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    Considering an 02 Explorer

    My father offered me his 02 Explorer. he is a mechanic and kept it in good condition. recently he did the Timing Chains on the engine. Lows KMs. Under 150k. but they're looking for something smaller. I would get it for very cheap. My thing is, i had always considered 02 Explorers 100% failure...
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    Window Glue?

    Well, after 28 years my window has finally separated from the track. It looks like the glue or... adhesive has let go from the window. What would I use to regluw the window back to the metal tab? And how coukdnineasily remove the old glue?
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    Engine Missfire

    So, I appear to have a misfire. I replaced the plugs and wires two years ago. They seem to be good. If i remove the wires one by one from the coil pack it runs worse on each cylinder. So i am unsure if it is plugs or wires. Where should i look next?
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    Dying right after start up? Weird issue, totally stumped. Videos

    So my explorer has been acting up lately. Mornings when I go to work it will die right after start up unless I give it extra throttle, during the day when it seems warmer it might idle fine but die right when I put it in gear. other times it might just barely idle and buck and chug when I'm not...
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    1992 Explorer. Fuel pump or MAF

    So, had some. weird **** happen going up a service road. IE. no power going uphill. when giving it the beans, turned down to. go. back. down cos check engine light came on. rough idled, then died. it would turn over but I wouldn't hear the fuel pump. eventually for it started after beating on...
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    Big 3 upgrade killed my Alternator?

    So i attempted the Big 3 upgrade and in the process of doing it i managed to kill my alternator i believe. I tried to look around to see if someone had pictures of where their wires went to and everything but came up short. Anyone able to tell me where their ground wires go to? Also, during...
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    Code 173, totally stumped.

    1992 explorer. Code 173 running rich bank 1 Cleaned MAF, checked plugs, wires, distributor pack and replaced o2 sensor. Runs better but the code persists after cleared. Comes on and off randomly on highway. Pretty stumped here.
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    1995 Explorer, Blown headgasket $200 is it worth it?

    So my brother keeps tagging me in an Explorer ad on facebook. a 1995 Ford Explorer XLT , 4x4, 5-spd manual. It is $200 However it has a "blown headgasket" Now i havea 92 that i did a motor install in but i think the tranny and rear main seal may be going. I dont mind spending my time doing the...
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    235 85 16s

    So I got some 235 85 16s and I am waiting on Parts for a 2" lift. If I was to install the tires now without the lift how much rubbing would there be and about where? Or would it be best to just wait. I am currently running on my 245 75 16 winter tires.
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    Tire advice?

    So I bought some lightly used 31x10.5r15 tires. They are Cooper Discover M+S. Apparently they are dedicated winter tires but I wanted some LT 31s for summer because shale rock terrifies me. The thing is, these tires despite being in good condition ( still smell fresh, have lots of tread) They...
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    Security system questions.

    So, this is the security system box on my explorer. Automate 425 Its very hard to read but do you think there would be a way to disable the alarm system but still be able to use the keyfob to lock and unlock? My first guess would be to remove the brown wire as that is the siren. Especially...
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    "brighter" lights don't seem any brighter?

    So I upgraded my 9004 sylvania Ultras 45/65w Hella Optilux 9004 Extreme White 80/100w My 55w spot lights to 100w hella h3's and neither seem to be any brighter. Is it possible that maybe they aren't getting enough power to be truly bright? Or was that a wasted $35?
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    Cruise control / Throttle cable question with pic.

    So my cruise control doesn't work and looking under the dash at the cables I noticed the throttle cable has like a plastic piece on it but the cruise control doesn't seem to? Basically, does this look right? Any info would help.
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    Transmission issue? Sluggish takeoff?

    So I've been driving my Explorer for like a month now. And I've noticed something, maybe it's the colt temperature... But I've noticed if I start from a red light and give it has it'll feel sluggish but then it will suddenly start to go like it nornall should. I've watched the rpms and they...
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    Aftermarket Security System help?

    So i absolutely despise the security system that came installed on my 92 explorer. Ideally i would like to remove the current system and just go back to the lock and unlock keyfob. Does anyone know where i should begin trying to figure any of this out? it is an Automate 425 I have...
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    Weird idle? (with videos)

    Cleaned MAF and added seafoam to Fuel Tank and Crank Case. Rpm surges ever so slightly. Feels like it's got torque on the highway. Still takes almost 14 seconds 0-100km at 2100ft above sea level. Gauges seem fine at 100km/h temp still Runs at 30% even at -4c on the highway.
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    Headlight lense and bulbs advice?

    So I definitely went to do some upgrades to my headlights... As my headlights are absolute garbage. I will have to buy new lenses as mine are clouded as fk and I'm tired of polishing them. Does anyone know of any crystal clear lenses that aren't the $400 diamond cut ones? Also, I was thinking...
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    Weak alternator and or battery?

    So, I installed some Auxiliary flood lights to the front of me explorer the other day. I plugged the switch source to the always on radio memory... Couple days later the battery was completely Flat... Will probably be looking for another source lol But it seems that with my high beams, aux...
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    Weird tick?

    So i installed a Junkyard motor, Everything is pretty good. Ended up replacing starter, and alternator and now ill have to do the radiator. However, it runs. Seems okay at 100km/h too. I do have this odd tick sometimes. Randomly happens Its like 5 loud ticks that last 3 seconds and that get...
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    360degree lighting?

    So, something i have always wanted to do is have a full 360 lighting. Now, obvioulsy front and rear can be done with auxillary lights, and auxillary backup lights... However i am not sure what i could do for the left and right sides. This has been kind of a mod idea of mine since i spend a lot...
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    New engine, first startup problems.

    So I finally got the engine installed and hooked up in my 1992 ford explorer. After swapping some plug wires I let it run with the heater on full blast and rad cap off... It seemed to Idle fine, however the oil pressure was maxed, I put 4.8L of 10w30 in it. Also, the temp gauge wavered between...
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    Second gen rims on first gen?

    Will the second gen 16" rims fit on a first gen Explorer? I have access to some 245 75 16 and 215 85 16s however my 92 explorer has only 15" rims.
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    Engine is in, two unknown ground wires?

    My engine is in however I cannot find a home for these two wires. The powers steering pump puked at some point and the wiring harness is coated with what looks like old ATF so I am assuming they're homes are in the driver's side. But I can't find where... And the Hanes manual is confusing as fk...
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    Transmission and Engine out maintenance?

    So now that i have the engine out of my 91 explorer i am wondering about the transmission. So my 91 explorer is an Auto. Basic enough, now that the engine is out i was thinking about a manual swap. More like the thought crossed my mind... However i do have two good auto transmissions in...
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    Engine is toast, how to swap?

    So I have discovered that the engine in my 92 is too worn and tired. Either the cylinder bore has been thrashed Iver the years or I need new piston rings. Ontop of much others. I do have a spare engine and it isn't seized. It looks to be in veey good shape. So I want to swap it in... But the...
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