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  1. Andy96XLT

    2004 explorer OD light blinking

    Hi all, Haven't been here in a while but having an issue with my parents 04 Eddie Bauer with the V6. My parents were driving along and all of a sudden the od light started flashing and they lost power. They were able to get home and I checked it out the next day but the od light wasn't flashing...
  2. Andy96XLT

    2004 Explorer 4.0 Idle air control question

    Hi All, Long time no talk. This I think is the first time I'm writing in this forum as I used to hang out in the 95-02 forum but recently moved up to an 04 EB with the 4.0. I had a quick question though, I had the check engine/service engine/ MIL go on today and the code was P0506 Idle air...
  3. Andy96XLT

    power steering issue

    Hey everyone, A week or so ago i noticed that my power steering was real stiff. I figured the fluid was low so i checked it and it was fine although very dirty. I drove it for a bit but the problem persisted so tonight i replaced the power steering pump. I was sure this was going to be it...
  4. Andy96XLT

    cat converter question

    I think I have narrowed down my car problem to a really bad misfire which ended up destroying my cats. I am about to address the misfire issue but after searching through this site I am having issues with the cats. I read on here that 2nd gens have 3 or 4 catalytic converters. My issues is that...
  5. Andy96XLT

    Lagging feeling and weird smell

    Today I went to take my explorer to work and when I got on the highway I immediately felt a lagging feeling. I couldn't completely put my finger on it but something was not right. a few seconds later the check engine light started flashing. I turned around and drove home, opened the hood and...
  6. Andy96XLT

    AC compressor is giving me problems

    Hey everyone, I went to recharge my AC yesterday and notice that the compressor clutch was cycling on and off while the AC was at max cool, (makes sense, the cycling should mean I needed to recharge.) I then tried to recharge the AC and the clutch wouldn't cycle on at all. I replaced the...
  7. Andy96XLT

    AC issues

    Hey everyone, I went to recharge my AC yesterday and notice that the compressor clutch was cycling on and off while the AC was at max cool. I then tried to recharge the AC and the clutch wouldn't cycle on at all. I replaced the compressor because I randomly had another one lying around...
  8. Andy96XLT

    Just a couple pics I thought you would enjoy

    I am uploading these about 3 months after I took them, but I figured people would still be interested in them. These were taking when I was working a balloon festival that we have near my house every year. I was lucky enough to crew for the Flag ha.
  9. Andy96XLT

    96 frame the same as a 99?

    Hey everyone, I need to get a new front hitch for my explorer. I custom made my old one but its not holding up as well as I want it to so I just want to buy one. The issue is that they don't make a front hitch for a 96 explorer. They do however make one for a 99. I thought they had the same...
  10. Andy96XLT

    2nd gen winch bumper

    Not sure if anybody else has posted this but I found something very interesting on ebay...
  11. Andy96XLT

    Nice ex on ebay

    Is this anyone's on the board? I likethe color combination and the front winch bumper, might be good for somebody in WI, Not too bad a starting price...
  12. Andy96XLT

    Should I be worried?

    Today after work I put my ex in reverse and it started to roll backwards slowly(I was on a slight decline) before the trans caught in reverse. When It did catch it made a loud clunk and started to be rough and the O/D light started flashing. I put the ex back in park, turned it off, waited a...
  13. Andy96XLT

    Nice buy on Ebay...

    Take a look at this nice ex on ebay. If I had the money I wouldn't mind having it... supercharged 5.0 with more http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-FORD-EXPLORER-EDDIE-BAUER-5-0-SUPER-CHARGED_W0QQitemZ280319337153QQihZ018QQcategoryZ6012QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
  14. Andy96XLT

    HELP! brake disk won't come off

    Hey everyone, I am starting to replace my front right hub and I have hit a brick wall. I cannot get the brake disk off. I have the caliper and big bolt off but the disk seems to be frozen. I was following the "how to replace the front hub" and have been hitting it with a rubber mallet but I...
  15. Andy96XLT

    hyundai tiburon bolt pattern ?

    My sister hit a curb and needs a new rim for her tiburon. I went to the junkyard today but they did not have any tiburons of course because that is what I was looking for. Now I just need to get a rim and tire for her. I know the bolt pattern is 4 on 4.5, but I can't seem to figure out what...
  16. Andy96XLT

    interesting turn signals...

    So I parked my car outside my apartment and put on my flashers and everything worked. I came outside, turned off my flashers, no problem. Than I went to make a left turn and I noticed that my left flasher is now flashing 2 to 3 times as quickly as it did 20 minutes prior. I checked the right one...
  17. Andy96XLT

    weird feeling while driving

    I notice the other day I am getting a weird feeling from the front passenger side of my car when I was driving. It felt almost like I had a flat tire or something because it seemed to happen in rotation, but after inspection I did not have a flat. I haven't noticed any change in ride except for...
  18. Andy96XLT

    Junk Yard Run!

    I am honestly not really sure where to post this, but I figured this works. On tuesday I plan on heading off to a huge junk yard to pick up some things. If anyone local needs anything I can pick it up for you, or if anyone not so local needs something smallish, or wants to deal with shipping I...
  19. Andy96XLT

    help, terrible gas mileage

    I have not been driving a lot recently but I just noticed on a trip that I am getting about 200 miles to a tank. I just checked today and to drive about 50 HIGHWAY miles I used a quarter of a tank. When my truck was stock I was getting about double this. I put bigger tires on (31") but it still...
  20. Andy96XLT

    slight overheating issue intermittenly

    Hey everyone, Today as I was driving home from a friends house my ex started to overheat a little. The check gauge light did not go on or anything, but the needle went up to half way between the little temp icon and the H. It usually stays right below the little icon. I turned my heat on...
  21. Andy96XLT

    How to install an aux transmission cooler 96

    Well after searching through the site and asking a lot of questions I finally decided to tackle putting my aux trans cooler on my 1996 XLT. I bought the cooler because in the summer I tow a small boat and in the winter I plow my driveway and some neighbors. Since nobody else seems to have a step...
  22. Andy96XLT

    transmission fluid flammable?

    Hey everyone, I apologize if this is a stupid question but is transmission fluid flammable? I am going to install a transmission cooler tomorrow since i've said I was going to install it for the past month and I just want to know if I can use a power tool to cut the line or not. Obviously if...
  23. Andy96XLT

    Hesitation going into reverse

    Hey everyone, Over the past few months I have noticed that my 96 explorer hesitates when I shift it into reverse when I first start it. The hesitation is longer depending on how cold it is. It eventually does go into reverse relatively smoothly, but sometimes takes up to 10 seconds. If I put...
  24. Andy96XLT

    2 quick questions

    Hey everyone, I just bought an aux tranny cooler to install before I put my plow on for the winter and have a question. Well actually 2 questions that are probably stupid, but I need to ask to make sure. First, the trans outlet tubing from the radiator is the bottom tube not the top one...
  25. Andy96XLT

    good trans cooler?

    I recently bought a small boat that I am towing with my ex which has the 4.0 OHV. I also have a small personal plow that I will be putting on my ex. I want to get a good transmission cooler to help protect my ex both while towing the boat now and while plowing later. I have been towing without...
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