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Thanks for the input. As for the search I tried "The search term you specified (xm) is under the minimum word length (3) and therefore will not be found. Please make this term longer. If this term contains a wildcard, please make this term more specific." I prob could have tried...

XM Radio opinions? (Good, Bad, Ugly) Thanks

Try www.travroute.com I personally have the Pocket CoPilot for my iPAQ and it works GREAT. Has a moving map and even gives turn by turn voice directions (sounds like electronic chic). I also like the "time to destination" readout, lets you know when you will make it to your destination, so...

Was the approx $40 for the part or to have the dealer replace the part? (my guess is just the part). Mine was doing this during the fall but somehow "fixed itself". However I woul like to fix it as now that Im driving my son (10 wks old) to from daycare any of the "little" issues take on...

Yeah, my list of lights out is as follows door keypad power mirror headlight switch So far I can live with these.... I have heard from others Instrument cluster lights Radio display Rear Wiper control Power window switch lights AC / Heat control lights...

I dont have the automatic climate control but thought that the "heat" mode would not run the fan until the engine is warm to keep the system from blowing cold air on you while the engine warms up. As also stated if the temp gauge takes a long (more than 15 min at idle) to come up to temp prob a...

Check your sunroof shade. Mine rattles (audio off, just driving down the road) with the shade open. If I close the shade the rattle disappears. I need to check and see what has come loose as this started about mid last summer.

Jeff, thanks for the info. If you get the sound byte I would like to hear it. Just a FYI for those who have iPAQ's. I have the Pocket CoPilot GPS from Travroute and it works great.

Jeff, if you could post how the final install went I would appreciate it. I have a 96 4.0 and need new exhaust. I am considering the Borla but dont want it to be much louder than stock. I dont know how you would post the sound (without having it on your own web site), but if you would email...

I have the Yakama "rail rider" towers that fit into the stock Exp rails. Once I remove the bike attachments from the bars the rack works great for hauling wood up top. I use the ratcheting type web tiedowns and all is secure. When hauling 4x8 sheets of plywood I did run a strap through the...

Had the driver side sag on my 96 XLT at around 60k. Adjusting the Torsion bars (up front) + driver - pass, fixed it. Now at 80k I can tell about a 1/4 differnce so I think I will swap the rear springs once the weather warms up (garage is about 23 - outside 6).

A little trick my dad told me: When changing diff fluids ALWAYS remove the FILL plug FIRST. This way if you cant get the plug out (the 3/8 square holes are notorious for rounding out) you arent stuck with a empty diff and no way to fill.... :(

Given that it is -1 (wind chill is -11) out right now, I too would be interested in any models of remote starters that people on the forum have (good reviews AND bad reviews). Thhhhhaaaaaaannnnnkkkkkkssssss (shivering).

My '96 had the leaking heater control valve issue for about a year. It only leaked when the AC/Heat/Def selector swith was in the OFF position. I finally replaced it and the job was about 15min and $17 for the part. No more leak.

Make sure you check the heater control valve. Mine was leaking BUT only in some AC/HEAT/VENT control positions. Part is on the passenger side up near the AC condensor tank (at least on my '96). I has 4 hoses going into the valve and a vacuum control linkage. There is a good chance that if...

Rain X deicer in the windshield (and rear) fluid resevours. This stuff is GREAT. It melts the snow/ice and gives you rain X like performance without the sore shoulder.

Brans, at Pismo with 2wd BE CAREFUL. You should be ok on the packed sand (beach near waterline) but if you venture into the dunes you will get stuck. I used to 4wheel (Ranger) and MX bike there and we had to air down the tires and KEEP MOVING in many places in the dunes. We still got stuck...

Maybe an exhaust leak? Mine made a bad sound in that exact area. Good luck.

I no longer buy my oil (or anything else) at Wally world.... They have discontinued "used oil" dropoff... Wallmart used to have a very nice and convienent oil drop-off station out by the auto center. I asked the manager and he said that disposal was costing them too much and closing the...

