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  1. J

    Police rim compatibility?

    One of the guys at work runs winter tires on police interceptor rims on his Taurus SHO. The TPMS will likely need to be married to the new vehicle. You local tire shop will have the correct answer.
  2. J

    2016 Explorer XLT Low Beam Stop Working..

    I learned something new today. I do like my old school Jeeps, they are easier diagnose and easier to fix.
  3. J

    2016 Explorer XLT Low Beam Stop Working..

    Borrow or buy a volts/ohms multi-meter. A $10-$25 example will be good. Set the meter to a range for 12 volts and probe the bulb socket to check for voltage with headlamps on. Using the continuity setting your can probe fuses to see if they are good or bad.
  4. J

    PIU drive mode

    Most AWD PIU do not have a terrain mode selector. They do have specially tuned AdvanceTrac full-time AWD with electronic stability control (ESC) system tailored to emergency driving. Some features were options that could be added to a PIU that were often used for Investigators unmarked cars...
  5. J

    Banging noise underneath

    Make a visual check of all the suspension components and bushings looking for damage or deterioration. Give everything a vigorous 10 second push/pull/shake while you watch and listen. Do the same for the motor and transmission mounts. Next do the same for the exhaust components, the...
  6. J

    Aux trans cooler

    Wondering why you would want to delete it ? The two primary causes of transmission failure are heat, and dirty transmission fluid.
  7. J

    Ford explorer 2018 xlt AWD

    The Explorer alerts you to low fuel before that situation becomes critical. My 2014 dinged the low fuel warning as I was getting near the gas station, and the tank only took about 15.5 gallons. The three remaining gallons would have let me travel lots farther than the DTE number on the...
  8. J

    Ford explorer 2018 xlt AWD

    Is your Explorer getting "normal" gas mpg's ? Did you reset the previous owners mpg's and Trip Meters ? My 2014 AWD, which I just filled up, shows 20.6 mostly highway mpg's and 392 DTE. It may be calculating based upon previous owners mpg data, or needs more than 60 miles usage to make...
  9. J

    Brake/Rotor "Kits" on Amazon - Danger?!

    Power Stop makes good quality products.
  10. J

    Spotlight not working

    Use your $6-15 Volts/Ohms multi-meter you bought at the local WallyMart type store, hardware store, or home improvement store to check for voltage on your power wire. Test continuity to ground also. I would apply 12 volts positive directly to the spotlight wires to check the functions.
  11. J

    Brake/Rotor "Kits" on Amazon - Danger?!

    After 35 years of doing nearly all my own vehicle maintenance, I have learned, cheap parts are cheap for a reason. Buy the top product line of a brand name part supplier. I just had a genuine Ford hub unit installed and I am changing out the coolant and transmission fluid with genuine Ford...
  12. J

    2017 Explorer Sport shifting hard

    Ideally one would drive at least 100 miles or more between the fluid changes.
  13. J

    2016 upfitter guide?

    I located and download a 2014 Sedan and Utility Police Modifiers Guide with a Google search. It was located on a FORD website. Try http://www.fordservicecontent.com/f...n_Utility_Police_ModifierGuide_Updatedopt.pdf
  14. J

    Door trim replacement needed

    I just replaced both sides on my 2014. Purchased from autoproamerica mentioned above. A flat blade screw driver and a rag to protect your paint will do the job. Pry loose and yank free the 4 plastic retainers, and press in by hand the new parts. The whole job took about 10 minutes.
  15. J

    New owner ideas

    The 2011 -2019 5th Gen PIU had a removable "floor" in the cargo area. It was sometimes removed and custom equipment boxes were installed, .
  16. J

    Do the little convex mirrors in the side mirrors need adjusting in 2016 Ford Explorer XLT?

    For +20 years I have had owner installed 2" round convex blind spot mirrors on my vehicles. I have owned my 2014 Explorer for about 9 months and still have not found the factory style convex mirrors as intuitive, or as useful.
  17. J

    2013 Ford Explorer PIU upfitter wiring location

    I located and download the Sedan and Utility Police Modifiers Guide with a Google search. I think it was located on a FORD website. Try http://www.fordservicecontent.com/ford_content/catalog/motorcraft/2013_Sedan_Utility_Police_ModifierGuide_Updatedopt.pdf
  18. J

    Headlight will not work but blinkers do

    There are probably HID driver modules that likely will need to be by passed. Re-pinning the connectors may also be needed. I just purchased a Dealership wiring diagram service manual on eBay for my 2014. Most LED retrofit conversions are cheap Chinese junk, and IMO HID is better than...
  19. J

    Aux Cable mounting

    You can buy a trim panel with the ports pre-installed from NENNO.com, eBay, a FORD Dealership, or from a local junkyard. If you are on a budget, maybe some washers and JB weld will secure the cable you have. .
  20. J

    2013 PIU Media Wiring Help

    I would just find a live 12 volt circuit and tap into it. The cut wires are likely related to previous Police equipment. I just bought a FORD Explorer Electrical Diagram Shop Manual for $23, and that should have the answers to most of your questions. I also downloaded the upfitters manual...
  21. J

    Possible to keep factory plugs when installing civilian console?

    You can buy 12 volt outlet panels with cig lighter sockets only or cig lighter sockets plus USB sockets in various sizes and configurations. Some are panel mount, and some are already mounted in a little enclosure. The ones in their own enclosure can be mounted anywhere you can find a flat...
  22. J

    Black Steel Wheel

    I use www.car-part.com to locate parts. With a steel rim you can hammer the bead lip back into shape, and file off any sharp edges. I have done this on my Jeeps several times.
  23. J

    2015 Explorer XLT Front Fender - What years interchange?

    I have purchased several doors and fenders from the junkyard and saved money by finding the correct color. Try www.car-part.com. Good Luck.
  24. J

    2011 Explorer Died

    How many miles were on the 2011 ?
  25. J

    '15 PIU not shifting into Low "L" gear when driving

    My Dad always told me brakes are cheaper than transmissnions. I do not think that slowing gently to 30-40 mph is stressing the brakes. The PIU does have heavy-duty brakes. Some slight extra wear, but no stress. Go for a ride-along with your local PD if you want to see some hard brake...
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