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    Just picked up a 94 Limited 4x4 for $600

    Hey I sold my 92 EB when we decided to move back to Maine, I picked up a 95 2wd for 1500.00 and a 94 4x4 Limited w/blown motor. It came with a replacement motor just needs to be installed. What is the correct way to install the engine?? I have torque converter in the Bellhousing and I have...
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    92 EB Hard Starting(florida) and below half tank notice whine sound

    its Definatly coming from the tank. Kinda sounds like the pump is working real hard Eric
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    92 EB Hard Starting(florida) and below half tank notice whine sound

    Hey All, I have noticed a whining sound on my wifes 92 EB when riding in it and the tank below half. Just recently it is taking a bit of firing to get it to start. I was thinking fuel filter so I went out after truck has sat for awhile and turned the key on ,off,on,off,on and it...
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    Major issue!! Tranny fluid in motor?????

    Update!! Dodged a Hurricane PHEW!!! we were set to ride it out but I am glad it missed us I know my house wouldn't have withstood after seeing our neighbors south of us. I feel real bad for them. I pulled the seats out and removed access panel. Not much room to work by the way. When...
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    Major issue!! Tranny fluid in motor?????

    Damn!! Back to square one. I did that and it has tranny fluid in the line!!!! No s$#@!! I guess I have to change it after all. There is not much on it but i can see the signature pink color and it smells like it. It generally goes 2 to 3 weeks before needing more fluid since we purchased...
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    Major issue!! Tranny fluid in motor?????

    Yeah Brain, Knowing her I know she hasnt put anything in the truck as far as fluids. I do it all :) (not a bash she isnt stupid and does know where to put oil considering it says OIL in big letters on the cap.) I put the tranny fluid in when it needs it. I built plenty of limited class...
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    Major issue!! Tranny fluid in motor?????

    I just cant figure out how it made it in there and didnt cause white smoke out the exhaust!!! That is the only logical thing it could be. I run a high Coolant to Water ratio so I definately know it isnt that. No smell of gas Weird!! Just Weird!! Taking that seat out might be a pain in the...
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    Major issue!! Tranny fluid in motor?????

    Ummm Haven't added oil since purchase of the Explorer 4 months a go :) So if I havent added any I cant put down wrong tube. I asked the wife as well she never checks oil. I drive a chevy blazer(company truck) I bought Ex for my wife (finally got her to try something other than our Dodge...
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    Major issue!! Tranny fluid in motor?????

    Hey all, My wife asked me to listen to the explorer tonight and it sounded fine but running kinda odd. Oil Press and temp were fine. I shut it down and pulled the oil dipstick to check level and it was half way up dipstick way high!!! First thing I thought was gas in my oil but when I...
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    Crap!!! A4LD Issues anyone had this happen?? HAHA

    WOW!!!! I added the 2 quarts yesturday and this morning no problem!! All the transmission shops but one said oh yeah its a hard seal problem or it needs to be totally rebuilt. Cant believe I found one ( a hole in the wall shop too ) shop that gave me this info over the phone about Ford...
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    Crap!!! A4LD Issues anyone had this happen?? HAHA

    Yeah I checked the fluid level and considering I have owned this X since May 5, 2004 No I have not changed the fluid and filter yet LOL I did speak with a Transmission Shop and they told me it sounded as if it was 2 quarts low and there was a bulletin that said Ford Tranny dipsticks were...
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    Crap!!! A4LD Issues anyone had this happen?? HAHA

    Ok First let me say I love my used 92 EB 4x4!!! Here is whats going on my wife gets up in the AM to go to work. She puts the X in reverse backs out puts it in OD and nothing. Shift back to reverse nothing! Shift to neutral and wait a min put it back in gear and the X is fine the rest of the...
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    Buying '92 XLT Explorer 4x4 tips or things to watch??

    Pump Im thinking I think it is the pump as it seems to be full power steering one minute and a little harder to turn the next. Pump seems to groan alot more than I would expect ( I had about the same year Tbird that had same kind of whine at idle ) I was leary of buying it actually due...
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    Buying '92 XLT Explorer 4x4 tips or things to watch??

    Thanks Everyone I ended up with a 1992 Eddie Bauer Explorer with 120K milesfor $2500 US. Im here in florida so rust wasnt an issue. Everything is great including AC and the tranny is shifting great as well as 4x4. I do have one concern with it Power steering seems to have a hitch in it and...
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    Buying '92 XLT Explorer 4x4 tips or things to watch??

    Blue. I am still negotiating with the owner on price but I am going to take it for a spin Mon. Thanks!! Eric
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    Buying '92 XLT Explorer 4x4 tips or things to watch??

    Hey Guys!! Great forum I am looking at a '92 XLT Explorer 4x4 4.0 w/Autotrans and 99K miles. It is going to be my spare vehicle as well as to haul my boat to the ramp 2 miles away. Is there anything I should look/watch out for befor I buy it? Despite the obvious. Thanks!! Eric
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