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    Rekey Tonneau Cover and Bed Gate Locks

    I bought my truck a little over a year ago and have always wanted to get my locks fixed but never really put too much time into it. My Tonneau cover and my bed gate locks don't match the ignition key. Or my spare key set. I'm not sure why... but they don't. I've thought about taking them...
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    07 2WD Limited - Need New Tires - Recommendations?

    All - I have about 2/16th left on 3/4 of my tires and then the last one is about 1/16th. Just rotated them out in the driveway and figure I need to start shopping for a new set of tires. What were on it when I bought it were Michelins P235/65/R18 Latitude Tour HP - which run about $200 a tire...
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    07 V8 Transmission Line Leak at Radiator

    I have a 2007 V8 with about 80k on it and i noticed some red fluid under it the other day - maybe a tablespoon worth. I started to dive in and noticed that BOTH the lines going into the radiator had drops of red fluid. I researched some and some people say just to replace the lines, some...
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    07 V8 Rear Engine Tick... Solution?

    So I just bought an 07 V8 Limited ST and Love It. My wife even likes the dual climate control and heated seats. It has a rear engine tick and I have limited it to the passenger side close to the firewall. I have read multiple threads that all say exhaust leak but none of them give you the...
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    Which seal is leaking?

    So I know my truck has a slow leak. Nothing to worry about for the regular 3-5k oil changes but I need to know what it is so I can get it fixed eventually. So here is a picture from behind the right tire - up and right from the oil filter... Can anyone tell me what is causing it?
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    Rear Diff leaking? Or not...

    Hello All! - I noticed a spill in my garage a few weeks back and cleaned it up. Then noticed it again, again, again. About the 2nd time i noticed it I looked under my truck and saw that my Rear Diff looked covered in oil. I thought "i should fix this" well that was about 3 weeks ago and then i...
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    Sport Trac Tick Rear of Engine?

    I have a 2002 ST SOHC v6 with 97k miles on it. I have noticed a tick in the last month or so that seems to be coming from behind my radio. Can't hear it unless I am idling and turn everything off (Radio, air). The other day I was rotating my tires and changing my oil and when i started it after...
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    Seep or Leak? What to do?!

    Hey guys I noticed a slow oil leakage under my truck. It's not dripping on the ground but it must just be when the system is under pressure. After noticing this I changed the oil, because I just purchased the truck and thought maybe it was Synthetic oil that was getting through the seals. Any...
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    Bed Squeek?

    Hello Everyone, I have an annoyance issue. Every time I lower my back window I hear a squeek every time i hit a rock in the road or the weight shifts. It's so annoying that I often times wont open my back window because i don't want to hear it. Does anyone have an idea where to start using...
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    Rear Doors auto-unlock?

    Hey Guys, Anyone know how to get your rear doors to auto unlock or unlock when you pull the handles? Both of my back handles keep getting broken because the back doors dont unlock when you pull the handles. Does anyone know a trick around that. Getting them to unlock when you turn...
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    Explorer Air Bags

    Hey guys, quick question. I'm pretty good with trucks and stuff. I am just trying to figure out something. I just bought a Sport Trac (my second one) and the PAssenger side air bag cover has some "cat" scratches on it. I have another Explorer that is my fun vehicle and I want to trade the...
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    02 Sport 4x4 Right Rear Wheel Seal

    Does anyone have information regarding the replacement of the Right Rear Wheel Seal? I have looked for manuals and such and can't find it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Matt
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    A/C Light Swap

    Hey Guys, On my A/C Controls I have a light out, far bottom right. I was wondering if anyone knew the replacement Part Number for that bulb, or what to do about it? I can't find anyone with any info on it, I have searched a bit on this forum and no one has anything. I can give more...
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    8,16,20 Pin OEM Radio

    Hey Guys, I just ordered a New Eclipse head unit and have already wired everything in. I have one question that has been bugging me. On the back of my OEM unit there are three plugs, I believe 8 Pin, 16 pin, and 20 pin. Does anyone know what these are used for? I have the 16 pin adapter...
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    Dual Exhasut 02 Sport

    I have been looking around and am trying to find a good exhaust system. I want it dualed out but I don't want it extremely loud I want to be able to take road trips and it be mellow about 70. I have seen the Dual FlowMaster Series 40 talked about alot. Anyone got any prices and stuff?
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    Light Switch still not working

    Hey guys I thought I had a faulty headlight switch you had to turn it off and on two times before it would turn on the interior lights. However I bought a new one and it has the same probelm. Where should I start for this I can't find any forums about it.
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    Wheel Alignment - $200 ?!?!?!

    So I my car was shaking at certain speeds and it ended up being my rear tires. I got them changed and asked them to align the truck and he said $50 so I said ok. Well he comes back and says it will be $200 because they have to get some kind of bolt and something about cams. My question...
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    EGR Insufficient Flow Check Engine Light

    So I got this truck cheap so I know i'm going to have to put some money into. My running total right now is right at $875. The last thing on my list is this stupid Check Engine light. I have had it read and it says EGR Insufficient Flow etc. So I get it cleared go clean the egr valve and all...
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    New Tires, Bumpy Ride, Rotors?

    Hey guys I just got this truck so sorry or all the questions. The truck has new tires the same as the originals. I changed all the brake pads and the back right rotor. I haven't got the tires balanced yet but it doesn't seem like a tire issue. Around town you can feel it at certain speeds...
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    Backlights switch 3 times to work

    I have a weird problem sounds like a short or something. Every night when I turn on my head lights I have to turn them 3 or 4 times from off to on for the backlights inside to come on. Is that switch going out on me?
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    Harmonic Balancer???

    Ok guys n gals I just got a 02 ford explorer sport 4x4 with 60k miles. It had a squeek and I got a deal so it's no big deal. However I need to figure it out. I replaced the belt tensioner and it began to squeek even more. I had lubricated the pulleys and it still squeeked. I got under the...
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    A/C Climate Control Question

    I have a 2002 Sport Trac and I'm redoing some of the interior to a more metallic silver instead of the darker silver they have on the door handles, center console (cup part), radio bezel, and the Dash Cowl and stuff.. The only thing left in my truck to get till I get it the way I want is the...
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    Center Console Dye

    I am going to re-dye my center console and does anyone know how to find out what color it is? I have been to an auto color supply and they have matching "guides" but from my experience they are always off and as they say "It's not an exact science"
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    02 Sporttrac Audio Question

    My ST has an aftermarket/factory pioneer system, including the four pioneer speakers in the door and the 8 inch pioner sub under the rear driver side seat. I installed an aftermarket stereo and the sub wasn't acting right so I installed an aftermarket amplifier located right next to the factory...
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    2002 Sport Trac 2wd Problems

    I don't know if these are problems or just the car... First when in drive (only in drive and actually moving) when I press the brake it makes a thud. Like somethings hitting something else. I have check the breaks all is well and it only occurs while driving forward. Anythoughts? Second...
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