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Since no one seems to have a clue I'll post the update/solution and hope that someone might be able to use the information I found with my wrenches. I jacked the whole front up to check the drivers side brake hose and see if it had the delaminating issue. I found that the passenger side wheel...

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I have a 2004 Ford explorer xlt 4.0 that had a grinding sound coming from the front left. Myself and my buddy both thought wheel bearing. Ordered a new one with the abs sensor included. During replacement I found a bad tie rod end and sway bar link. Another parts store run. Reassembled and...

I figured out my issue. Its the timing chain guides. Apparently the motor has to be pulled to change the rear chain. Luckily I work for a dealership so I get discounted work. Hope this helps others. Its common on the 4.0 SOHC motors.

thanks man. I gotta find some time to crawl under it to check tranny fluid. Kinda wish it had a dipstick lol

Hello everyone. I just bought an 04 explorer xlt with a 4.0 and automatic. It just rolled over 148k on the way home from buying it. Everything seems normal for a 12 year old family vehicle. Except when I accelerate or go uphill and the tranny kicks down it lets out a high pitched whine. Not...