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1996 Ford Explorer V6 Exhaust to Manifold bolt length?
I have a 1996 Ford Explorer and I'm trying to find the right length bolts for the Exhaust to cylinder head and I need help deciding the length of the bolts I need for my rocker arm support bolts. I purchased a set of M8-1.25 x 65mm for the exhaust which I think is a bit small and for the rocker...- Clarence38
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What size gauge wire for 1996 Ford Explorer driver side power window.
I recently soldered my power window connector together and I am wanting to re-dew the wiring so it's a reliable connection. The blue wire connects to the copper wire between the orange, pink, and purple wire. I'm thinking the gauge wire is a 6 gauge but not sure and need some insight. Ps. The...- Clarence38
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1996 Ford Explorer Limited V6 Pushrod engine alternator amperage
I recently purcahse a new carquest professional 95amp alternator and my headlights flicker but everything on the vehicle is stock. I'm going to buy another alternator this time 135amp hoping that would fix the problem. What would you all recommend? Battery terminals are clean and I have a new...- Clarence38
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1996 Ford Explorer Rear Axle
Can I get some suggestions on what this spring type thing is? I recently noticed it hanging from the rear of my 96 Ford Explorer Limited and I have no Idea what it can be.- Clarence38
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1996 Ford Explorer Stutters/sputters and shuts off
I have a 1996 Ford Explorer Limited Edition. I have been noticing the engine stuttering and shutting off after shutting the vehicle off and letting it cool down for about 20/30mins. I start the engine up again and the battery gauge bounces around, the engine stutters, and it shuts off. I try to...- Clarence38
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Headlight issue 1996 Ford explore Eddie Bauer edition
Help. My daughter just picked up a 1996 Ford explorer Eddie Bauer edition. She was driving home last night and her headlights went out. She told me she didn’t have any low beams to begin with just high beams. And she was driving with those. All of her other lights work. I checked all the fuses...- smgreene1966
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hello im cody looking for radio weiring diagram for an 02 caddy deville dhs sedan 4d and 1996 ford explorer xlt 4d 4x4 v6
hello im cody looking for radio weiring diagram for an 02 caddy deville dhs sedan 4d and 1996 ford explorer xlt 4d 4x4 v6- codey1793
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1996 ford ranger 4x4 xlt 4.0 transmission overheating
In April I bought a 1996 Ford ranger 4 L XLT 4x4 177k miles I had some transmission overheating problems that I was unaware of and the transmission burnt itself up I went to a shop and they said that the radiator that I got (aftermarket aluminum one which clearly stated it was the right one for...- Kade831
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1996 Ford Explorer Rear Leaf Springs and Bushing Replacement
I just wanted to put this information out there, I had a hard time tracking it down myself. I could not find a definitive answer anywhere on what bushings or even what size I needed for my leaf springs, so I finally pulled everything apart and measured it with calipers and found a suspension...- JCross0525
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- 1996 ford bushings leaf spring
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1996 Ford Explorer Limited in Ivory Pearlescent Clearcoat Metallic
1996 Ford Explorer Limited in Ivory Pearlescent Clearcoat Metallic #FordExplorer #FordExplorerLimited #1996FordExplorer #1996FordExplorerLimited #FordExplorer1996 #FordExplorerLimited1996 #IvoryPearlescentClearcoatMetallic #FordExplorers #fordexplorer4x4 #FordExplorer96 #96FordExplorer...- MuscleJunkie
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1996 Ford Explorer + 1997 Mountaineer Video Owners Guide converted from VHS to YouTube
A few weeks ago Brian Donnelly on the "Explorer Nation 1st an 2nd gen" facebook group offered up a 1996 video owners guide and I offered to convert it to digital. He shipped it off to me and I got it up online. The HiFi version has cleaner audio, but it peaks a lot. The non-HiFi audio is...- Justin_
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Wanted 1996 ford explorer hood release cable
Ok so I can't seem to find a new Hood release cable for my Explorer, everyone I've looked at skips from 94 to 97, why don't anyone make these cables for 95/96 anymore? Hoping that maybe some of you guys know someone that still has new old stock! So far not even some of the Ford dealers have...- Terry Long Sr.
