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My 2006 V8 has ~130k on it, Is the fuel pump something you would do proactively? For those that have had a pump replaced, at what mileage did you need to have it done?

Today when trying to pull out into heavy traffic I accelerated at full throttle which was greeted by rapid acceleration followed by the engine being depowered. If I accelerate normally everything is fine but if I go to full throttle either from a dead stop or a roll the vehicle acts as if the...

Anyone have any experience with the Monroe Quick-Struts? They are full bolt in assembles for the struts, no need to swap any parts over to the new strut. Figure this could be a real time saver not having to run all 4 struts to Napa and wait for them to swap the springs. Just curious if they...

I need to replace the intake gasket on my 06 Explorer V8. I have the intake off and can see that there is some damage to the upper gasket for cylinder 6 but according to ford the upper gaskets are not serviced separate from the manifold assembly. Has anyone found a source for the upper...

Took my 06 V8 with 95k into my local shop to have them locate an exhaust leak that has been going on for a few month. The leak is not that bad and only occurs when the car is cold. Shop located the leak and the culprit appears to be a passenger side manifold gasket. They did not want to...

2006 Explorer 4.6 V8, ~ 90k miles Code P306 - cylinder 6 misfire. Swapped coils with the # 1 cylinder and still have a P306. Next step to replace the injector on number 6? Spark plugs were replaced ~ 20k miles ago... Thanks for the help.

I have looked through all the radiators issues (13 pages) but haven't seen anything about the V8. My O6 V8 Limited has sprung a leak, just noticed it this morning. Anyone else have this issue with the V8?

I posted this on the stock Explorer side with only 1 relevant response, I know I have seen a number of people mention they installed HID's. Please share your experience. I am considering putting a set of HID's in my 06 Explorer but am a bit concerned about the light focus. I understand the...

I am considering putting a set of HID's in my 06 Explorer but am a bit concerned about the light focus. I understand the mechanics of the light refraction in the headlight housing and how the focus changes as the whole bulb glows. That being said I also know that some cars do better with...

Changing the plugs on my 06 V8 tonight and 7 of the 8 broke. Any one in the McHenry area have a broken plug removal tool I can borrow, rent, buy? Any tricks to reomve the broken plug w/o the tool? Thanks Scott

I am thinking about installing a ceiling mounted DVD player in my 06 Ex. My concern is how do I mount this to the ceiling with the sunroof in the way? Any advise?

My 06 was running very rough this morning, after about 1/2 mile the engine light came on and then began flashing. I drove back home and just before I pulled into drive way the light stopped flashing and the car was running fine. Per the owners manual the flashing engine light indicates an...

Looking for a good high quality HIGH quality HID kit. I have heard good things about cqlights but looking for others that have experience with a particular brand. Thanks

I have tried to upgrade my lighting with out going HID (don't want to retrofit projectors and certainly don't want to blind oncoming drivers) but haven't reached the results I had hoped for. So far I have replaced the main lights with Silverstar's and changed the lower lights (fog?) from the...

Just installed the Brand Motion I-Pod system into my 06 with Nav last night. Overall very happy with the product, great sound quality and just a few bugs to figure out as to the display (more learning how to use it than anything). The only issues I encountered were getting the radio back into...

Took my 06 V8 Explorer in for service, oil change, fuel filter, trans flush, etc. The shop I took it too was not able to flush the trans, something about a solenoid that needs to be opened in order for the flush to be successful. Went to Ford and asked about it, they said it was just a normal...

After contacting Ford customer care and explaining I was very frustrated with the failed updates I was assured the new PCM update would permanantly fix the issue. I explained that with 34,000 miles and only 2,000 remaining on my warrenty I was worried I would be left holding the bag in the end...

Anyone install a block heater on an 06 or 07 with a V8? I am in the process of building a new house and our temp housing does not have a garage so mine will be sitting outside all winter. Since I only have a 5 mile drive to work I would like to get some instant heat in the car.

I am one of many who had the very hard shift to 1st gear. Had the PCM reprogrammed and then the mechtronics assembly replaced. Well it is shifting like crap again and the dealer told me Ford has stopped paying them to replace the mechtronics assembly. The dealer told me to call ford and...

Time for new tires on the my 2006 Explorer, the Cross Terrains are getting mighty low on tread and with the amount or driving I do in snow I won't make it through another winter. I am at a bit of a loss for what to replace them with. I was looking for something like a GY Fortera that would...

Got a factory Nav unit off of E-Bay to replace the audiophile stereo in my 06 last night. Install was simple and everything works, steering wheel controls and all. Next step is to get the XM direct unit with the I-Pod integrated. I am very happy with this for $575.

More of a rhetorical question than anything, but why is it that my 06 Explorer will never get 15.9MPG on the display, it is either 15.8 or 16. Same ting happens at 18.9... Am I being ****, yes. But what is the programming bug here?

I have the opportunity to buy a Ford Nav unit model 6L2T-18K931-BC that I would like to put in my 2006 Explorer with the audiphile system. Does anyone know where I can confirm this is compatible?

K&N Intake for the V8 - Dyno shows 11hp @ 4,500 rpms. http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=63-2573

The power lumbar support in my 06 felt like it had retracted in the seat, when I went to adjust it there was aclicking noise. Now the lumbar support doesn't work at all. I am still under warranty and will have them fix it but I was just curious if anyone else had a similar issue.