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I got sick and tired of the aroma of burnt oil on the exhaust manifolds....every time at a stop light the fumes would be overwhelming! So I finally bit the bullet and did this job. It's a pain! You need to remove the intake manifold to get access to the valve covers. It's a good idea to...

Has anyone done this on a 2002 or similar Explorer??? I'm not a novice and have done this on many cars but am stuck now. I've got just about everything removed but can't get the shaft inner boot past the sway bar and the bottom of the shock. I got the knuckle off the car (therefore the upper...

I've got a leaky seal on my 2002 XLS right front axle (4WD). I replaced the hubs this past year, so pulling the axle should be no problem. The manual calls for special tools to remove the seal and replace. I've always pulled seals with a claw hammer or screwdriver. Has anyone replaced the...

Hi, I had the trans replaced recently and ever since I get exhasut smell inside while stopped at lights, etc. This is with windows closed. My questions: 1) What's the likely way for exhaust ingress? 2) What exhaust system connections need to be broken to do an AT R&R? 3) Since it's a...

This will probably be long - maybe a bit funny too! I got my 2002 xls Explorer 4.0l about 6 years ago used. From day one there have been issues, most of the ones everyone else has experienced. I wish I'd known about the Uhaul problem about not renting to Explorers but I've managed to live...

Hi, 2002 XLS 4 door. The AT totally died 2 weeks ago and I took it to a shop for a rebuilt trans. They put it in and I had a terrible vibration above about 40-45 mph. It was also dropping out of drive while at a stop light. Took it back to shop and they said they fixed it but it still has...

Hi, I'm looking to replace the hoses on my 2002 XLS. Just preventive maintenance getting ready for the winter. They're still the original ones. All the parts stores say to use generic hose, but all the ones on the car are definitely molded. I could go to the local Ford dealer and pay a...

Hi, I have a code C1237 and ABS light is on, which says the rear speed sensor is not sending a signal. So I removed the rear passenger wheel and see the connector with a red colored tab on it. Since I don't want to ruin the connector - how do you remove it? I think I'll remove the sensor...

Well, the light has come on for the past few days. I have a 2002 XLS 4wd. I'd like to diagnose this myself. Does anyone know of a reasonable source for the scan tool? Thanks, Tom

I'm ready to do the job and have all the parts and manuals but I thought I recalled reading somewhere that you don't have to remove the knuckle to lower arm bolt/nut. Could you summarize what needs to be disconnected? I know the top 3 nuts and then the lower bolt for the shock/ Also, I'm...

Hi, I'm looking for some expert help! The problem: Left rear wheel play when grabbing the wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock - very minor play. No play observed at the 12 noon and 6 o'clock positions. None observed on right rear side. The background: Last summer I found that my left...

Over the past week I've noticed slight dripping of auto trans fluid. I thought maybe I had a leak from the AT. So I made an appt with a trans shop. I decided to check it out more closely tonight. Bad news. It's from the transfer case and from the drain plug area. I can see a hairline crack...

I replaced my rear rotors last week with new EBC ones. I notice now that the outer diameter of the rotors is about 1/2" away from the outer edge of the calipers. In other words, the rotors appear too small and could be at least 1/2" bigger in OD. My rough measurement is that they are 11.0"...

Hi, I have a 2002 XLS with a little over 80k miles. The left rear wheel bearing is bad. First it was noisy, then I jacked it up today and there is a lot of wiggle on the left side. First question - is the axle nut a 36 or a 35 mm? I read old posts and saw both sizes mentioned. I think...

Hi, Well, I'm royally perplexed by this one. The problem is not the parking brake shoes but something goofy with the foot pedal mechanism. The problem first appeared in that upon release the pdal would not spring up with much force at all and would not turn off the brake light. I'd have to...

In the process of taking off my dash panel (2002 XLS) I found two unused connectors (left and right side of steering column) that were plugged into dummy holders on the fascia panel. Do any of you know what these could be for? My XLS is pretty much a base version with no options. I'm...

My '02 xls is possessed. This happens just occasionally - I'll get 2 beeps of about a second each with about a second in between them and then about 15 seconds later the doors will lock. This happens when driving - sometimes it won't happen for weeks, then all of a sudden things seem to go...

Hi, I think many of you will be VERY interested in this!! I have 2002 xls with 4.0v6. I bought it used at 43000 miles and it now has 59000. It's been "pinging" since I bought it and this has been very annoying. I've replaced O2 sensors, MAF sensor, EGR valve, etc. all to no avail. I've...

Hi, I've been trying to diagnose a chirping kind of cound from my 2002 XLS with 4.0L V6. I replaced the tensioner and idler pulley. Using my 3/8" extensions to try and pinpoint bad bearings, the alternator sounds the loudest, but the pulley feels good and tight. What I hear at idle is a...

Well, I may have messed up one or 2 of my pulleys by degreasing the engine with gunk. I have a 2002 xls with 4.0lv6. I degreased it yesterday and then noticed a bearing sound coming from one or two of the pulleys in the serpentine belt system. There is the one pulley on the spring loaded...

I've been frustrated with strange pulsating sometimes under hard acceleration - I think it's the strupid control-trac. So I'm pursuing the brown wire mod on my 2002 XLS. I'm going to put in the lighted 30 amp switch I've read about in this forum. I'm planning on getting to the brown wire...

I bought a used '02 xls with 4 liter v6 last Sept. It has 52k miles now. The engine pings (knocks) frequently under load - mild acceleration. When in for another problem recently I asked the technician and he said there's no knock sensor on these vehicles now and that the computer takes care...

I have a 20o2 XLS that came without an exterior temp readout. I'd like to retrofit to have one. The dash clearly has the capbility to display ambient temp. And the wiring harness is at the front right radiator support. I bought the ambient temperature sensor hoping it would read this when I...

I just bought a 2002 xls and notice the stupid volt and press gauges. I've seen other threads re improving the oils press gauge. Anyone done it on a 3rd gen? Do you think the mods noted in other threads would work identically on a 3rd gen with 4.0l v6? What about the resistor mods (20Kohms?)...

I have a 2002 XLS 4WD. Have questions on the following - has anyone done these things??? I plan to buy an aftermarket class III tow bar for the rear. Local places price at about $190 new. Is this an easy job (taking off the class II)? How about putting on the 7 pin elec connector instead...