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driver back door... 1996 Ford Explorer
Hi.. I have a 1996 Ford Explorer. Have had it for years now. All the sudden the numbered push keys to unlock my doors would not pop my locks up and my key refuses to open the door also. This created the problem of doors refusing to open. I believe the spring in my front driver's door broke...- Stormy Daze
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swap 1996 ford explorer transmission for a 2006 mustang transmission
I have swamped my 1996 transmission for a 2006 mustang transmission and the wiring harness are so different .iv looked up every diagram but still can't match them need help.- dlyork
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1996 ford explorer eddie bauer 2wd 4.0 oil pan gaset replacement
I have searched this site and several others looking for answers about oil pan gasket replacement on my 96 Eddie Bauer 2wd 4.0 OHV oil pan gasket replacement and find NOTHING on my( this) particular explorer...Oil pan is leaking and need to replace the gasket..EVERY where I look it is said to...- whuzit
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1996 ford explorer donor no key
Im looking at a 96 explorer to use for a 302 swap into my 93 ranger. I found someone selling an explorer but they don't have the keys. Is there something I could do in order to get the vehicle into neutral to tow?- trackmd
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1996 Ford mercury mountaineer v8engine oil cooler assembly v8
Please how can I get oil cooler assembly for Ford mercury mountaineer v8 engine 1996, my own is spoiled- kwasiamoah
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1996 Ford Explorer XLT ABS Module Failure
I have a 1996 Ford Explorer UN XLT 4 litre SOHC Wagon, it now has an ABS Module failure rendering the ABS inoperable., but still safe to drive My car was in the last shipment of turnkey drive on/drive off vehicles to arrive in Australia direct from the USA in March 1996. It has been a great...- LesB
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1996 Ford Explorer front diff
So I have 96 Ford Explorer with Dana front diff says on the cover 46334 033-6 Rev-a 09-15-93 Do they make a posi for it ? Mine seems to make a bad vibration In the spider gears. Who sell s the stock spider s and bearing s .- Taube
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1996 Ford Ranger 2.3l won’t start After you shut it off
No crank no start after it has ran for about five minutes fuel pump works the fuel pump relay is good- Trentkellogg
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1996 Ford Explorer V8 AWD blown fuse or circuit
I replaced the serpentine belt and made sure to follow diagram. Everything looked good but something popped when I tried to start it. Now it won't crank, none of the lights work. How can I track down the culprit?- FOGYJOE
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1996 ford explorer engine swap
Hello I can't seem to find engine bay specks for my 96 Ford Explorer. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how hard or if it would be possible to replace my 4.0 V6 with a 1959 Chevy Impala 6 cylinder with power glide trans?- Jathen Van Fleet
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New "to me" 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0l 4WD
Hey guys, I was finally able to setup an account and decided to get some input. J_C commented on it on "the other forum", but the usernames are the same... First off, I picked up a 1996 Explorer XLT 4wd with the 4.0l OHV engine. It only had just under 42k miles on it. It must have been in a...- DP96XLT
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1996 Ford Explorer Control Head (Dash control unit) F67Z19980BC
Hello all: I have a 1996 ford explorer Eddie Bauer edition and my A/C suddenly stopped working. Initial signs of something being wrong was when I put the AC to Max and there being a pause before the air started blowing strong. I took my vehicle to my local mechanic and after doing some...- jocasio
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1996 Ford Explorer roof rack rails - removal tips?
Today I attempted to reinstall the factory OEM roof rack crossbars on my '96 since I'd removed them a few years ago. They were removed because the hold down threaded "nuts" that the crossbar ends screw into, were stripped out (long story short, found out the hard way trying to haul a mattress...- SteveRosenow
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1996 ford explorer transmission issue
Ok had an old post put a 2000 drive train no transfer case in my 96. Already did engine parts swap. In the old thread I switched the park/rev/neutral switch and did the wire conversion for the shifting solenoid plug. First off not all colours matched as per old thread ??? And now truck won't...- Taube
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1996 ford explorer
I bought a 2000 and I am swapping in the a/c to my 1996 but at the accumulator the plug is different. Not sure what was there on the 96 as it was all removed but the connector is different. Can post pics just not sure how.- Taube
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1996 Ford Explorer with a 1999 Ford Explorer engine
Hey all, so I’m having idle issues and check engine lights are always on. Anyways I’ve removed all the old o2 sensors to replace them and ran into and issue with the connectors not matching. I only have 3 sensors and can only hook up two of them. Found one just dangling there unhooked and...- Dukeish
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1996 Ford Explorer needs to go asap.
