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Good Morning All Back in December of 2022 I replaced the fuel rail sensor on my 2005 Explorer with information from this forum and a thread I started which I have linked below. I used a new gasket when reinstalling the intake manifold and tightened the bolts from the middle one to the outside...

Morning All, In the next few days I am replacing the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor on my 2005 Ford Explorer. After reading some threads here and watching a Youtube video I understand it is under the intake manifold, which is secured by torx T-20 screws/bolts. My question is when I replace the...

My Explorer has 173,x.. miles on it and yesterday it threw a P0193 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor) code. The recommended fix is to replace the sensor which is located under the upper intake manifold. I have searched this site but did not see a write up on this procedure. There are two videos on...

HI All, I have a 2005 Explorer with the 4litre, a 1.25 inch trailer hitch receiver and, of course no tow package. I am looking at bike racks and the rack I like is for a 2 inch receiver not my 1.25. I know I can buy an adaptor on line but I am concerned about how far out the bike rack will...

Morning, After searching on this site and reading these threads along with one or two others: https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/questions-about-differential-fluid.467770/ https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/changing-differential-fluids.213749/ I was going to change the...

HI, I have a 2005 Explorer XLT with a cloth interior and the electric six way driver seat base. I am considering installing some leather seats from a higher end model. In reading several threads on this forum I have learned seats from a 2002-2005 Eddie Bauer or Limited edition as well as...

Hi Everyone, I did not want to hijack this thread in the forum: Brake pad and rotor recommendation? So I thought I would post my question in a separate thread. I have a 2005 Explorer coming up on a front brake job. It is a daily driver and not used off road nor do I tow with it. I have...

Hi Everyone, I will be replacing the front brakes on my 2005 Explorer in the next few weeks. In reading up on this job and watching videos- some people/mechanics are recommending coating the back of the pads and the caliper areas that the wings of the pads ride in with high temperature brake...

Hi all I have a 2005 Ford Explorer I love. In looking for a daily driver I have found this. I know the power train with a V8 is considered more reliable than a V6 but are there any other pitfalls to be aware of? https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/5989047450.html Chris

Hi All-- First if a moderator wants to change or delete this post in any way feel free to do so as I am not sure my title is the most accurate. I am making this post to try and help someone as this site has been a tremendous help to me. On my 2005 Explorer every-time I activated the rear...

All- I know this topic has been covered but I wanted to encourage anyone who has a problem with this part failing and making a clicking noise to perform the repair themselves. It was easy with this guide and took me about two hours from start to finish...

Hi All-- I have a 2005 Ford Explorer with just over one hundred thousand miles. The message center tells me the liftgate is ajar although it is closed. I have read several threads after searching with the Google Custom search and I understand I may need to clean and lubricate the sensor if...

Hi Everyone, Recently my alternator started going out, and after replacing it with the help of write-ups and videos from this forum, my battery, which was six years old also started giving me problems. This is when the computer on my 2005 explorer went into a test mode. The computer started...

Gents, I have a 2005 Ford Explorer with the stock radio. I do not have steering wheel controls or a six disc changer. I would like to have an MP3 port for external media sources. Is there a Explorer model or Mountaineer model with a radio that would plug directly into my set up and...

Gents, I am new to this site, and so far have found it very informative. I have a 2005 Explorer with the 4.0 SOHC. It has 67,500 miles and has always received regular oil changes and service for general maintenance. Some of this done by shops and some by me. The temperature gauge has...