My problem with Wally World (WallMart) is that they no longer accept used motor oil. I like to change my own oil and need a place to dispose of it in a responsible mannor. I used to be able to just drive up and drop off my milk jug of oil and all was good. Now that WallMart wont accept my oil...

I had this problem for a couple of months and it drove me nutz. I never saw any coolant on the floor but the level kept going down and my wife could smell "pancake syrup" at stoplights. I checked the carpet (fearing heater core....) and it was dry (thankfully). I then got lucky. I decided to...

With your towed weight around 3500 I would say you are ok. The bumper is rated at 3500 but I think the vehicle is slightly higher (exact rating vary all over the place but 4200 is in my mind for some reason). Believe it or not 4x4 is rated LESS than a 4x2 for towing capacity (due to the...

96_explorer.com, I am in the same situation as you. I have a 96 xlt 4.0 4x4 and use it to tow my boat. I actually figure my towed weight to be about 5k which I am sure is over the Max for the vehicle (if not it should be). I had a Class III 5000lb under bumper reciever installed as the...

Tim B, I have the same "clunk , clunk". I checked numerious suspension items and finally noticed the problem when my wife was driving and I was riding in the back seat. The seat rails on the drivers pwr seat are worn enough that when braking - the seat rocks fwd (only a 1/16-1/8 in) "clunk"...

Before your ditch your AC remember that the AC is on when you use the Defroster in the winter... Just my .02

I too have the sunroof rattle (actually it is the sunroof shade that rattles). I looked as best I could but cant see a way to stop it without removing the headliner.... anybody figures this out PLEASE post. Thanks

Mike, Im right there with you on the "air shocks" + I was always told that shock mounts are not "load bearing" (shocks control movement-ossilation), springs are what carry the load. That said I have been looking for something that will not negatively affect the Exp ride without a load (95% of...

Just an FYI I have a '96 with the original windshield and it developed a leak this winter. I tried the goo fix and that did not work. So I figured oh well I needed a new windshield (pitted somewhat)anyway. At the windshield replacement place I got the bad news.... windshield frame is...

Anyone try the RoadMaster Active suspension "shocks". They mount in a horizontal position and seem an alternative to a helper leaf. I am looking to retain rear ride height (only 2 in or so) when towing the boat. But dont really want to install an add-a-leaf and deal with the reduced ride...

Thanks for the info. I double checked the location and it indeed seems to be close the the gutter channel. I gently lifted the seal at the gutter and there is noticable deterioriation. Fortunatly I will have full access to the wifes car all next week so I am planning on letting the seal dry...

With all the high wind and rain in the last 5 days my Exp has developed a winshield leak at the top drivers side (about 4 inches from the left corner).... I quickly checked the seal and it appears tight to the window. Any ideas? Thanks in advance

I had the exact same problem on my '96 xlt. I dont have a boneyard close but was only $15 or so at the Ford Dealer. just my .02

JLM and Jason, I to have the turn stalk "buzz" problem. I replaced the flasher because for me it all started this summer while towing the boat. This did NOT fix the problem and the Ford Dealer would NOT accept a return of the $30 flasher ($30 is very high for this part!!!). I disassembled...

Al, I too have a 96 xlt w/ 6 disk changer that fell apart. I removed it from the console and all sorts of parts fell out. You state yours is an '88, can you send a picture (I would be concerned about the connector and the physical dimensions of the unit). Thanks

Believe it or not I found a very complete supply of plastic "pins" at PepBoys. (I had to replace some front underbody molding that had come loose) and while I could not find the exact replacement I found pins that were very close. Good luck

Im new to the forum so Hello! I had the same problem with the rear driver side door. Turned out to be the internal portion of the black plastic handle. There is a "tab" molded into the plastic that was broken off (appeared by force). I replaced the handle (about 30min and $15 @ dealer)...