1996

Replaced the power steering pump in my 1996 Explorer 4.0L. The new pump has a fitting pre-installed on the reservoir that looks like the large half of the fitting in the attached photo. The fitting in the photo seems to be two pieces, but I cannot separate the fitting despite using some serious...

Hi. Recently I picked up a 1996 Ford Explorer with the M5OD 5 speed. The vehicle has approximately 57,000 original miles, and I'm a little stumped trying to fix this issue with shifting gears. The clutch pedal feels great and firm and I've already removed the clutch hydraulic system to attempt...

Beginner mechanic here just bought a 96 5.0 about two weeks ago and have been trying to fix it up. Didn’t do too great of a job inspecting it before I bought it. When I brought it home I realized the coolant system was extremely gunked up and was leaking down from somewhere that I can’t see. It...

As I've already posted about, I have a parasitic draw on my truck of about 500mA. This is considerable, especially for its age--modern vehicles might have a parasitic draw of 50mA, and they have many more sensors than this 30-year-old SUV. I've figured out (and am still working on) some of that...

All the junkyards around me do not have the intake or they are charging over $125 for a set. I found this one for $125 + free shipping. Worth it? Looks kinda rough. Is there any decent after market intakes? I have yet to find an after market that looks good to me. 4.0l OHV Thank you

I have a 1996 Explorer Sport with the 4.0l OHV. Old owners kid threw on a cheap and crappy “CAI” or hot air intake as I call it. I’m not even sure what the original one for this year looks like. I was told a 95’ would fit, but another person said it wouldn’t. I was told a 99 would fit. What do...

Hi all! I'm a British traveller. With my visa coming to the end in Australia I had to sell my beloved Explorer affectionately named Pat. She was bone stock when I bought her, with broken sway bar links and worn out shocks - drove like a boat and it was pretty scary on highways. This was the...

Hey y’all! It’s a Ford Ranger XLT 1996 New here but would y’all think it’s fixable or should I just try to sell it? I got it for $600 from a friend he got in a fender bender and bent the front end I’ve had it for about 3 years just driving it here and there keeping it running every so often but...

I have a 96 explorer sport 4.0 will not idle correctly at all, at idle in neutral it will start choking for a few seconds like it's running out of fuel then it will pick up and idle smoothly for a few seconds before starting to choke up again like a constant cycle of nearly dying then being...

I have/have had 5 Explorers, still have 2 now: 1996 XLT 2WD V8 5.0 bought new in '96, and 2000 V6 4WD ....

So I have a 1996 V8 Ford Explorer XLT that has seen some better days, however it's been with my family for a long time and I'd love to get everyone's serious opinion on if it can be saved or not (within a reasonable budget). The rear left body of the vehicle is sagging something fierce and has...

When I bought my 96 Explorer a few months back, there was an existing issue with the drivers side window. Switch works, motor turns, but makes a "bumping" noise while running and does not stop turning when the window reaches the top. My mechanic was running a diagnostic for an unrelated problem...

My name is Veronica . I'm new and I have a 96 explorer

Good evening all, I currently own a 1996 Ford Explorer XLT. I came across this forum while trying to find a fix to a starter problem. I've read a lot of threads still not quite finding what I needed... My wife decided to drive the truck low on gas and managed to park it at our home. We had a...

Good evening all, I currently own a 1996 Ford Explorer XLT. I came across this forum while trying to find a fix to a starter problem. I've read a lot of threads still not quite finding what I needed... My wife decided to drive the truck low on gas and managed to park it at our home. We had a...

96 XLT OHV V6 4.0L 250K on original motor Problem: Blown head gasket (and/or cracked head) Question: Should I include a valve job when having the heads replaced or will having a super tight top end overly stress my lower end and cause it to fail, or fail quicker? Condition of rings: Good...

Hi, I have a 1996 Ford explorer, I got a couple months ago. my Ford have been running fine and I take really good care of it. last month I was doing a lot of driving on the freeway and city. And while I was driving to my friends house I heard a loud snap and my speedometer started going crazy...

I can't drive my 1996 explorer xlt because my lower steering shaft u joint is all messed up. That particular part is discontinued and my mechanic cannot locate one. Does anybody know where to find this u joint? It's been three weeks since I could drive her. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

The AC will make a somewhat loud click about every 6 seconds. Every time it clicks the engine will slightly rev for a second whenever I'm idling. Here's a video of the AC under the hood.

I have a 96 EB and I know there was a trailer harness at one time. Previous owner gave away a wheelchair lift on the back of it, and the people who took it, took part/all of the harness. When I went looking today, I could find nothing of it. I did find a strange looking connector (see...

