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The Duplicolor body paint in a spray can also says it is also OK for vinyl and plastic in small print on the front of the can. This paint is color coded to the exterior of many vehicles. I believe it is acrylic paint. Has anyone used it on their colored bumpers and trim? I have always...

My 2004 4.6 V-8 Limited has developed a rattle which appears to be in the rear hatch door somewhere. Any suggestions as to cause and possible repair? Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know if 2006-2010 rear differentials will work/swap out OK in a 2004 model without problems? I understand Ford fixed the 2002 through 2005 rear differential problems starting with the 2006 model year. Thanks in advance. Mike

Anyone have any luck using an additive to help quieten the third generation's rear end whine to some degree? If so, which did you use? Any particular type of replacement fluids helpful? Thanks in advance.

Is the 2004 4.6L transmission the same as the one used with the 4.0L engine?

My stock tire size on our 2004 4.6 Limited is 245/6517. It is a 2WD with a 3.73 Limited Slip axle. Will it be OK to use 245/70/17 tires instead of the stock tire size? Will it damage the rear end or otherwise be a problem on this vehicle? Will the speedometer be off significantly and will...

I am planning on replacing the tires on our new to us 2004 Mountaineer Limited 2WD 4.6L, 3.73 axle and towing package. It has 245/65/17 tires. Mostly the wife and I will use the vehicle on the road and it will probably never see off road. Light towing perhaps. Over the years, I have used...

Does anyone know where I might get some leather dye or stain that will match the leather of our new to us 2004 Limited? There are some worn places on the driver seat that I need to touch up with a matching dye or stain. The leather is light brown and of course the leather used in the seats...

After buying our new to us 2004 Mountaineer 2WD 4.6L, we have noticed a audible whine at about 35 MPH. After that, it disappears. Truck has 80K on it. Had some previous differential work done at the dealer about 40K miles ago, according to records, and the fluid changes have been performed on...

Just been going over our new to us 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and noticed a crack below the tailgate glass that extends into and part of the way around the Mercury emblem. Any good fixes for this? I understand others have experienced this.

My bride of 48 years (yep, we are old boomers) and I just bought a new to us 2004 4.6L Mercury Mountaineer, loaded, with all the bells and whistles. It has 79K on it and the previous owners kept records of all the work and maintenance done on it since it was purchased new at a Ford...

I have a 1996 Explorer Limited Edition with the 5.0L V-8. Been a great vehicle but at 167K the steering rack needs to be replaced. What at the opinions of the best rebuilt or new steering rack units? Motorcraft, or ones from O'Reilly, Advance Auto or Auto Zone? Perhaps another supplier for a...

Looking to buy the wife a later model Explorer and retire her 5.0L 1996 Limited Editon. Been a great automobile, with over 170K mostly trouble free miles, but time has come for a newer model. So what are the changes if any, to the 2008-2010 model years? Thanks in advance. Mike

How do I remove the exterior plastic cowl trim below the windowshield on my 1996 Limited Edition? This is the plastic trim for the air intake (window wipers extend through it.) Thanks so much for your help! Mike

Going to change the rear differential fluid on our 1996 5.0L 2wd when the axle is removed. We want to use Mobil 1 synthetic. Is the weight of Mobil 1 OK for this model year? It has a 3.73 limited slip axle. Additive needed? Thanks for the help! Mike

My wife and I have a nice 96 Limited V-8 which has a good sounding DVD system. However, one of the speakers in the back door is starting to rattle with heavy bass. Can anyone recommend a good speaker brand/model for the back doors that would equal OE or better and compliment the other...

Ford advertises its remanufactured engine as having "stepped honing" to optimize oil comsumption. What is stepped honing? Is this a new process or has it been around for a while? Thanks!

In addition to our 96 Limited, we have a 93 Eddie Bauer andthe cassette has quit working. I would like to change it out to a single CD unit, using another later year model unit. Which other model years will be work? Like to keep it OE if possible, using another Explorer unit. Thanks for your...

Does/Did Ford offer a 4.10 axle for its third generation (2001-2004) 4.6L V-8 Explorers? If so, what was the axle code? Thanks

Hey Guys: I am probably old enough to be your Dad, so the time has come for some help with these old eyes. Need to upgrade the headlights and fog lights on my 96 Limited to see better at night towing, ect... Looking for replacement bulbs for the OE bulbs. Do not want to beef up or...

Several days ago when returning from a 275 mile trip in our 1996 5.0 Limited towing our travel trailer, my wife and I noticed a high pitch whistle noise. Sounded like it was coming from inside, like from the A/C vent, but when the AC was turned off, it still continued. It has not made the...

I have a 96 5.0 Limited, ivory pearl exterior, with a caramel brown interior, which was standard for that model. I would like to replace the leather or wrap over the existing leather with the same color. Does anyone know of a company I could order from? Thanks!

Anyone used one of the Ford Dealer remanufactured transmissions for their 96 or 97 5.0L Explorers? Know who Ford uses? Seem to have a good warranty. Have these transmissions been updated with better parts?

Thinking of having the upper and lower ball joints replaced on my 2wd 96 5.0L Explorer. I figure it is time with 118K on it. It's ride is about 1" higher than stock, due to Air Lift air bags on the rear for towing and a slight 1" TT on the front to even things out. Want to use the enhanced...

Done just about everything to find the intermittant "clunking" feeling in my 96's steering wheel/column, including replacing the torsion bar adjusters. Could upper and lower ball joints cause this intermittant "clunking" feeling? Only feel it a slower speeds. Any other suggestions? Thanks!