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The lower hinge on the driver's door of my 2007 Explorer has developed a squeaky, groaning noise as it is opened. It's the version of the hinge with the cylinder on the lower part of the hinge. It appears that the cylinder is some sort of a detent which holds the door open and that's where the...

I am getting P0345 and P0349 codes on my 2007 4.6L V8. I have been told by the local Ford dealer that I need to replace the wiring harness for the engine. Has anyone done this and did it correct the problem?

It's time to replace spark plugs again in my 2007 Explorer with the 4.6L V8. The last two times I have used the Motorcraft SP-514 spark plug which doesn't appear to be available any more. It appears that the SP-547 has superseded the SP-514 (at least according to Rock Auto). Is that the...

My son drives a 2007 Explorer about 50 miles one way to work everyday on the interstate. About mid way through every trip he would get a TPMS warning that there was a malfunction in the TPMS system - not a low tire pressure warning. This has gone on for the last two years. While my son is...

I've got an unusual TPMS problem. My son drives about 60 miles one-way to work each day. About half way through each leg of his trip, he gets a TPMS system failure message (not an individual tire pressure warning). Most of the time it will go away on its own in a few miles. I have replaced...

I just received a set of new coil boots to use when I replace the spark plugs on my 2007 4.6L V8. Denso briefly tells about orientating the vent hole on the boot end near the coil, but doesn't really tell how to orientate it. Neither does the Ford factory manual. How do you orientate the vent...

What is the latest thoughts on brand of spark plugs to install in a 2007 4.6L V8? Motorcraft or Champion? It currently is on its second set of Motorcraft spark plugs.

I replaced the first set of spark plugs at 90K when I bought my 2007 Explorer (4.6L V8). I also replaced the ignition coil boots. The vehicle now has 153K and I have started getting P0308 trouble codes. I know its time to replace the spark plugs again, but my question is whether to replace...

I have a 2007, Ford Explorer with the 4.6L V8. I currently have Motorcraft SP-514 spark plugs in it. From a number of parts catalogs, it looks like the SP-547 is being recommended for the replacement of the SP-514. What have others found out about these two different spark plugs? And which do...

My son started home this morning from work. He didn't hold the starter long enough on the first try, so he held it longer the second time. The car started OK, but the Check Engine Light immediately came on with code P0197. That code is for Oil Temp Sensor voltage low. Oil temp. sensor, what...

Does anyone know the difference in the lift supports used on the tailgate glass between vehicles made in the St. Louis and Louisville plants? My 2007 Explorer was made in the Louisville plant per my VIN. However, most of the lift supports I see for sale are for vehicles made in the St. Louis...

Does anyone know about the "date code" on the Ford (Motorcraft) TPMS sensors? It's the forth line down from the top. Three of the sensors I bought start with the two digits "07." The fourth sensor starts with "19." I originally thought the date code was YYMMDD, but it isn't 2019 yet. Maybe...

It's time to replace the TPMS sensors on my 2007 Explorer. I have the OEM banded sensors. Should I go back with the OEM banded sensors or go with the sensors mounted just behind the valve stem? Any sensor brands to avoid? I have the Ford re-programming tool and want to be able to use it with...

I see where my local parts store is now stocking Motorcraft 5W-30 Synthetic Blend motor oil. My 2007 Explorer (4.6L V8 with 120K miles) is burning a little oil, about 1 qt every 2K miles. Ford specifies 5W-20 oil for this engine. Any harm in going with the 5W-30 synthetic blend oil? Think...

I bought a couple of devices on eBay which plug into your OBDII port to modify your vehicle's performance. One claims to boost gas mileage (green one). The other one claims to boost HP and torque (yellow one). They both claim that over a couple of weeks these devices "learn your driving" and...

It's getting to be about time to replace the TPMS sensors on my 2007 Explorer. What is the latest opinion about what style of TMPS sensors to use: 1. OEM Ford style which mounts with a band or 2. the style which mounts like a valve stem?

My son recently had a front end wreck. We replaced the left headlight assembly, but the right one appeared OK. No cracks or scratches. The wreck also occurred during a 60 day period where we had no rain. When the first rain hit, moisture found its way into the right headlight assembly. Has...

I have 15 gallons of old gas. I think it's about 10 years old. I put Sta-Bil in it when I bought it. Should I put 1-2 gallons with each fillup in my Explorer? Or perhaps use it in the lawnmowers since it is Ethanol free gas?

My son had a front end collision recently which required a radiator replacement among a lot of other parts. I have a very small coolant leak that I haven't been able to locate yet. It looks like something is dripping on the fan and is getting slung around the fan shroud with more on the bottom...

My son recently had a front end collision in our 2007 Explorer. We have noticed that the headlights no longer come on at night when the key fob disarms the security system. The parking lights come on, but the headlights no longer come on The headlights operate normally otherwise. Any ideas...

Does anyone know if a Ford style (mounted with a band) TMPS sensor draws any current while it is sitting on the shelf or is it discharging the battery from the day it is manufactured? I know they don't consume power to transmit unless they are moving or stimulated by the TMPS-19 Training Tool...

My 2007 Explorer is getting ready for TPMS sensor replacement. What is the current thinking about TMPS sensor replacements? Should I go with the factory style replacement or go with the style that fits behind the valve stem?

I've decided to do a filter and filter change on my 2007 Ford Explorer, 4.6L engine, 6R60 transmission. I've seen two different filters listed for this transmission by major parts web sites: 1. Motorcraft FT160 (7L1Z7A098AA) with a smooth bottom surface. 2. Motorcraft FT171 (7L1Z7A098A)...

I've got a 2007 Explorer, 4.6L engine, 6R60 transmission. No problems or leaks with the transmission. It has 95K on the odometer. Since I bought it used, I have no history on the maintenance so I want to go ahead and service the transmission. Here's question: Flush or filter/fluid change...

Does anyone know what percentage of Motorcraft Synthetic Blend Oil is synthetic and what percentage is conventional oil?