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  1. J

    Just paid $456 for a trans service

    I could have done it myself, I was expecting to pay a little but not $456 worth. I even supplied the filter & gasket. Christmas time I didn't want to deal with it. Good news someone must have did it before in 75K miles since the drain bolt was stripped. Shop could get it off but needed a new...
  2. J

    Timken hubs FYI

    These do include the ABS cable & new bolts. Just installed a front set. Part SP470200
  3. J

    What diff fluid?

    2WD open diff. Owners manual says 75W-90. But I see 75W-140 being used. Also will Mobil One LS synth work? It seems to have some limited slip additive in it. Thanks
  4. J

    Bad body mounts?

    I really thought this was fixed on the 3rd gens.... I've been battling some clunk since I bough the X in January. It's not suspension. 3 mechanics went over that. Now I think it's the #2 position body mounts on the drivers & passenger sides. The pic is blurry, but I can feel about a 1/2 inch gap...
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    Beeping when turn signal left on

    Discovered something. I get a rapid beeping from the cluster area when I leave my turn single on while moving. Can this be disabled? 2 times I was getting off a HW & left the signal on because I was turning the same direction at the end of the off ramp. It's a dummy reminder & I already know...
  6. J

    Drivers rear window stuck

    My driver rear window is stuck. Will not roll down with either switch. I know it's not eletrical. It will work for a short time if I bang the bottom the the door with a rubber mallet. Is this the window motor or linkage? window seal?
  7. J

    How to replace front map lights

    How do you remove the front map light housing to replace the 2 map lights? I have the sunroof & the home link one. Taking the lens cover off does nothing. I don't see screws. Just pull it off? Also why did the parts stores say 168 bulbs fit? They are NOT 168 bulbs. Have to get the long skinny...
  8. J

    I'm sliding in my seat

    Any easy thing I can do? When turning, my behind is sliding across the "leather" seat bottom. Then I crash into the driver arm rest. There's no grip at all. I'm used to aggressive bolsters that prevent this. Thanks
  9. J

    Anyone want a factory service manual set

    Just cover shipping. PM me. Complete 3 manual set for a 02 Explorer sport or sport trac. Should cover the majority of 2nd gen sports as well.
  10. J

    Flowmaster 50 on a 4.6

    A lot of old threads on this. Bad links to pics, & info. So, the 50 series is now different. There is a 50 deltaflow part #942451 & a super 50 part #52557. The super 50 is the renamed old SUV series 50. The deltaflow is the louder of the 2. The 40 series is much louder then both. The 50 delta...
  11. J

    Need radio bolt

    I found a wood screw that fit. PITA.
  12. J

    Gots me a V8

    After 1st gens & 2nd gens, I found a killer deal on a 04 EB V8. Only 70K miles, & they gave me a decent trade on my 02 sport. Everything works & the paint & interior are in great condition. Only thing not working is the CD player. CD error---getting replaced anyway. It's cool it's got the dual...
  13. J

    Need 02-03 sport gas tank stat!

    All cause a damn evap leak. The valve on top of my gas tank was the culprit. I bought a new valve & the shop attempted to install. Appears my tank is a unicorn. The valve was sort of molded into the gas tank. It was cut out. The replacement unit has no way to be secured in the hole. Attempts...
  14. J

    Ford thought this was a good idea? wiper linkage

    In the latest storm my passenger wiper stopped working & just the drivers side worked. I took it apart today. What a dumb design. The passenger side linkage is held with nothing but a press fit nub with a bushing. As seen in the pic, there's nothing to prevent the linkage from again falling...
  15. J

    Windshield leaking

    Since Ian hit, I have discovered my windshield is leaking. It's the sides/bottom I think. I have no water on my floormat but under it & up the sides I do. Also was wet under the dash. Headliner was dry. Do I have options? Other then replace the windshield? My insurance will cover replacement but...
  16. J

    Door lock problem, can open when locked

    FL had a cold spell. My X didn't like that. The passanger side door lock wouldn't unlock. Heard the motor. Key also didn't work. I left it alone. Seemed to be fine once the temp went back to normal. Forward now almost 2 months. I discover the passenger door will open from the outside when...
  17. J

    Do the rear cargo windows still leak?

    This was a 1st gen problem, & 2nd gen problem. All explorers I had. The rear cargo windows rubber adhesive would get brittle dry out & water would seep in behind the panels & then soak the carpet. Had to buy byutle rubber take the windows out, scrape the old stuff off & then apply new & rebolt...
  18. J

    Power steering pump/chirping

    I really thought the chirping was the tensioner....Nope. I replaced that,the idle pulley & the belt. Still chirping. Comes & goes. More apparent as I give it throttle. Doesn't do it at idle. From searching it seems the power steering pump could be the cause? How likely is that? I have never...
  19. J

    PSA...Keep a spare alarm battery in the vehicle

    If you have an aftermarket alarm or even a stock one, keep a spare FOB battery in the car. Got stuck for an hour cause the battery died in my Viper FOB. I could unlock the door with the key, but the the alarm blares & cut the ignition..... Had to walk a few miles to a store to find a 2032...
  20. J

    Replaced hatch/window struts

    I was surprised the little balls for these did nut rust off like my 1st gens. I was able to replace mine with the Strongarm replacements. OMG It's SO much effort now to close the hatch. Little too much. But they should loosen a little. Did the window ones too. It's nice to have that not...
  21. J

    Blown valve cover gasket

    My drivers side is leaking really bad & leaking onto the header. No warning, just went.(SOHC) After looking at the repair manual, I don't have the time to do it. Anyone know what a shop may charge to replace the drivers side gasket? And can recommend the gasket to use? Thanks
  22. J

    SOHC failure chances

    I get it, the engine is flawed by design with plastic guide rods. I know the internet makes things seem like it's every one made. Realistically if one doesn't see a problem with 18 years & 106K miles of use, & Mobil 1 every 3K miles with a new filter, can one expect it to fail out of nowhere...
  23. J

    Cranks no start

    I drove 260 miles 1 way. I then stopped to fill up gas. No problems before hand. No starting, fuel or otherwise. I got gas, tried to start, cranks, but won't start. The button on the inertia switch is down. I popped it up manually & reset it. Took the connector out, looked fine. Wiggled it...
  24. J

    Climate control fan speed same on 1-3

    I replaced the Blower motor resistor 2 times. Still the same problem. Speeds 1-3 are the same speed. 4 kicks on high. Suggestions? It was working up until 4 months ago. No other problems.
  25. J

    so SLOW

    Is it the gearing? Power band of the SOHC? Emissions junk? 5MT gearing? All of the above? This thing goes no where fast. Compared to my 1st gens it's a dog. 2nd gear especially. I've driven the auto's & they don't suffer from this. It's a real PITA when I'm tying to merge into traffic or I...
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