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Ok, I found the issue. So I pulled the alternator this morning and brought it to the parts store to have it bench tested....passed. So I reinstalled it, but the dash light was still on...went back to the parts store had it tested on the vehicle...failed "bad regulator"?! Got out the continuity...

I have a '98 4.0l ohv with about 200k on the clock. This truck has always been bullet proof, that is until I let my kid start driving it to school in January. The lights have been left on three times and this last time (about two weeks ago) the battery finally gave up the ghost....if you tried...

Had the battery charged and limped it home....will test alt. In the morning....looks like that's what it was

1998 Explorer 4.0 OHV So, a couple of days ago my kid left his lights on while at school, of course when he came out...car was dead. The school has a jump pak and the car started right up, but would die as soon as the jump pak was removed...so I assumed he killed the battery(2008). So I bought...

No luck so far! I have contacted Ford directly to see if this part was used on any other vehicles...turns out this part option was only available on three model years and was made specifically for the Explorer. So, in other words, we're S.O.L. unless we can find one here or in a bone yard...

Just taking a stab here, but perhaps it's a stuck lifter? Try to isolate where it's coming from...try taking the biggest screwdriver you have, hold the handle next to your ear and touch the blade around the area you think the noise is coming from...think of it as a very crude stethoscope. How...

I'm not sure about preferred, but I worked on the rear first! Start spraying with a penetrating oil now....let it work in...try to get a couple days in a row. Also, I like Deep Creep because it's safe to use with fuel so you can spray inside the coupling and not worry about contamination, mine...

Just finished changing out my fuel filter on the '98 4.0 OHV. What a PITA! First off I bought a set of those plastic quick disconnects.....total waste of money! I could not get enough leverage on the plastic "ears" to get them under the locking device, they just bent and then finally broke. I...

What is the proper fuel pressure for my '98 4.0 OHV? Went to auto parts store and rented a test kit...my pressure was 28 ~ 30 psi both before and after changing my filter. Just seems a little low to me. Car was running fine beforehand (just routine maintenance)....I'd swear it runs better (much...

I guess I should have been clearer, I'd like to find out if there are other Ford cars or trucks that also had these door pulls. How do I cross reference to see what other cars came with these part numbers?

How can I cross reference Ford part numbers to see if a particular part was available on other Ford models? I'm looking for a drivers door pull (Ford #F5TZ7824101AAA ) and a passenger side rear door pull (Ford #F5TZ78277618AAB )....I'd like to know if these door pulls came on any other...

I have a '98 XL OHV with no "power" anything. Seems I have a droopie turn signal stalk (still works ok)and the auto-cancel feature is not working.....so the question is, how difficult is it to get the steering wheel off? I don't want to set the airbag off, and I'm unsure how to get to the...

Is it a brake rotor pulsing? Perhaps it's warped? Wouldn't explain the noise while turning.... Just a guess

Looking for some help here.... I have a '98 Explorer base model (XL?)....this car is so base model it doesn't even have power windows! What I need is a drivers side arm rest/door pull, somehow the P.O. destroyed the arm rest on the drivers side front AND the passengers side rear! I have visited...

I'm looking for the correct lifting and jacking points for my '98 V6 OHV 4WD Explorer? Where should I place my floor jack and jackstands? I have currently used the rear "pumpkin" and the center suspension brace....where is the best place to set the jackstands? Thanks

Looking for some alternative sources for some interior parts....I'm looking for arm rests/door pulls for a '98 Explorer with roll up windows. All of the Junk Yards around here are filled to the gills with Explorers, but I have yet to come across any with roll up windows (Absolutely every car has...

To all thanks for your help.... Gave up and went into a body shop near by....guy came out and popped it in less than 10 seconds :o . Once I got home I practiced (with hood open)...still takes a while with hood closed. Thanks again! Oh Yeah.....cleaned and lubed that latch real good...works...

Thanks for the quick response Red, I have seen this post and cannot seem to get purchase on the manual latch...like I said, quite possibly I am not doing it right...the metal housing (has the bar code on it in the picture in the sticky post) is preventing me from getting an angle on the latch...

Was difficult to open yesterday, but now won't budge! Cable seems to be working fine - check Forcefully pressing on hood while inside latch is opened and closed = nothing - check Using pry bar to force hood up while working inside latch = nothing - check Saw "Sticky" on main page, but as I...

UPDATE on my choice So I went down to make my pick between an '00 V8 Limited (not EB) and a base model '98 OHV......I chose the vastly underpowered V6 OHV. While the V8 was clearly more powerful, there were just too many other issues, and a cracked exhaust manifold sealed the deal. I had...

Are Explorers wired for every option? I have an absolute base model '98 with no options, just a radio...are all the connectors there for power seats, windows, locks, and the like? My interior is pretty beat up and I have a line on some nice condition '00 power leather seats...if I can just...

My question is, how difficult is it to replace fuel injectors on a '98 4.0 OHV engine? Is anyone familiar with a write up? Any special procedures I should know? Any common mistakes? Thanks Pat

I had a similar issue with a Mercury Sable....that latch look fine except it just wouldn't latch. I went to a bone yard and found a new latch and it worked perfectly...turns out there is a small spring which actually holds the latch closed and it had broken off. I didn't know it was supposed to...

Thanks Lobo, Both cars vehicles are 4WD. Really? Head Gaskets at 170K? Is that typical?

Not too worried about the kids beating on this car...as they lean more towards the "egg-head" type, and Dad mostly took care of the maintenance. Not worried about the less powerful OHV as I am ease of maintenance and dependability (Ha Ha....my kid's going to be driving it, not me!)...