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    Old school only!! Wiring harness testing??

    I'm challenged testing the wiring harness on my 01 Eddie Bauer 5.0 😑. For my '93 Bronco, I have a 'break-out box,' which connects to the wiring harness where it connects to the PCM allowing circuit and resistance testing of all the engine sensors and electrical components (description is for...
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    Hello from Baltimore MD

    Hello, My name is Marcus from Baltimore. I'm currently planning a restoration on my mother's 2001 Explorer V8. Looking for any local help with transmission slipping problems and any general info about low-cost V8's that can be swapped into this model. Have a great day. :)
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    Will a -44 offset wheel fit?

    I recently traded my crown victoria for a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. It came with these god awful 24” rims and I absolutely hate it. I found a set of wheels that are 15’s by 10.5 wide. They have a -44 offset though and i am just wondering will they fit on a stock height explorer. And if so what...
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    2001 Explorer Sport Adoption

    New to this great forum! Picked up a NY 2001 Ford Explorer Sport with 130K that was sitting, for couple hundred. I got it started. Couple glitches, Northeast rot, but it seems to run great. I’m learning. Not a gearhead so be kind :-) Kenny
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    2001 Ford Explorer XLT Alternator replacement

    So idk to much about vehicles and their mechanics but i bought a Powermaster Alternator - Alternator - Ford 3G - Large Frame Transverse Mounting - 200 Amp - 130 Idle - 6 Groove Pulley - OE Only - Natural for my 2001 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC. I bought it from partsgeek.com because it was cheap...
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    Evap purge miss fire

    My 2001 4.0 explorer has developed a misfire , it's throwing evap codes as well , it's got all new plugs and wires and a new coil pack so I believe the misfire could be caused by the evap purge valve or evap sylnoid , what do you guys think ?
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    Parting out or sell whole 2001 Explorer E B

    Engine 5.0 L=(302) runs good you can hear it run $400 4 Doors w/good glass power windows and locks w/new speakers $75 ea Rear Hatch w/good glass $125 Transfer case AWD...
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    Rough running after tune-up 5.0 v8

    Greetings fellow enthusiasts (and sufferers)! I recently purchased a 01 (98-01) Explorer Eddie Bauer with the seemingly rare gem of a 5.0 V8. She's a beauty and couldn't be happier even with the 198k miles! However. I was in line getting pizza and the dreaded check engine light came on. She...
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    2001 Explorer factory Subwoofer install

    I went to a junkyard today and purchased the factory subwoofer and amp for $10 but my explorer was not equipped with one originally so I was wondering is it possible to wire this to the factory CD/cassette combo radio? I also grabbed the wire harness that goes from the amp all the way up where...
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    That "Hi I'm new here" obligatory thread

    Hi y'all, new guy here, obviously. I got a beautiful 2001 Explorer Sport that is near and dear to me. It's my second vehicle, my first was a '99 Taurus, which sadly, gave up her life earlier this year, when the entire computer system failed and my local Pull-a-part, didn't have one to replace...
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    Need bolts any advice welcome

    I have a 2001 explorer I'm in the middle of doing the v6 to v8 swap. Over the very long course of this (my buddy deployed and the project went stagnant for a while) anyways bolts were lost and some were not labeled or have been separated from the labels. The next main things I need put on that I...
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    2001 F/E xlt

    :eek:Hey, I have a 2001 Explorer with the drivers side valve train failure. There is a local engine advertised out of a 2000, but the guy says his mechanic says that it will only fit a 2X4. What the heck is he talking about? btw- is MY mechanic just trying to sell me a new motor?
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    Radiator - Explorer 2000-2001 - Automatic

    Radiator - Explorer 2000-2001 - Automatic - Spectra CU2309 :us:
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    Heater blowing cold air

    Hello: I have a 2001 Ford Explorer 4.0 and one minute the heat was blasting the next thing it was blowing cold air. I've changed the thermostat, water pump, flushed the entire cooling system and it's still blowing cold. Any advice on what I can try next or what you think the problem is? It's...
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    Factory Alarm Issue

    I recently bought my truck back in april an noticed the alarm issue...The lock button on the keyfob doesnt lock the doors but does chirp the horn when pressed. The unlock button and the panic button works . Another problem I should state is that the theft light still flashes even when the alarm...
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    Electrical Issue

    Hi how's it going, Im fairly new to posting on this forum, but I have recently ran into some serious issues with my 2001 ford explorer...Today while installing new speaker wire for my audio system I was pulling the drivers side front speaker out when the speaker discontinued playing any...
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    01 XLT UT Rear Windshield?

    Has anyone had an aftermarket Rear Windshield Panel installed on the 2001 Explorer XLT/UT model? Ive had a recomendation not to, but the genuine part is apparently going to cost me around $6k AUD :( Cheers.
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    What key style do you have?

    I have been having a problem convincing my key retailer that my 2001 Ford explorer has the same squarish key as the 2000 rather than the oval style of the 2002. Does anyone else have an 01 with the older key style?
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    2001 Bumper on a 98?

    I have a 98 Ford Explorer Sport and I found a 2001 bumper with fog lights still intact for 125 (a steal if you ask me). Would it mount up? And Also, where could I find replacement side skirts for my Explorer? When I bought it, the passenger side skirts were ripped off. I don't even know where...
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    2001 Explorer oil sending unit?

    I've got a 2001 explorer,EB edition, 4.0 sohc...he oil pressure gage doesn't move when i turn the egnition on. When the car is turned over, the gage jumps to the center of the indicater. Is this a bad oil sending unit?
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    HELP!!! Flex Fuel Engine Question

    Hey everyone...new to the site but I have a really interesting situation where I haven't been able to get the answer. Figured y'all might know... I have 2001 Explorer Sport 4.0 "Gas Only" that the engine went out on. I have access to a 2002 Flex Fuel 4.0, can I use this engine without...
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    HELP!!! Flex Fuel Engine Question

    Hey everyone...new to the site but I have a really interesting situation where I haven't been able to get the answer. Figured y'all might know... I have 2001 Explorer Sport 4.0 "Gas Only" that the engine went out on. I have access to a 2002 Flex Fuel 4.0, can I use this engine without...
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    OMG - My dog ate my seats! Help!

    Ok so my dog sits in the back of my ford explorer. For some reason he decided to eat his way from the back into the front. He ripped up the back bucket seats in my 2001 Explorer along with some of the foam padding. The interior is just a basic grey fabric. I need some suggestions...
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