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    Explorer won't start even when boosted

    It has been -50C here the past few days but still, I have a battery charger plugged into the truck so that the battery stays charged in the morning. Anyways I tried starting it 2 days ago and it turns over fine but just won't start. Even tried boosting it with my Noco GB70, my own car and my...
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    Which Alternator would you choose?

    1) AC Delco gold professional, brand new. 2 year warranty. $360CAD with no core charge. 2) Denzo, remanufactured. 1 year warranty, $323CAD after $60 core charge. Which would you choose? The local store who sells these can't get Denzo brand new. But I read on here that Denzo remanufactured is...
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    11 month old rebuilt starter died: Considering just going brand new this time, worth it?

    I put in a rebuilt starter last September from a local mom & pop shop that died 2 days ago and left me stranded again and had to tow the Explorer to my mechanic. I still have a month left on the starter warranty, the owner says bring it in and I will give you another one. I was going to do this...
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    Changing CV joint: How big of a job is this?

    Got a clunk/Knock sound from the front right tire when turning at low speeds to the left only. Almost certain it's the CV joint. 1) How big of a job is this to do? Compared to say changing the shock or ball joints. 2) do I need another 4 wheel alignment after?
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    Where is the voltage regulator located? Overcharging alternator, trying to find the cause.

    Does my explorer have a seperate standalone voltage regulator? Or is it inside the alternator itself? My battery icon on my dash starting blinking on and off yesterday and the CEL came on. I didn't have a OBDII scanner on me (just ordered one now, lesson learned) so I couldn't pull the code...
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    Pizza boss said he doesn't want me delivering in my Explorer if it's leaking.

    Such bad news, it was the perfect delivery truck since it saved all the wear and tear on my regular car. But tonight he asked me if my Explorer was leaking oil and I said "not that I know of". He said someone is leaking oil and leaving huge oil stains all over the place at the back. I said there...
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    CEL Code P0420: Cat converter going bad?

    I keep getting the CEL popping up with this code - P0420. It started about a year ago and then I cleared it and it came back on just a couple of weeks ago. It says that there is an issue with the cat convertor. The first time it popped up, I tried cleaning it with over the counter cleaner and...
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    P1507: anyone get this code before?

    Truck barely starts and runs very rough (idle 400rpm) every month or two just randomly. Got a new coil pack put in (due to a vacuum leak) a year ago and it helped it but didn't stop the issue. This could happen once in 5 months or twice in two months, it's very random. But it doesn't happen...
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    How reliable is the starter and alternator on 1996 stock Explorers?

    Anyone still on the stock starter and alternator? Surprisingly I am. I'm at 210,000km now and just wondering how long these usually last on these trucks? Am I one of the few ones who has gone this long without having to replace either ? *knock on wood(
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    Drove 2km at 60km/h in 4WD low mode: do you think I did any damage?

    Today I meant to switch the explorer to 4WD auto mode but accidentally put it in 4WD low and the light was stuck on the dash and I couldn't get it out after. I was on my way to getting an oil change and was almost there. I ended up having to drive 2km to my mechanic with it in 4WD low mode doing...
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    '96 4.0L OHV explorer, water pump bolt size?

    Missing a bolt from the water pump and looking to get another. Does anyone know what size the bolt is or where I can buy a new full kit for it? Thanks.
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    How many of you have had to replace your timing chains/guides/tensioners?

    Just curious and if you did at what mileage was it done at?
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    Driving with a coolant leak from the timing cover

    Hi all, Joined this forum because it's specific to my Ford, so I would like to hear from other Ford owners. 98 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L. I just discovered that I've been driving all along with a coolant leak coming from the timing cover for 2 years now. It seems minor for now as it seemed to...
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