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On the rear door frame there is a stud on either side with a plastic sheath around the middle. This stud catches the latch on either side of the door to hold the door closed. Yesterday, the sheath on either side cracked leaving a bare metal stud on either side. The rear door is now hard to...

I have a 91 Explorer Sport w/ manual that is having a hard time pulling a boat (or itself) up an incline from a stop. Pulling the boat makes the car lug and stall. Recently starting up an incline caused the car to begin lugging really bad. Once I got into another gear, it was better but...

Hi all! My parents have a 2001 Eddie Bauer with the universal garage door opener. The garage door opener is a Raynor Commander with revolving codes. I tried to set it for them by using the book but it does not want to set. Has anyone had any problems with this particular garage door...

Can anyone offer some assistance on this: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=60097 The problem seems to be getting worse from my last post. My mechanic and a suspension shop can find nothing wrong other than scored bearing that was replaced.

This just started yesterday. Whenever I go over a bump (speed bump, large rut, etc) or coming off an exit ramp there are popping creaking sounds from my front wheel well. The noise does not surface during highway travel and if I am stopped I can turn the wheel either way without making the...

Howdy again! I just completed a full rear drum 'tune-up'. I began with plans of only changing the rear shoes, but that changed to also changing the rear springs. I then noticed the cylinders were worn out (one of the tips actually shot out while testing), so I picked those up too. Total...

We went out of town this weekend, leaving the 91 Explorer in the 'sweet spot' garage from Friday morning through Monday evening. When I went to move the car I experienced something I never have before. I cranked the car and it sounded like something was caught in the fan. It was very loud...

Does the power steering pump have to be removed to get to the water pump? The reason I ask, is that I recently had the water pump replaced (1 week ago) and today I found that the steering fluid was really low. Not sure if there is a leak or just low, but wondering if the mechanic who changed...

Well, just when it couldn't get worse. :) I noticed the other day that the coolant level was getting low. I started my truck and let it idle for a minute and the next thing I know I have a small water fall coming from (from where I can see under the truck) the crank. It must be alittle...

Everytime! I change the oil and used synthetic once...oil started leaking from the back and the oil pan. I switched back to dino and no more leak. This time I tried Valvoline Durablend and after 3000 trouble free/leak free miles I came out this morning to find a leak. Question: the...

I got a crack in my windshield this morning from a rock on the highway. In SC, they replace your windshield for free (insurance pays for everything). Is this the same in NC?

There are some metal tubes (with rubber crimped in) that attach via a metal manifold on the back of the compressor with a bolt. The lines run from the compressor to the condensor and from the compressor to the accumulator. The rubber parts on mine have begun to leak. Does anyone know the name...

I was cruising the local Ford dealership and noticed a black with black leather Escape. All I could tell was that it was a 4X2 XLT. Now, the weird part was that all the grey plastic trim had been painted to match the car. It really made the Escape look like a different vehicle. We went...

We're talking actual real life out the door pricing. With the 91 starting to head in the opposite direction of the maintenance cost/vehicle value, I am considering getting a new Sport. I've priced them online and looked at the lots. Saw one yesterday (fully loaded with no sunroof) for...

Ford recommends a gap of .054 for the 91 Ford Explorer. I just put in new Bosch Platinums (not +4) which were originally gapped at .040. I originally had Bosch non-Platinums installed for 20k in which I did not regap. I am guessing they were gapped to .040. With that being said... My...

I have a 1991 Explorer Sport. While it is a great vehicle with 121k on the clock, its day is coming. Right now the paint is coming off pretty quick. The engine and transmission are in excellent shape but I am looking around for a replacement in the next year most likely. My choices are as...

I am replacing the o-rings in my AC system today. I was able to remove the high side fitting with the 5/8 pressure release tool. However, the low side will not budge. I have been tugging on it for an hour and it will not release. Can anyone help?

OK, I have gotten the new o-rings and springs from the local NAPA dealer. In past threads, it has been said to replace pretty much every o-ring. I am starting with the compressor. There are two metal lines on the back of it, bolted to the compressor. The Haynes manual warns of HIGH...

Not sure how to rate this one.... I purchased a passenger headlight from Shaggy. Transaction began on 2/24/2002 and ended 3/27/2002 with the wrong headlight being sent. Seller would not use Paypal or COD...only cash or check. I was not comfortable with cash/check so decided to send...

I converted my 91 to the new AC last summer. Well, my o-rings must be cracked because by Sept. all the cool air was gone. Where can I buy new O-Rings? How many do I need? Does someone have a procedure or does Haynes cover this? I have the special tools to disconnect the high pressure...

Anyone know where I can get replacement housing? There was a thread a while back with a website (I beleive it was http://catalog.com/susq/) but they don't carry them...only Hella. The website was from Pa...I remeber that much. At any rate, I am looking for the Bosch replacment...

I just installed a longer (by 2") wiper on my rear wiper arm. It rained yesterday, however the wiper only cleaned 2/3 of the window. At the extreme point of travel (when it starts heading back down) it cleaned all of the window. I went back and held the wiper against the window as it was...

Does anyone know the part number for the radio input harness? Every site I have checked says it is 71-1770. This number relates to the power and speaker input for the Midline...not the premium. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

I won an auction on ebay and got a 1994 Ford Explorer stereo. Upon removing my 1991 stereo, I have found one key difference...the speaker connections. The power connection is the same and the antennae goes to the same connector. The speaker connection on my 1991 looks exactly like my power...