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My explorer finally exploded, it was a timing chain issue. still runs and drives it just makes a thud, thumping sound, has a cracked block near the exaust. Going to pick and pull soon. I got my self an 08 expedition that came for the forest service. its not the upgrade that I wanted, but its...

The engine on my Explorer finally exploded. its going to pick n pull soon. I got my self an 08 expedition with 131,x.. miles on the clock. I have for sale the work shop manuals. volume 1 and 2. I paided about 180 for these. they are your for 40 bucks plus shipping and handling. has some wear...

I was curious if anyone has put a PTO on their 03-05 explorer. I did a google search and did not find anything for PTOs that fit on tis generation explorer. curios if anyone has had a different experience.

my starter is bad. The gear won’t engage unless I sit it with a hammer. Got the car to the shop. I have the two 13 MM bolts to bed that you can see. Any idea on how to remove the 3rd one? I can see it with a mirror, I got a socket on it but am having difficulty getting the extension and ratchet...

this has been happening lately and it has happened in this order. something is coming or happening and I don't know what it is. check advanced track light comes on. cycle the ignition on and of and the light turns off. check advanced track lick comes on. ABS comes on. cycle the engine on and...

today my engine had difficulty starting and had a rough idle. computer has a pending 0402. more info to come.

I have a half baked though right now and am looking for some input. You need to burp your the air about of your coolant and there is a lot of air. Let’s say you get your engine up to temperature and the thermostat opens. You then shut it off. Is there a way to turn the water pump quickly with...

What is the longest ladder that you can secure top of your car with a stock roof rack?

Do you have to get from 4x4 auto to 4x4 low in this order? 1. 4x4 auto 2. 4x4 high 3. 4x4 low Not sure why I am thinking this but something tells me is was not like this when I bought my car used 5 years ago now.

What fluid goes through this hose?

my transmission cooler hoses have 245,x.. miles on them. Should the hoses be replaced the next time the transmission is serviced?

Today I changed my oil. There where a total of 4 partial containers. All said 5w-20. They where the following types. Conventional, synthetic blend and full synthetic. Is this an issue? Should I drain it and put 1 kind in? Not doing much driving in the next few days. 244xxx on the clock.

Can some please tell me what part this is where grease is coming out? The other side is secured with a zip tie which something tells me is not right. Should I use a pipe clap or does Ford recommend a different type of clamp?

Got everything put back together after replacing the manifold and resuring the bend fuel rail.One of the plastic clips broken on injector number 2. Now because it won’t stick into place the connector will not lock into place. Can I splice in a new electrical connector or do I need to get Whole...

does anyone have any experience useing/ installing a fuel rail that is not stock on there 05 explorer with a v8 4.6 liter engine with no other modifications?

Long story short I bent my fuel rail getting it out. The fuel rail that I pulled out from an 03 explorer does dot have the pressure sensor in the same place and it can not be Frankenstein to fix it. If you can post pics of your fuel rail to see if it is the same that would be great. In contact...

Can someone please tell me what this round thing is and what it does? I found one in the drivers side of the engine closest to the radiator, but there is only 1. There could be another one that can go on the passers side close to the door but there was not one there. Do I need Another one?

How do I remove the fuel rail? Currently replacing the intake manifold and am puzzled by how to remove it on both sides.

I just replaced my Thermostat . The engine is running 20 degrees hotter. Now my thermostat housing gaskets are leaking. This diagram calls for parts 7 and 8. I have not found these parts in the engine cooing section of the service manual. Auto zone was able to sell me part number 7 and orlies...

I just replaced the thermostat with a OEM thermostat from Ford per recommendation from a smog tech due to code 0128. I am in the process of burping the air out. Does anyone have any ingenious ideas on how to burp the air out besides driving up a steep hill or squeezing the big rubber hose ...

I am looking for a recommendation for tire chains, I don’t know a lot about chains expect for they can be a pain to put on. I plan on making a trip to north Arizona for Christmas and would rather have them and not need them than need them and not have them. I am buying 2 sets for tire six 245/65...

Are there any technical service bulletins for front end alignment? The tires have always waired on the inside. past pregnant history With out looking at my records About a 18 months ago replaced the upper control arms, lower ball joints,tire rod ends. They where trashed replace 2 tie rod ends...

How long have your front and read wheel bearings lasted until the started to fail? my Explorer has 232XXX miles on it and the front leaf hub hub needs to be replaced. the right hub was reaplaced about 40,000-50,000 miles ago. the rear wheel bearings have not been replaced. is their time coming soon?

Today I took my car the the George the mechanic to have him look at the alignment. George recently replaced the rack and pinion. This morning George said that the left hub and left lower ball joint needs to be replaced as they have some play. I have bought the parts and plan on doing the intsall...

Hello we a fair bit of rain today where I live, more than 1/2. when I got back in my car I noticed a few droplets of water coming down from there you turn the lights on, turn on the rear heater/AC unit and control the sunroof (look closely at the black button. when I turned a corner, water went...