 15 degrees out and only did it til 130 ECT. I'm afraid I may have cavitated the pump already. So I've changed the...

No 5th gear slip. No codes or flashing lights or CEL. When it shifts from first to second it takes almost 2 seconds (maybe longer) and yes the RPM's will raise a lot of you stay in the throttle. Shifting from second to third is opposite, instant shift and it slams in gear, shifting to fourth...

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well, I made it to exactly 180k on the money with no major trans issues until now. Trans has always been flushed every 30k and filter done twice. It is due for service now, but before I do so I'd like to see if it's all I need or if I need to change some parts while it's apart. I have had a...

Pretty simple as long as you have the general concept of it and a friend with some tools. What I have found on these rear ends is nothing is wrong with the gears or bearings themselves (depending on how long you've ran it) but only the crush sleeve gets weak and takes the pre load off the...

So I reset the VATS? Either way... I unhooked both terminals and hooked a small wire to each and let it set 5 min and it's fine, drove it to relearn the trans and such and so far no issues.

Having a head scratcher, 2002 4.6l has 178k miles Intake is 2-3 years old and idle control valve and throttle position sensors 1 1/2 years old Car has been idling at 3,000 RPM's I changed out the idle air control valve with no luck (I've replaced 3 and it's always been the issue), so I...

Ok, here's what I did. Took everything apart like you are supposed to. Got a new spectra premium radiator, I took the captive nuts off the radiator and pinched them together and put them on the supports. I put the trans cooler and condenser back in, then put the radiator in, they all went...

I think I can make that work, I'm gonna rip the old radiator out this evening and see how it goes. I'll let you all know

So I'm sure any of you that's changed one of these radiators knows how lovely it is to get to the bassackwards bolts. Anyhow, I've got all the skins off and I was thinking, why not break the bottom radiator tabs off and getting it out and then take the bolt retainer off the new one and put on...

Sounds like the rack is failing. If it was the pump it would be a consistent drag. My ranger did the same thing back in the day, we flushed it and it worked for a while. Might try draining again, filling, work wheels a few turns and repeat until fluid stays red. If that doesn't do it then I'd...

Just changed my oil. Metal shavings came out. Motor rips, front loud knock, been there since 70k and has progressively gotten worse over time, I'm at 152k now. Ran penzoil 10w30 for 50k and have ran Mobil 1 10w 30 synthetic the last 50k.

Bumping this up, I have an 04' xlt here with the same exact problem. 220k miles. Also has a lopey idle

Put new wires and still missed, put new plugs in and a throttle position sensor and it downshifts perfect again and miss is gone and gas milage is back up.

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Not sure if I need to but, I did order the 450 dollar Ypipe assy. shortly after this thread. Cut the 3rd cat off, wow, don't ever wait around when they plug up. I never drive it so I let it go, hard to tell how much life I took out of the engine.

First off found some good reads on the transmission whine issue,(ignorantly changed a perfect power steering pump first without listening or reading) took the car in to the dealer since it's cold out for them to change the filter and fluid, they told me I was wasting my money, a bearing was...

Old thread, but just put a new p/s pump on mine for nothing. Trans whines like crazy. Bought the explorer in 08' with 50k miles, flushed at 70k miles, flushed again at 127k miles, it now has 152k miles. Shifts and drives great is the weird part. Been howling/whining for almost a year. It's going...

Well I was wondering if it wasn't the head unit itself, it just does it randomly when the vehicle is off.

Been searching but I cannot seem to find any info, I recently put a pioneer stereo in my fiances 2002 Eddie Bauer along with a kicker L5 sub, I have the factory amp and sub unhooked, everything else is wired just like it should be and shrink wrapped so they would pull loose or rub. Anyhow...

The rubber plug on mine has blown apart 4 times now, last week my fiance was by herself when it happened, so now I need it right, can't have that happening again. plan on trading it but hate to since its still immaculate for an 02'. Did any of you Tee it into the heater core line? I am planning...

Well that sounds right, I'm guessing it's not a good idea to drive it until the converters are replaced? Also where is the best place to get the converters? Oh and the car runs great but does not want to downshift when flooring it. Edit: Found some on rockauto, are they worth getting?

There was no coolant that leaked directly into the cylinders that I know of. The car its now lacking power but has what seems to be plenty of flow out of the exhaust. Also I'm having trouble finding converters.

Just did this to mine as well, the wipers would randomly come on, got mine from rock auto, easy fix and the ghost wiper is gone.

Been getting a P0420 code, bank 1 catalyst below threshold, the engine runs great, and there is less than 1000 miles on the new o2 sensors I replaced that were not bad to start with when I was having a misfire issue due to a cracked intake leaking coolant into the #5 coil pack. Any ideas?

Finished up last night, wow these things are easy to work on compared to a diesel. took about 3.5 hrs. total working wise and I spent probly 4 cleaning the motor, and the other bolt ons. Great post OP and thanks for the replies guys.

Good deal, I just wanted to be sure. Thanks guys. I've done all the work to my chevy but haven't touched this explorer, of coarse there's been no need to, as I haven't had any trouble other than the rear end, that the dealer replaced when I bought it and it started making noise 40k miles later...

http://www.am-autoparts.com/2002/Ford/Explorer/IntakeManifolds/AM-34602972/388169.html Here's the link where I ordered my intake.

Thanks for the quick response. I actually had the dealer do the plugs and flush the tranny 1,500 miles ago, I have them do it every 30k. Which makes me wonder their skills now seeing how the antifreeze had just started leaking right before I took it in and I was getting a random misfire code...

Old thread I know, but I'm getting ready to tackle this same deal on my explorer with 120k on it. The car is cherry and the better half has always babied it, which made me wonder why it broke. In the OP's first pic mine is broken in the same spot causing coolant to leak in the #5 coil pack...