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A hiss/swoosh sound occurs when applying brakes. Inside the rubber boot, where the brake pedal rod goes through, a foam silencer is suppose to be there. My 1999 Explorer foam silencer has disintegrated and needs to be replaced. Is their a source to buy a new boot with foam silencer? If not...

1999 4wd V6 Auto Trans xlt. The shift window on the dash is off about 3/4 to the right. When the console displays R (reverse) the car is in park. Neutral is actually in Drive, 2nd is in 1st. Can not shift into 1st gear. Looked under dash at shifter cable and it looks fine. Looked under car where...

Hi, I have a 99 Explorer xlt with the tow package. The package does not include a 2" receiver receptacle. It does include a whole in the rear bumper for a tow ball, posi rear and tail light plug. I want to tow a small utility trailer from Harbor Freight. However, the bumper sits about 5-6"...

Replaced front rotors and pads with Raybestos brand. When installing the second rotor pads I noticed that the outside of the pad is flush with the outside of the rotor. As if this rotor is a smaller diameter. On the other side and on the old rotors their is about an 1/8" gap/space between...

Just received a 5r55E VB from Wholesale Transmission Parts and I am surprised as it is full of oil. I spoke with a guy their before I ordered it and he said that the VB's were rebuilt with the upgrades and tested. I just called them a few minutes ago and spoke with another guy who said they are...

Hi, I am replacing my valve body and have found a site selling rebuilt and tested valve bodies with all 6 solenoids for $50. I spoke with a person there and the VB's even come with a new EPC solenoid - a Red one he says that replaces the earlier green one. Does this sound right? I mean, the...

Can you please tell me what Transmission model I have in my 1999 Explorer with a V6 SOHC engine. It has the tow package with posi rear end and trans cooler. I am having the 2-3 gear flare up and on occasion it is slow in responding to 1st gear. The truck has 125k miles and am thinking of...

My 99 Explorer has 125k miles and the serpentine belt has never been replaced. I know, not good. So, I am planning on replacing it, should I also replace the idler pulley or any thing else? It is not making any noise or anything. Just thought since the belt is off, should the pulley also be...

Have a 99 Explorer 4.0 SOHC XLT. One tire has a leak in sidewall. The other tires are less than half worn - have about 25-30K miles left on them. Can I replace just the one bad Tire? Can I replace just two tires - both fronts for instance? Or, do I have to waste three good tires, throwing away...

Found this detailed writeup regarding the IAC. Apologies of something like this already exists on this website as I never have seen it..... http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/8/170/article/Ford_Explorer_IAC_Fix.html

Hi, I have a 99 XLT 4.0 SOHC, 100K miles with a rough cold start/wont idle every morning issue. Runs great after 2 minute warm up. Have read many threads and performed the following: Cleaned MAF Cleaned AIC Replaced Plugs & Wires Replaced fuel filter Unplugged battery to reset...

I changed the trans fluid and filter for the 1st time in 84,000 miles. I notice that 3rd and 4th gear have a nice solid shift. Shifts into 1st and between 1st and 2nd kinda ease into gear - its more of a subtle shift - even when I acellerate a litttle faster than normal. I realize that the...

Im going to change plugs and wires. Autozone recommends their Duralast double silicone wires for the SOHC V6 - they are only $25? They have a limited lifetime warranty. Are they any goood? Also, I will be installing Autolite double Plats.

Hi, My engine knocks whenever I start the motor in the morning or after its been sitting for awhile. Its a very distinct knock which is much louder and clearer when listening from underneath the car. It does go away after the motor is warmed up - a couple minutes. It does not burn oil, runs...

Hi, I am changing my transmission fluid and filter for the first time - I have 84000 miles. In the bottom of the trans pan I found 3 small cylinder type peices. They are all the same size and look to be fabricated and in perfect condition. In other woirds, they dont look like they broke off...

Im going to add a transmission pan drain plug and was thinking that it would be nice to drill a 1/4 or 3/8 inch whole before removing the pan. This allow me to drain the pan prior to removal and save me from wearing 4 qts of fluid on my upper body:) Can anyone tell me where they have placed...

Is it OK to use Mercon V in the transfer case or should I use the DextronIII/Mercon? I read a few threads where some people did put in the Mercon V only to change it out for the Mercon/DextronIII. I have a 1999 V6 SOHC 4WD

After reading lots of tranny posts - I have a some questions regarding my filter and fluid change: - My manual says that trans fluid and filter to be changed at 90K miles - Im at 84K. The posts I read say that, generally speaking, anything after 50K is too late? - Has anyone installed an...

I replaced all four ball joints and took it in for alignment. The left side Caster - which I replaced the entire control arm and bushing - is within specs. The right side Caster - which I only had to replace the lower part of contol arm, not the bushings - was sligthly out of specs. The...

Just installed the upper and lower ball joints but I couldnt grease the ball joints as my grease gun is a pos and wont work! So, is it ok to drive it about 20 miles to the parts store for a new grease gun and also the alignement? From what I could tell, the new Moog ball joints were completely...

I am in the market for upper and lower ball joints and brake pads. Found some very good prices, 30 - 40% cheaper, on eBay. Spicer/Allsafe is one brand for the ball joints and they are advertised as new with warranty. Has anyone purchased ball joints or brake pads off of eBay?

Hi, I have read several threads regarding ball joints and am mentally preparing for the big day :confused: After learning that that the drivers side control arm (1999 Explorer) is different than the passenger side it looks as if I will be removing the entire upper control upper arm. If this is...