1998 ford

Hello, I have a rubbing noise on my front passenger side that starts at 20km/h and persists up to highway speed. I have confirmed that when I turn onto the left side (driver) at higher speeds the noise goes away then comes back. This does not happen when turning or driving less then 20...

I have loud chirping noises ONLY WHEN DRIVING I had the brakes, routers, seals, ujoints all NEWLY redone. 3 mechanics looked- adjusted brakes Still chirping loud then soft ...then loud..20- 35 miles an hr. HELP!

I have looked through the forums and found a few posts on this topic. But I still cannot figure out the problem. My passenger window will go down from either the driver side window button or the passenger side window button. I have taken off the door panel and tested the window motor. I...

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The vehicle would start but had a very rough iddle. I had the oil and filter changed, and spark plugs replaced. After that, it would not start. The starter motor turns and it sounds like it will start, but nothing. The Mechanic did a diagnostic and said the coil needed changing. This was...

Hi, I am looking at a 98 ford explorer 4x4 that needs a rear timing chain the owners say. The owners are hearing a noise and soon it shuts down, all power options shut down to and the check engine light comes on along with battery light and all the gauges drop. Starts back up after a few...

Hi everyone, My name is Jeff, Ive been a member on this fourm for a while, but have never really posted much. Im an engineer based out of Toronto, Ontario. This is my 1998 Ford Explorer Sport. (Sorry about the poor quality pictures)

I don't know if I'm even in the right forum, so please forgive me and correct me if I am- cuz I'll likely have more questions monthly! Just joined, and I have several problems in which I looked up in various forums but couldn't "relate" to the answers...so I'm going to try a new post here to...

Hi, my name is Bob I live in Fresno, Ca. I have a 1998 Ford Explorer sohc V6. When I turn the key to try and start it the radio , lights etc all work....But it will not turn over no click click no NOTHING!......I took the battery out of another vehicle that I know is good and .....Nothing, so I...

Everything ran great last night. Went out this morning to run someone to the airport and vehicle wouldn't start. After the sun came up, I went and started to trouble shoot it. I removed a spark plug, put it back in the cord socket and held it against a piece of metal (bracket for the...

Looking for options on the best shocks for a stock 4x4 Explorer. Mostly highway driving with 1/2 mile of gravel road to our house...thanks

I have a 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 L SOHC. It starts fine when the engine is cold or has cooled down but would not start when hot. There were no codes that were in the system hence the reason for the check engine light to stay dark. For instance I would drive to the mall go inside for a few...

This happened maybe once a month over a course of four months, lately now that it has been getting colder and rainy it happens every single time the vehicle sits for a few hours and started. It doesn't seem to be affecting anything, but I am curious as to what it is exactly and if it's going to...

I have been unable to get my breaklight to come on. I checked the fuses and they are good, the Blubs have all been replaced. Does anyone have any ideas. I think it might be the Breaklight switch attached to the Break Pedel. Any help would be great.

Hey guys! After much procrastination I figured I would finally make a registry after much of the heavy lifting is finally done! This is my 1998 Ford Explorer Sport and in the short time I have had it it sure has gotten me through a whole helluva lot! Here is a picture with my truck next to my...

Hello All, We have a 1998 Ford Explorer XLT AWD 5.0L . We went on a long vacation and when we came back none of the windows would roll up or down. After a long trial and error period this is what we have discovered. 1. The fuses are fine. 2. If you get in the vehicle, start it, put it in...

im installing a transmission on a 98 ford explorer xtl...ohc 4.0...this is one of the hardest transmissions ive tried to put in on the ground,i thought it would be easy since its rear wheel drive...im stuck....am i suppose to put the bolts on the converter first or just line it up and push it...

What's goin on folks. I have an issue. My truck's gas meter is on the fritz. I put gas in the truck and it seems like its not much. Then when I drive, the meter shifts back and forth. Sometimes the check guage light comes on my dash board. If I'm at a downward angle, the meter gets lower...

hi everybody i was looking into putting a flowmaster super 44 series on my explorer but im confused about what size inlet and outlet to have for the muffler my pipe size is 2 inch. ill know i need a y pipe so it can be 1 in and 1 out. but like i said idk which size inlet and outlet to get...

Whats up guys. I need a new rear axle for my 1998 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L engine. The truck is stock, and i had an accident a while back and my entire rear axle is "bent like a pretzel" according to my mechanic. I found a guy around me who is willing to sell me a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport for...

