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    [SOLD] 1991 & 1994 4-Door Explorers For Sale

    Located in North Idaho (Just north of Moscow) I have both a 1991 and 1994 Ford Explorer for sale. They both run and drive but both have issues that prevent them from being road worthy (tired engine on 1991, bad transmission on 1994). Hopefully looking for someone that wants to build one from...
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    What would you save or do? Saving parts from a 1991?

    Both my 1994 and 1991 Explorers are not able to drive on the road. The 1994 is relegated to farm duty since it still runs but has transmission issues that mean only 1st and reverse work. My beloved 1991 failed me this summer (trans pan dumped fluid) and has been sitting in shame since. The 1991...
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    Radius Arm Bushing Damage

    Hello all. I got a wild hair and decided to do radius arm bushings on my 1994 parts truck. It's been thumping and popping since I got it and was hoping I'd avoid damage but it's already done. Time for a new bracket. My question is, what about damage to the radius arm itself? Is it a concern...
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    Voltage Stabilizers - PSA

    I saw one of these gizmos talked about on here a while back and thought I would do a bit of a PSA about them since I saw one "torn down" in a video by Dave at EEVblog. These are all the same, even if you don't get one as large and ugly as the one in the video. The time link isn't working in...
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    How To: Pull Codes & Diagnose RABS (91-92 Explorer)

    This video pretty much explains it: Attached is a scan from the factory service manual on what the codes mean as well as full resolution pictures of the factory sensor and Dorman replacement I used in mine.
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    Stereo Question

    In my 1994, a previous owner put a new stereo head in it and I can't remember when I got it if it worked or not. Anyway, the last several months, it would turn on but no sound from any speakers. Never bothered me much since it's a farm truck but curiosity got the best of me yesterday. Pulled it...
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    2stroke

    I have the pleasure of opening the feedback thread for 2stroke, a guy I've dealt with a couple times both as a buyer and seller. Very pleasant and knowledgeable to deal with, prompt shipping of items I've bought and quick payment of items I've sold. Wouldn't hesitate to deal with again.
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    942door5spd

    Sold a 1st gen manual 4x4 vent (center of dash) to him. Very prompt in e-mails and payment. Appreciative and pleasant to deal with as well. Wouldn't hesitate recommending as a buyer or seller.
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    Fender Solenoid

    Has anyone had to buy a new one of these? If so, are there quality units available? Mine took a total dump on me today. Has been giving the occasional click for a month or so and took 20+ key cycles to finally send juice to the starter this morning. 12v on one side, less than 1v on the other...
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    For Sale natenkiki2004's 1st Gen Explorer Parts + Freebies [OBO]

    Hello everyone. This list/post will change a decent amount as I acquire new goodies and let go of others. At the bottom of the post will be a freebie section, all I ask is you pay shipping. Most of my electrical parts are as-is, either pulls from the junkyard or untested items. These items are...
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    Differences between years 1991-1994

    Thought I'd make a list of the things I've noticed between my 1991 and 1994 Explorers just out of curiosity. If you know of any other differences or know what year they were introduced, feel free to contribute! 1991: Barometric sensor added (on 03/91) AC hose ran at rear of engine Early models...
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    Compression test readings - ATTN Rebuilders

    I've been working on another car, doing tests to see how healthy the engine is overall and just finished compression testing it. This got me thinking about the compression test I did on my Explorer so I went back and looked at the readings. Some cylinders are low (20-25 PSI difference) but not...
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    A4LD Shifting issues. 2nd missing or just hard shift?

    I decided to get some more info and shoot a video of the symptoms that my 1994 Explorer has. I bought it as non-running and I'm happy with the investment but I figured I'd try a few easy things to get the transmission shifting again. I haven't changed the fluid but it did dump out at 2-3 quarts...
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    SuperTech ST8A Cut Open - Unknown mileage [Video]

    As some of you may know, I recently bought a 1994 Ford Explorer as a non-running parts vehicle. I've since done a little work to get it running, just to see what I have. Naturally, I did an oil change on it since I know nothing about it's history. It looked like the oil filter had been on there...
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    1994 Explorer - Albino Bomb

    I've got a new-to-me 1994 Explorer that I'm not 100% sure of what I'm going to do with. It might get turned into a driver (with a lot of work) or, what I'm hoping for in the short term, a running parts and farm truck. It started here: https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434459...
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    How to test a coil pack [Video]

    I made this video earlier today, hopefully it helps answer a few things and maybe help somebody out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8_GWt0ZK_g
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    4x4 Tutorial & Notes

    I'm in the process of drafting a document that will, when done, help a family member understand and use 4x4 more effectively. While many of us here as well as myself understand how the driveline and 4x4 system work mechanically, some people may not want to take the time or have the desire to...
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    A4LD Vacuum Modulator (1994 Explorer)

    I picked up a 1994 Explorer not long ago for cheap because of a delayed/high RPM 2-3 shift (apparently) so the previous owner tore into it from the access panel and long story short, he handed me a new vacuum modulator and it spilled trans fluid on the wrecker flat bed on the way home. I'm...
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    Worth it? Buying a 'junker' Explorer.

    There's a guy about 25 miles away that's got an 1994 Explorer for $200. Back glass is broken and there's a problem with the 2-3 shift on the auto trans. Aside from that, it's got 191,000 miles, is 4x4 and apparently starts and runs well. The owner took the vacuum modulator off but never got...
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    Vacuum lines & motors; how do they work exactly?

    We've all seen this: Now, from that, I gather that when you turn on MAX A/C, the lever opens vacuum to the motor and sets the intake door to recirc mode. For someone like me, who deleted the A/C, I can't think of a situation where I would want/need that feature. It might be nice on super...
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    Coil pack frying spark plug wires?

    I figured we should start a new thread for this. I bought the 'premium' line at Napa, the Belden wires which are $36 currently. Being that I've made audio cables before, Belden is a trusted brand in that area. I purchased the set new on April 7th 2014 and had to replace them on March 31st of...
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    Relocating the IAT sensor

    Has anyone done this? I'm talking about the air temp sensor sitting near the vacuum tree on the upper intake plenum. On newer Explorers, the upper intake is plastic and it seems on many other newer vehicles, the IAT is located at/in/near the MAF. Even Ford went and put the IAT in the MAF sensor...
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    Trailer Wiring - Right & Left flashing together

    Hello all, I have an annoying problem, but first, a bit of back story; Purchased my 1991 Explorer and an old military trailer (1960's M101A1) together. The two were both wired with a 6-pin round connector. I'm not sure why since neither the 12v aux or the brake controller were wired to...
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    Lifter Noise

    So, yesterday I got done replacing the rocker arms and pushrods along with a few gaskets and other things. Ended up rotating the rocker arm shafts as well since they were worn. My Explorer had spent some time with not much maintenance as far as oil changes. I was hoping the rocker arms &...
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    Thermostat Air Hole

    I'm finishing up putting the top of my engine back together (lower intake coolant leak & replaced rockers & pushrods) and whipped out the new thermostat I bought. It's a Stant SuperStat 45369 195*. Compared it to the one that was installed and noticed that there was no air bleed hole on my new...
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