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    Vent control stuck on vent?

    Has anyone replaced the HVAC control module? Reason I'm asking is that here in the past couple of weeks I've noticed when trying to change blowing modes to say defrost it won't switch to the defrosters and stays on vents. Is it possible the module is bad ir is there another piece that could be bad?
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    MyFord Touch, MyLincoln Touch upgrades shipping this week

    http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/06/myford-touch-mylincoln-touch-upgrades-shipping-this-week/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+weblogsinc%2Fautoblog+%28Autoblog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
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    Transmission Surge on cold mornings

    Recently since it's been getting cold I've noticed that after a cold start and driving if I hit the brake a little hard to stop, the transmission will start to surge and take off so I have to release the brake a little to keep the vehicle from shutting down. It currently has 109k miles and we...
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    Spark plug suggestion

    I need to replace my spark plugs and was wondering what everyone is using in their 4.6 V8?
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    Power Folding Mirrors

    Has anyone though about doing this modification to their XLT? I have a feeling the connectors would be the same and all the parts that would need to be purchased are the mirrors, and new driver side control panel with the folding mirror button.
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    Parking Brake question.....

    What does a 2003 Explorer use for the parking brake? Brake Pads or Brake Shoes? I know it is a disc setup but wasn't sure if there was shoes used as the parking brake.
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    Who plans on waiting till MY2012??

    Looks like MY2011 is going to be a very short build year for the Explorer. Craig from Ford confirmed that MY2012 will begin shipping this coming August. I don't foresee an changes at all from MY2011 to MY2012 besides MFT software updates or some of the recalled / problems people have been...
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    Engine dies when slowing down?

    This has been happening for a year. It doesn't always do it but occasionally will on the initial start up and drive of the day and be fine the rest of the day. I will be driving it down the road then have to come to a stop. Then when it's stopped it will die. Sometimes it surge before it...
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    Replacement Shocks?

    What is the best replacement shock for our vehicles?
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    Paint Corrosion TSB...

    Does anyone know if Ford will still fix this TSB? http://www.autosafety.org/uploads/phpmXymhD_FordAluminumPaintCorrosion.pdf
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    06+ 18" Wheels...............

    Has anyone tried to put the 06+ 18" Chrome wheels on their 02-05's? Just wanting to see what it would look like.........
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    Replacement struts.........??

    What are some good replacement struts for a 2003 Explorer XLT?
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    Surging when coming to stop or stopped...

    Sometimes my 2003 Explorer XLT 4.6L likes to surge when its coming to a stop and then sometimes when the brakes are applied fully but will go away after a few surges. One time it died doing it. Anyone have a idea on what it could be? I plan on replacing the spark plugs b/c I assume it could...
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    2003 Ford Explorer 4.6 XLT Suspension??

    I was wanting to try and give my truck a smoother and less rough ride. What's a good shocks & strut combo to achieve this? I've noticed that the Aviators ride very nicely...what kind of suspensions underpin those vehicles? Thanks in advance...
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    2004 Explorer Cross Bars

    Will the roof cross bars from a 04 explorer fit on a 03? I know they change the roof rack I blieve in 05 or 06.
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    HELP!!! Radio install in 03 XLT!!!

    Ok I just pulled the radio out of my 2003 Explorer XLT and I noticed that there are 2 connecters that connect to the radio. One is your main harness for all your speakers, power, and etc... then there is another connector beside it that has 2 wires coming out of it. Is this to a sub?? I...
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