Hi, I experienced a radiator leak and a few months ago I took my car to pep boys to get looked at and they said it was a thermostat housing leak but wanted to charge me $400 for the part from ford and I said no and never got it fixed. So I was looking around the internet and bought this kit...

Hi, I have a 1998 ford explorer 5.0 and my rear cat needs replacing. Might as well replace all. I was looking at some eastern catalytic converter parts number EAST30352 and EAST30353. If i were to purchase those, would they replace both my fronts and back, being how one says passenger side...

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My carfax said that my ford had had the switch replaced, then the mechanic I bought it from said he replaced it after that, it seems like pretty frequent for a simple switch. The lights were blinking, indicating there was a problem, so I took the switch apart and did an easy fixit with...

A month ago when riding to the grocery store, all of a sudden the truck started running terrible and lots of smoke out the exhaust that smelled sweet.Pulled over and check the coolant and it was almost gone so i filled it up and drove a mile back to the house.When i got back to the house it was...

My dad and I are currently trying to replace the water pump on my Explorer. The issue I am having is that my dad cut the "water pump to pipe" hose in order to get the pump off(hindsight shows that he should not have done that) and now since he did that, I am having an extremely hard time finding...

hello everyone. My friend snapped my steering column cause we lost the keys and now im curious to see the compatibility for other explorers for getting a newer used steering column. what would the labor times be and whats the best method for getting the job done. Responses greatly appreciated...

1998 v6 explorer..went to start..turned over but low rpm's ...gave it some gas and it cut out...let it sit and tried to start it ...wouldn't start or turn over at all even with jump

Good afternoon all, I have a 1998 Explorer with the SOHC 4.0L engine. As with all other Explorers of this year the timing chains went out and took out some valves in the process. There is alot of aluminum that went through the engine and I think replacement is my best option. My question...

ok so i started modifying my 1998 ford explorer eddie bauer edition finally. all i have done to it is minor and just for looks pretty much. i have added a cold air intake, i replaced all my door speakers with rockford fosgate t1 speakers with a 400 watt amp to them. i replaced my stock sub with...

Need some help to see what to expect. I just bought this Explorer. Found a guy on Ebay that sells the entire front end. I bought the UCA, Lower Ball joints, Inner/outers Tie Rods and the sway bar links. Beside the usual tools (ball joint press the socket for the inner tie rods and some hammer)...

Hello Everyone! What an awesome website and I just want to tell everyone thanks for the help! I am currently finding that my oil pan as a small leak. I own a 1998 Explorer 4X4 SOHC. In order to replace the pan or the gasket (which is probably the issue) will I have to left the engine??? I was...

Hello To All: I have here at my shop 1998 ford explorer A4WD with a 4.0 motor and auto trans and BW4405 transfer.The customer has been experiencing a 6 blink symptom from the 4x4 H & L lights on the dash and @ 50 mph a engagement bang (clunk) while going down the road.This symptom has occured...

Hello all. Not just my first Explorer, my first SUV. I have owned 3 Mustangs and when it was time to purchase something 4 wheel drive, I could not pass up the comfort of the Explorer. Maybe just a bit use to Ford vehicles in general. Anyways, it is a 1998 Explorer 4.0 SOHC, Automatic...

I am looking for the color of the wire that goes to the horn? Not on the steering column- I know 2 horns upper and lower - I want to install a new horn and I need the color code that runs to the horn and the engine base??? I bought a 1998 Haynes Repair manuel and could not find it in the wiring...

yea my grandpa just gave me his exp and nutting went wrong with the truck when he had but now there are some thing that need to adressed .when im taking off from a dead stop or trying to pass someone there is a clunking or popping coming from where it sounds like to is the driver side front...

How to Install an Aftermarket Cruise Control in a 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Manual 2WD After a few days of testing I am very happy with my new cruise control, so thought I’d post this howto. I am writing this mainly because all the information I found online (the12volt.com and rostro.com) on...

I have a 1998 Ford Explorer my question is, the rubber boot over the drivers side CV joint has a small crack in the seam which is leaking out grease.Can I change just the rubber boot,or do I have to change the whole front axle assembly?

Hey guys I have a quick question, I am about to purchase a small boat and wanted to pull it behind my 1998 Ford Explorer Sport v6. Its not a heavy boat so I believe it should handle it just fine. How do I go about putting a trailer hitch on my explorer? I have looked online and found a few in...

Hey again, So far I love this forum, Everyone seems so helpful I am looking for any manuals anyone might have I was told by the people at my PartSource I can most likely find the Haynes manual online for free, They didn't have any for the explorer in. Also, I bought a new simple horn to...