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I have a 1998 Ford Explorer with the 5R55E transmission and the 4.0L SOHC engine, and I’m dealing with a serious problem. The vehicle takes off really slow, but once it shifts, it drives normally. It doesn’t seem to be slipping, but I suspect it might be starting in 2nd gear. When I manually...

Hi, As the title states, my explorer chugs and loses power on inclines and when circling on a cloverleaf. I changed the fuel filter and fuel pump about a year ago for unrelated problems. I have cleaned the MAF. The hoses all look in good shape. Any suggestions on what it could be? Thank-you!

So I got some newer 2017 explorer wheels for free and they look so good up next to my 1998 ford explorer, but when I was getting them put on the center bore on the 2017 wheels is too small for the hub on my 1998 explorer. I know you can get wheels machined so they fit over the hub but I'd rather...

!998 Ford Master parts catalog. Anyone know a source for these? Paper, Download, other media?

Hello everyone! I am new on this forum, but expecting to get some advice concerning my issue. While reversing into my driveway I heard a loud gong noise and lost reverse immediately. The sound was as if something had broken. Maybe as if a pin or teeth would snap and the car neutralized. Since...

I saw a mechanic today. I described the symptoms and showed him the 11 codes I was receiving from my OBII reader. He said it was definitely my transmission that is shot and giving me all the problems. Does anyone agree with this? I would have to have it towed and after I just paid $2k for the...

Hello all here, I am new to this forum. I installed new front brake pads last week and noticed a slight pull to the right when braking. So I ordered and installed new front brake calipers as the old ones were crusty. While changing the calipers out there was a noticeable grunt/burp like noise...

Hi, My Explorer keeps stalling and won't restart until I leave it for 2 to 3 hours - had to have it towed home last week. Today I let it idle for about 10 minutes without the AC and it didn't stall. However I turned on the AC and about 5 minutes later it stalled and of course now won't start...

So I swapped my 1998 Ranger with (what I was told was from) a 2001 explorer 5.0. The issue is that it keeps throwing the p0340 and p0720 codes. I replaced the cps and it's still throwing the same code. I noticed that the cps was a 3 wire connector vs the newer 2 wire connector like the newer...

Hi, I recently replaced the rear liftgate lock actuator as the old one would no longer unlock the liftgate. Now when attempting to unlock the liftgate, sometimes it unlocks with one press of the button (in the vehicle) and sometimes it takes 2 or 3 presses. I do not have a remote. Is it a...

Hi, Sometimes when I go to open the liftgate (rear door), the handle just squeezes forward, no resistance and it won't open, like it is locked but all the doors have been unlocked. Other times, there is resistance and it opens. If I play with the unlock/lock button on the drivers door or the...

I am hoping some wise soul will be able to help me out please. Problem: No power to the fuel pump, the radio doesn't work, heater blower is not working and there is no milometer on the dash - it is just blank. Can anyone throw some light on what is causing these problems please? Is it the...

I have a 98 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0 V8 that has the codes p0171 and p0174 lean on both banks and it is idling really rough and the exhaust sputters. Sometimes won’t go above 2500 rpm runs ok(not great) when driving/ coasting but when I stop if feels like it’s going to stall. I have recently...

Hi. I cannot seem to find information regarding changing the oil pan gasket on my particular Explorer. Does the engine or the transmission have to be pulled in order to change the gasket? Thank-you.

Side mirros stopped working, power to the switch, new switch, still not working.

Greetings my fellow Explorer Owners! I read just about every thread relating vanity mirror issues but I still have not been able to solve the problem I’m experiencing. Any help would be greatly appreciated : ) I am restoring a 1998 Explorer. The map light and vanity mirror lights do not work...

Hi, I do not have an outside ambient air temp sensor or gauge in my 4L Ford Explorer. Has anyone added one? If so, where did you buy it?

While driving I smelled strong electrical overheating. Then I noticed a puff of white smoke come from my fuse box area and at the same time my speedometer stopped working, I watched the needle go down to zero. None of the rest of the instruments stopped working, tach, battery, oil, etc. all...

Hi, I have intermittent hesitation, the odd backfire and sometimes a popping sound when I drive my Explorer. Things tested so far: MAF - cleaned and tested - OK TPS - tested - OK IAC - cleaned and tested - OK EGR - tested - OK DPFE - tested - OK I have a fuel pressure gauge on my Explorer...