Hello. I'm unable to post in the classified section. So please excuse me for posting this here. Long story, short... By 7am (9/17) Monday morning, all vehicles on my block need to be moved in order for street repairs to be performed. If not, it will get towed. The problem? My 96 has a broken...- JerseyExploring
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1996 Ford explorer 4x4 cranks but won't start
Fuel pump, relay, fuel cutoff switch spark, ??? How to know which it is before spend ton money- Lori greene
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1996 Ford Explorer - Been Sitting.
I have a 96 Explorer 5.0 AWD that has been sitting the past few months barley started. I want to get it back into shape. Have a few issues right now though. Battery is dead, gotta get a new one. The interior has started to become moldy and have a small leak in the back. I was thinking about...- dhmnuts
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1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 OHV Low Compression
So I've been getting a misfire on cylinder 4, lately been jerking after 40mph. I've thrown plugs, wires, coils, maf, iac, intake gaskets at this thing (had other reasons), never fixed my misfire, its just now gotten worse. Does not do it all the time. It doesn't over heat, my oil looks good as...- TexomaExplorer
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Strange Coolant Leak on 96 Explorerks, I have a 1996 Ford Explorer 4.
Hi Folks, I have a 1996 Ford Explorer all stock, with a 4.0L V6. I noticed coolant ( Green ) dripping of the rear of the engine where it meets the tranny. I can't seem to find the leak, it looks like it is on the rear of the motor on the passenger side, it has a small trail of Green water...- AA7KN
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1996 Ford explore XLT
I replace the fuel pump on a 96 explore XLT I can no longer get fuel to the fuel rail pass the feel regulator to the rail I think I've got a vacuum problem but I'm not sure what should my back and be at idle I replaced the pump been through two filters PCV valve A new fuel regulator and a...- Kipp A Murray
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Looking at a 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4
As the title states, I'm considering purchasing a '96 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 with the V6 for $1500. It is a two owner vehicle with 164k miles. It looks incredible for its age both inside and out. Obviously I'll be doing a PPI before buying, but does it sound like a good deal? I know the...- JabroniBro1
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1996 Ford explorer sport pioneer sound system
Hi, just bought a Ford explorer sport 96 and the previous owners say that it came stock with this pioneer 6 cd changer and sub and amp built in. Now I just bought my own amp and sub a kicker comp 15" and I would like to know how to set it up with the pioneer head unit. I've been through this...- Jrtodd2
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1996 Ford Explorer Windows going Haywire
Hi all! First post, and looking for some ideas on what is causing the power windows in my 96 Explorer to go down when the vehicle is placed in reverse or drive. I have done a quick search of the forum and have not come across this issue. The windows operate fine when the engine is off, or when...- WMC99
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1996 Ford Explorer EGR valve question
I have a 96 Ford Explorer V8 I was looking for vacuum leaks with brake clean I sprayed in the EGR valve on the orange rubber inside of it my idle changed is this a vacuum leak also I had a scanner on it my short-term fuel trim when negative 7 the long-term fuel trim positive 7 at idle- myles1984
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1996 ford explorer limited edition
Can any one help me? I have a 96 limited edition ford explorer..i let my brother inlaw try to install a aftermarket amp and subs but when he,gave,it back there was no sound at all and he told me that he could figure out what the problem is..i have a stock amp and sub and another box im not too...- Perthina
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1996 Ford Explorer XLT
Hi Guys, I am a new member here, thanks for having me. I have a 1996 Ford Explorer XLT , my windshield wipers only work on high, could someone Plz tell me if they have ever had this problem and if so did you fix it and how did you Go about it. Also the back...- jeri
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- 1996 ford all season
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