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    V6 clattering

    my 04 with 4.0 V6, 198k started making a Loud clattering noise that appears to be coming from the timing cover area. Also the enging wont go past 3,000 rpm, even when floored. The last few weeks when cold at time there was a noise sounding like marbles , but would go away when warmed. Now the...
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    Power Door Locks dont work

    My 04 powers door locks dont work. My Keypad and remote work ,but dont unlock the doors. The inside lock bottons dont work. I looked in the owners manual , but see no fuse for the power door locks.Does it share it with another system? Is there a relay for them some where? I checked the wires in...
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    Escape air bag

    My son has a 2002 Escape 4wd V6.He got into a fender-bender, he just cracked his bumper, but it blew both of his airbags. Does any know what sensors there are . I have located both air bags, and control module. I looked in the crash parts book and they list systems with and with out front...
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    Passenger Window

    My passenger front window wont roll up. It goes down with both switches but not up. all other windows work as they should.We have a winter storm warning, so I need to get my window up ASAP!
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    Escape towing

    hi I currently own a 2004 Explorer XLT.I have always loved my Explorers,I have had 3, but was thinking about down sizing to save on gas. I am in sales and drive over 30k a year.I was thinking about getting an Escape. It should get abput 4 to 5 mpg better that my Explorer which would...
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    key pad stopped working

    Hi all My key less key pad quit working yesterday.When I press the bottons the pad lights up so I know there is power there and the keys are working.But it wont work with either code, the one I entered or the factory code. It also wont lock the doors when the last two bottons are...
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    aux input 6 cd changer

    I have an 04 with the in dash 6cd changer.I see there is an aux/sat button.I dont want satilite radio , but do want an input jack to use a casettte player.Are there inputs on the radio ? If so whre are they ? Flash041
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    tuners

    Has any one had any experince with aftermarket tuners that reflash the computer for more mileage or power? I am most intersted in gaining mileage when using e85 .One company from Minnesota , the EToM ,claims that with their unit installed that a FFV Explorer can get almost the same mileage on...
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    remote

    In a post I think I rember reading that there is a way to program the remote key fob to unlock all the doors with one push of the unlock botton , instead of two.Am I rembering wrong or is this possible? 04 EX
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    Tire pressure monitoning system

    Is there a way to diable the tpms on my 04 ex? It flashes at every start up for about 20 seconds.I am always aware of my tiresand know if one is going down.
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    key programing

    I ordered a Ford fusion key and a standard replacment key for my 04 XLT on ebay.I only have one key so I know I have to pay to have at least one of them programed.I went to a local lock smith that said he had the equipment to program the keys.When he got to keys he said because of the type of...
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    Tire size

    in a couple of monts i will be needing some new tires for my 04XLT.It has 245/65R17s on it now.I was thinking oe going to a slightly narrower tire like a 235/70R17 to try to gain some mpg.I have a friend with an 04 XLS that went to narrower tires and gained several mpgs.Has any one else tryed this?
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    remote deprogram

    I have an 04 xlt.It cam with a keyless remote that I could not get to work.I want to order a Fusion key with the remote built in , but wanted to make sure the system was working , so i programed my wife's remote from her 07 Taurus and it works.So I plan to order the Fusion key soon , but now the...
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    Class III hitch

    Got my 04 XLT about a month ago.Slowly taking care of small issues .Today I took care of one of those things,changing my class II for a class III hitch.I was in a bone yard picking up a tail light for my son's car and asked them of that had any 02-05 Explorers ,that I was looking for a hitch.Its...
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    seat height

    I just bought a 2004 Exlporer XLT with leather and moonroof.Troble is is that I brush my head on the roof even with the seat lowered all the way.I am only 5'11".Is there any way to get the seat lower ?Different brackets,modifcations? Flash041
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    airbag light on

    Hi all I just bought a 2004 Explorer XLT with 30k.a few days after I bought it the airbag light flashes and stays on.I looked through the forums and found someone else with the same code "19".It turned out being a bad clockspring.I do have a clicking noise in the steeriing...
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    3rd seat

    Hi I will be buying a 2003-2005 Explorer soon to replace my 95.Just missed one by3.5 seconds on ebay last night!My question is,I would pefer to get one with the 3rd row seat.But if I come across a deal on one without the seat is it possible to get the seat from a boneyard and...
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    Class III hitch

    Hi I am looking to upgrade ny 95 XLT to a 2003 or 2004 .I will need a class III hitch since my boat wheighs about 4000lbs loaded. I plan to get an 04 or 03 with the factory tow package.If the one I find has a classII hitch i planed to swap it out for a class III and up grade the trans cooler if...
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    ignition switch

    Hello I have a 1995 Explorer XLT with 280,000 miles on it.it runs great , but the Igniton key switch ,the black part that turns the key, has worn out and fell off.Can you buy just that part or do you have to buy the whole lock assembly?How much do they run?If i have to buy the...
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    transfer case noise

    Hi I have a 1995 Explorer . I get a chunking sound that sounds like it is coming from the transfer case. The noise goes away when i put it in 4WD auto.I checked the u joints, they are fine .When looking at them i noticed thet the out put shaft had a fair amount of end play and i could...
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    turn signals

    Hi I have a 1995 Explorer the the turn signals quit working.The fuses appear to be be good , the brake lights , and 4 way flashers work.I am told that the 4 ways and turn signals share the same flasher , is this true? If so waht do you you think it might be?I was thinking it my be the...
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    Wont Run!!!

    I just replaced my intake gaskets and it was running rough.I found the problem,seal on EGR tube.BUT when i went to start it it wont stay running!!!It starts ,but when i relase the key it DIES! I had the same thig happen on a 92 ,which turned out to be a fuse,but cannot find one blown.HELP!!!!!!!!!!
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    runs rough at idle

    Hello I have a 1995 Explorer with 4.0 OHV engine.I just replaced the intake manifold gasket, it was leaking antifreeze,and now it does not run well, and the check engine light is comming on.Any help on where to look?
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