Hi, Today my vehicle had a sudden, substantial anti-freeze leak. It is dripping from somewhere near the rear of the engine on the passenger side but cannot see the source. Any suggestions?

I changed out the starter and now I have an inconsistent stuttering - which may be a coincident. It stutters but does not stall. It happens sometimes when I press on the gas on a straight stretch of road, sometimes when I near the top of a hill, sometimes when idling, sometimes a lot and...

I have not been able to find the torque spec in ether my Haynes or Chilton manuals.

I really need to do a better job of keeping track of where parts go. I have a mystery part that I haven't a clue what it is, let alone where it goes.

I might have snapped this sensor off while removing the intake manifold. Any ideas what it is so I can order a new one?

I am looking for anyone with experience removing an engine from a 1998 Ford Explorer with the 5.0 engine. I am stuck trying to get the last 3 bolts removed from the transmission bell housing to the engine. The firewall is so close that it has made it almost impossible for me to get a wrench...

Hello, I have owned my Explorer since 2005 and it is one of a batch sent to the UK market. The main body colours are SH ( Medium Willow Metallic ) and TR ( Medium Graphite Metallic ). However, I cannot find the Paint Code for the wheel arch and sill (rocker) plastic trim. It appears to be a...

Hi All Wonder if anyone knows where i can get a replacement Radiator Support Panel. Preferably in the UK. Thanks in advance Tom

I live in Alberta Canada where winters can be mild to extreme. Should I use 10W30 or 5W30 or 5W20? Conventional or synthetic? 192,000 KM.

Whenever I step on the gas, my truck makes a whirring sound. Any ideas?

I have a 1998 Explorer with a 5.0 engine. The original starter lasted 16 years and I replaced it with an Advance Auto gold starter that lasted almost 7 years and it quit in September of 2020. I replaced it with an Advance Auto re-manufactured and it lasted less than 4 months. My question is what...

Hi, I have a coolant leak on the driver's side just behind the water pump. It drips out onto the sway bar but only when I rev the engine. The frost plugs are all intact, there is no leak from the head gasket that we can see, the thermostat housing is good and the water pump is brand new and...

Hi, Should the power steering pump pulley be free-wheeling when the belt is off like the other pulleys? On mine, it is hard to turn and makes a bit of a chirp when turning by hand. When driving, as soon as I step on the gas, the chirping sound increases. I have no issues with the steering...

I have a 1998 Ford Explorer All Wheel Drive with 99,999 miles. Very good condition, however, for first time my ABS light is flashing and I need to find a source for ABS parts. My local Ford Dealership will run a diagnostic to pinpoint the compromised ABS components. They will also do the repairs...

I have a 1998 Ford explorer xlt I recently aquired. I replaced the hub on the from and back to remove a roar from the worn bearings. I bought after market hubs that seemed fine exempt that my left ABS is engaging. I took it back to the machanic and the senor wire was replaced, but the problem...

Hello, I am new to this thread and I have an upcoming trip in my 1998 Ford Explorer XLT. I am nervous because I have never traveled long distances in this truck and it already has over 215,000 miles on it. It hasn't given me any serious trouble doing local driving but because of the mileage...

A freeze plug rusted through on my truck and we replaced it with a rubber one. The rubber one blew out so today we bought a Dorman metal one and put it in and while out for a short test drive, the metal one blew out too. Any suggestions or help on how to get them to stay in the engine block...

Hello Fellow Ford Explorer Enthusiasts, I own a 1998 Ford Explorer with the 5.0 L engine and 230K miles, which I purchased new, and a 2003 F150 XLT FlairSide 4X4 equipped with the 4.6L engine with only 75K original miles. Recently I tried to locate and purchase a new Throttle Cable for my 1998...

I found broken plastic and metal bearings (looked like rod bearings but thinner) in my oil pan. So I took off the valve covers and found that it was the rear timing chain tensioner that had broken. Now I’ve pulled the engine and just discovered I have to have a special timing tool to install...

Hi, I keep getting these codes. I have changed out the IAC, PCV valve and hose, fuel filter, checked for vacuum leaks and did not find any. I have used Chevron Techron to help clean the injectors. I have read it could be intake manifold gasket. The strange thing is that I clear the codes and...

Hello, This Explorer will not shift into gear while the engine is on. The clutch is less than three years old. I visually checked the slave cylinder through the rubber plug in the bellhousing and it is dry, therefore I'm assuming it's okay. The master cylinder fluid reservoir was empty. I...