Went to put in hood struts today and found a switch in the engine compartment laying on the headlight access panel. I have no idea what it may go to. I had the car in a shop about 2 weeks ago for a oil change and a issue with my fog lights. http://imgur.com/jWd23uU http://imgur.com/jojrtDa...

This will serve, hopefully, as a progress thread on my new to me Explorer Back story: I recently acquired a 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 4WD truck. It was owned by my deceased step father since it was new, then to my mother, and now to me. Cracking a little over 193k miles, it has had...

Hello y'all, im not much of a car junkie so i have no idea whats going on with my car I have a 1996 Ford Explorer & about 3 weeks ago i went on a 600-800 mile trip about 3 weeks ago & suddenly the O/D light starts flashing; i got really worried since i was in the middle of no where but...

Here is my 1996 Explorer XLT I purchased for $1000 over 3 years ago with 90,000 miles, 6disc changer and a sunroof. I recently had issues with my windows not wanting to go down except when the door was open or cracked. Then the windows stopped working all together. I wasn't sure if it was the...

Hi, I recently bought a 96 explorer. I live in NC and have access to drive on beaches and want to do some modifications to make it better on the soft sand, I took it on the beach yesterday and it did pretty good stock I just want to make it better. So far I plan on doing: Torsion bar lift...

The lights come on and change accordingly, when I turn the switch i hear the clunk of the hubs locking but the 4wd isn't working at all. I just don't have a clue what it could be. Please help!

1996 Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0, automatic transmission, 135,000 miles. Over the last few years occasionally, maybe 1 in 10 starts, I'd have to jiggle the shifter to get the vehicle started. In the last few weeks it's turned into every start I'd have to jiggle it a lot, and last Tuesday nothing...

Hey all, so lets get straight to it, shall we?? I was gifted a 1996 Explorer XLT equipped with a 5.0. We an oil change and slapped some used tires on it after she had been sitting up for a few years in my parents driveway. Needless to say, she cranked on the first try after charging the battery...

My first post.... I picked up a 96 Explorer Sport model about a week ago, and have been picking up all kinds of good info from this forum. I purchased the truck to haul a small Boston Whaler.... so I've been going through the vehicle, looking for little things. ( so far, I've replaced...

I have a 96 AWD 5.0, My transfer case is pretty well shot. Whenever I let off the gas it rattles and sounds life the driveshaft it hitting, its not hitting anything. I was wondering if anyone knows a way to disconnect the front driveshaft and still be able to drive it. Or will it hurt or help...

Hey guys I'm joining because I have questions and the internet can only tell me so much. I got a 96 explorer xlt 2WD explorer V8. Its only got 118,000 on it, no tranny problems, no rust, very clean and fully loaded. Its says "explorer" on top of the engine. Every video or step by step pictorial...

New member here. Been surfing this forum for bout 2 years and finally decided to sign up to get some opinions. I find this forum highly informative and useful. I have a stock 96 Explorer XLT 4.0 2wd @ 196,x.. miles. My father bought it from a coworker who had taken us camping in the same...

Hello! I noticed antifreeze leaking onto the ground towards the front of my 1996 Explorer Sport a couple of days ago. Last night it seemed worse and by this am I could see a steady drip. I took it to a Monro shop today to get the oil changed and told the guy of my issue with the leak. He said...

This is a side by comparison between the socket holes on two Aerostar taillights.

VIN # 1FMDU35P3TZB18794 - Should be a 1996 AWD V8 Eddie Bauer explorer. I bought this a few months ago for $800 just to pull my boat back and forth. It has been in rouuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh shape but did run good. It has an exhaust leak and the check engine light is on because of that. The...

Hi All.. Looking to find a replacement drivers seat for a 1996 Explorer Eddie Bauer. Am in Orange County Ca, would be open to go to either San Diego or LA.. Helping my father recon it for a sale and the seat is the only big item to change. If anyone knows of a good parts yard in this area it...

Have my 1996 explorer xlt v8 awd got it 3 yrs. Ago with 30,000 miles from an old lady who's son died before he could really enjoy it and its my baby but I'm going nuts trying to figure out if its possible to lift a 96 with AWD.. looking to get atleast a 2inch lift .. 4 inch would be the ****...

Hi - I have a 1996 Ford Explorer Limited. V6 Automatic Tranny 4wd. This truck has been good to me. However, it is not good on gas and has many small issues to repair. Engine light wont go off and so wont pass smog - although the emmisions are perfect and under the radar! I stopped putting...

I have a 1996 Explorer 4D 4x4 4.0L. I recently replaced a bad fuel pump, and also installed a new tank and hanger assembly. Until I did this, the gas gauge worked just fine. After install, it does not move off the bottom below 'E'. Dropped the tank and checked it with the pump removed from...

my 96 explorer 4.0 4wd leans to the left when looking at it from the rear. anyone know how to fix this, and whether its something small or something serious. thanks