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    1994 Ranger A/C Problem

    I just recently bought a 1994 ranger 4cyl. The a/c compressor does not kick on when I press the a/c button (The light lights up though). I ran 12 volts to the compressor and it does spin. I did some research and changed the WOT relay, still no luck. I pulled out the WOT relay and put...
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    Test drove the whole new lineup of Ford F150's!

    Here are some videos of me test driving Ford's new lineup of engines in the F150's. The ecoboost V6 is amazing.
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    Got rid of my Explorer...

    Well if anyone remembers...I had an 06 Explorer with 92000 on it when I sold it....worst truck I've owned by far... Traded it in for a Tundra... -Had the 4.0L radiator problem..replaced that. -Rear axle seal went out. -Rear windshield wiper motor went out. -Rear defroster broke...
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    Snow in Maryland (2 feet)

    Took my X out all day yesterday in the snow...blizzard warnings...2 feet of snow..with my new Definity Dakota A/T's (Pepboys Brand)...they did great. I have a bull bar on my explorer and I was plowing about 6 inches of snow with it just driving. Here are some pictures...I did not get stuck...
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    In Wisconsin for the week...

    Got about 12-15 inches and 50mph winds on my trip in wisconsin this week. X did great, with the new Definity Dakota A/T's. Check out the video..I was on it pretty good trying to get sliding.
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    Replaced control arm..still problems..please help

    So i had a meeting wtih a guardrail a while back (in the whoops! section)...and today i finally got the right front lower control arm replaced..it was folded in half. It used to be pulling to the right..now its pulling to the left....not all the time..just like over 50mph... They rode with...
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    New tires and Rims!

    Just put my new tires/rims on today...cragar soft 8's with Definitly Dakota A/T's (235/70/16...no wheel spacers but with the soft 8's those wheels stick out pretty far. Just another question...I bent my control arm a while back..and first off..what exactly is that? Like does anyone have a...
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    Adding Tow Hooks to an 06

    I have an 06 XLT..and Im heading up north in december, and I want some tow hooks that are easy access if I happen to find myself in a ditch :cool: Any suggestions on where to mount them? I do have a bull bar on tthe front..so I would need some other spots to mount them that are eeasy...
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    Paint problem with 06 X?

    I have a 2006 XLT...and I just washed/waxed it friday..and while cleaning the right side I realized it felt really rough. So I scrubbed some more..still really rough..almost like sandpaper. I looked closer..and little red specs could be seen covering the whole right side of the truck and some...
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    Wow...what a day...

    Woke up at 8AM....started working on dropping the gas tank to replace the EVAP canister. Pain in the butt that was. Trying to unclip the plastic hooks is impossible...and dropping the gas tank with my aftermarket exhaust was fun. So got that done about noon..spent noon-4 washing/waxing and...
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    2006 Wheels and exhaust question

    I know there are a lot of threads on wheels..but I cant seem to find any of them. I dont know why. Quick question, would these wheels fit my x? Cragar 3977712 16 X 7 ...5 X4.5 and 4" backspace. Second...do we really have two CAT's?
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    HELP 06 XLT will not fill up with gas.

    I have a 2006 XLT 4x4 with the 4.0 V6 with 87000 miles. Went to the dealer for my free oil change 3 days ago...as usual...and they always manager to screw soemthing up. So I go to fill up with gas afterwards..and it takes 3 gallons and clicks off. I was down to below a quarter tank so I know...
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    New Brakes Rotors.

    Okay, I am in desperate need of new front rotors..just replaced pads to keep it running. so my rotors are cracked..due to excessive heat..like have little spider cracks all over. Should I get slotted/drilled next time to keep temps down? Or go with the $40 a rotor ones. Any input would...
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    Which Exhaust

    I have the 2006 XLT V6 and I'm going to get dual exhaust soon. Anyone recommend one? I dont want a lot of drone in the cabin but I want as close to a v8 sound as possible, but not overwhelming. Any ideas? Thanks I have a flowmaster 40 single outlet right now but I think it sounds a...
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    Gibson Exhaust

    Gibson Exhaust on an 06 XLT v6 anyone?
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    Curious Question about keyless entry...

    I have an 06 XLT with no keyless entry....think the wiring is there for it? I havent seen another 06 XLT without it....?
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    4x4 Auto

    2006 Exploror XLT v6 I have the 4x4 Auto. I blame it for me kissing the guardrail last week. So the question I have....I know I can do the Brown Wire Mod, but I dont have the knowledge or ability to figure it out. what if I just pulled the 2 or 3 fuses for 4x4/transfer case? Will I...
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    Explorer + Guardrail == Boom Boom Pow

    So i was pulling out of a park & ride...making a left turn...and the roads had just gotten wet from some rain. pulled out...back end slid a little..i pull the wheel the other way and at teh same time the auto 4x4 kicks in and plows me into a guardrail. Right front first then right rear. Tow's...
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    Do we have an ashtray?

    Just wondering if our 06 XLT's have an ashtray or not...I was looking at teh lamp replacement and it said theres an ashtray light.....?
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    Swapping Radio....

    Would I be able to swap this with my current 1CD player in my 06 X? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-Ford-Explorer-Mountaineer-6-Disc-CD-Player-Changer_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem4cead6fb6bQQitemZ330357472107QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVideo
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    Toggle Switch found....

    So i bought my X used about 8 motnhs ago.... I was wiring up my CB radio yesterday, and removed the paneling on the left side of the console (drivers side) by the drivers feet. Out fell a toggle switch, on/off, turned on....with 2 wires running into it. Is this factory...or any ideas what...
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    Changing brakes on 06 X

    I have 06 X..and it needs pads and rotors. someone mentioned to me today that teh newer mustangs have a special tool needed to release the caliper to put the new pad in. Is this the same way with the new explorers? Anything special I need to do? Im replacing pads and rotors.
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    4x4 Question on 06 X

    Okay, so I noticed this tonight...since it was raining. Whenever the 4x4 auto kicked in, the car started to pull to the left. I was stumped a little. So i decided to test it, and drove down a straight road...and gave it gas in 4x4 auto. it went straight. Then i switched over to 4x4...
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    Radio Problems.

    So i dont kno if this has been discussed before..but I have an 06 XLT with the 1CD am/fm radio.When I put a CD in..and put it on pause....about 2 minutes later it will start playing the first song on the CD from the beginning.# and still flashing PAUSE.# not a problem really, but just wondering...
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    Just threw code...P061B.

    Just threw a code....i drove 700 miels today...indiana to maryland..up and down mountains...pushing pretty hard with my V6 06 X. I parked it for about an hour..then headed up the road... it sat for about 20 mins...and then i went and put it in reverse...backed out of my spot..then put it in...
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