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My 1997 was much higher off the road than this 2003. I thought with the 17" wheels, the car would be higher, but they are not compared with my 31" tires on the last car. I don't think I will upsize in the short term, since my new tires only have 200 miles on them. I would only upsize if I...

I picked up the car yesterday at Eric Campbell Ford Lincoln, located on Highway 4, Exeter Ontario. Here are the pictures! The car is an XLT with the XLT no boundaries group. http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=408767

Well guys, The dealer phoned me today to ask "What can I do to get you in this car?" I worked him down to $100 over dealer cost. He was very eager to get rid of the car, as it is his only 2003 on the lot. I confirmed with Ford that the $3,000 factory to dealer rebate was only if you...

I am looking at buying a new 03 Explorer XLT sport. It is at the dealer now, and has 200 km on it. The list price is $40,165, plus $995 for the sport package = $41,160 CAD. I have found the invoice price for the car is $36,049 + $856 = $36,905. The dealer has offered me the car for...

I think I have done as much as I can in this situation. Ford has my complaint in writing and verbally. They will not respond to my complaint in writing, and will not do anything since it is not in warranty. I do know that many other people have the same problem. I did get a quote to...

Well Guys, Four of you in a row told me to get a new battery. Well, if the FORD dealer wants $80 an hour for service, less then one hour labour will buy me a new battery. So I decided to go to the auto wrecker instead of the dealer. They tested the battery (quick 5 second test), and...

Problem: Dead Car - Will not start Three Weeks Ago - car started fine in the morning, drove 1 hour - stopped for breakfast - Half hour later - CAR WON'T START Problem goes away for 2 weeks Last Week - Dead battery - Engine does not turn over - Took it to mechanic to diagnose Battery...

Spoke to Ford again yesterday, The woman I originally spoke to said that their was no problem "getting their position in writing". She called me back yesterday, and stated Ford does not respond to any complaint or e-mail on paper, only verbally. A supervisor called me shortly after, and...

I spoke with Ford today, they stated "these is no assistance for me at this time", meaning they are not going to do anything for me. She said get the car painted at my expense, and keep the receipt. Maybe a recal will begin some time in the future if enough Ford owners complain about the...

Because I have not heard from the dealer, yesterday I e-malied my original post of FORD. This is the response I received this morning; Dear Mr. Masschelein, Thank you for your message of 06/5/02 regarding your 1997 Ford Explorer. We appreciate the time you have taken to write us in...

My problem looks exactly the same! But as well, mine looks like snowflakes and speckles. See my problem? You are not going to get a good price for your car looking like that! I want to sell it next year, and maybe by an Escape/Tribute XLT 4X4. I will certainly not buy a FORD if they...

After a year of my hood paint getting progressively worse, I took it into my local FORD dealer today for them to look at it. I have a black 97 Explorer 2 door, out of the standard 3 year warranty. The base coat is getting progressively thinner, and now the paint on the hood seems to be...

I'm in the same boat as you, I have a 97 Explorer 2 door, with no flares, I have looked at buying a set of four, but nobody makes it anymore! Therefore I have went to the auto wrecker and bought the two left flares. I am still looking to buy the right two SPORT fender flares for the 2 door...

Sorry Yetix, One more question, You convinced me not to paint the chrome black on the front and back bumpers, but how is the quality of the plastic trim you painted on the back bumper? Did the black bumper trim stand up and look professional after you sprayed it by hand? Thanks. Phil

Yetix, Question for you, I will be painting my bumpers soon as well, You said you painted the chrome on your bumper by sanding it and using etching primer. Did the bumper paint stick well to the chrome? What type of sand paper did you use? How does the quality of the bumper paint...

The quote was for painting just the 4 fender flares, two side skirts below the doors, as well as sanding down the plastic trim on the front and back bumper trim, then painting the bumper trim as well. (but not the chrome on the bumper) He did say he would nock off $50 if I sanded the two...

I have a black 1997 Explorer XL 2 door. I therefore have the ugly purple/grey bumper trim with no fender flares. I have bought, sanded and primed both left side SPORT fender flares, and am looking to buy the right side. Went to MAACO yesterday, they want $300 to sand, prime and paint the...

Hey, I have the same stupid grey/purple bumper trim. I have to get rid of it this spring, Have any of you guys painted your trim with the black bumper paint, and have pics on it? Thanks,

Can anyone please post your painted bumper pictures again, I am doing the same thing and would like to take a peek, Thanks

Hey Guys, I have a 1997 2 door, and also have that stupid brown/grey plastic trim on my front and rear bumper. I want to do the exact same thing this spring, paint the plastic trim black with some sort of flexible paint that won't peel off the plastic. Do any of you have pictures of...

Hey, My car just started doing the same thing last fall. The heater / A/C worked fine, now the heater doesn't cool down, and the A/C does not work in the low setting, only max A/C! Any suggesions? What happened to you with Ford and the service bulletin?

My Explorer just started doing the same thing. When you turn down the heat, it does not get cooler! As well, at the end of the last summer, the A/C does not work in the low setting at all. You have to switch the A/C to maximum for the A/C to work properly. If you find a fix, please let...

Question guys, I recently bought a keyless entry system with a automatic car starter and an alarm. Everything is hooked up except for the alarm. I can't find the horn wire!!!!!!!! The instructions state the wire is black and in the steering column, but I can not find it. I did find...

I currently have no fender flares on my explorer. I have recently installed 31 X 10.5 tires to my car. I am looking to purchase front and rear fender flares for all four wheels. I would like either the XL flare, as shown on the web site below...