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I have not been able to start my 2003 Ford Explorer, and know there is an electrical/cable issue somewhere. I just get one click from the starter, but it does not turn. Here is what I have done/can do: I have checked the battery terminals and cables, and checked with a volt meter. There is a...

2003 Ford Sport Trac - received damages in drivers side front and rear doors. Insurance replaced them with used doors. Doors switched out including components. Now the windows will not go down/doors will not lock - basically nothing on that control works - switch was tested and is good. All...

Long story short...I broke my gear shifter and ended up replacing my steering column. The new steering column is installed but my car wont crank nor can I get it to go into gear. HELP???

I need to remove/replace the steering column in my 2003 Ford Explorer. I'm kinda' stuck in the removal process. Removed all the bolts/wire plugs. Still attached somehow at the bottom of the steering column. Does anyone know of any good step-by-step directions/videos that would be helpful...

I have seen this site several times and used some of the information that it has.I joined hoping to make finding information about explorers easier. I am currently working on a 2003 explorer. It had a lost key so I drilled out the ignition and put one from the junk yard in it. I programed it and...

2003 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer, 4.0L V6, Automatic *Background Information:* - So I purchased this car used many months ago, and heated seats (both sides) have never worked. The light on the buttons and the heat do not come on. - The seat also has a lower seat cushion tilt and (I believe)...

Needing a different angle on this issue. I’ve replaced everything but the heater core and the two heater lines on this cooling system. Back information is the radiator just went out a month ago. And the entire system was never flushed or maintained since I got my hands on it. Radiator was full...

Was driving yesterday down the highway at 75 mph when the truck just died, it is standard so I dropped down a gear to pop it started, worked for a second then died completely. Now when you try to start it, it has a whirring sound like the flywheel, did also smell something like burning plastic...

I have a 2003 Ford Sport Track with only 120k miles, that I recently purchased. It has a car starter installed and the first thing I noticed, when the car starts and I inadvertently hit the break before putting the key in. I have to start it again. It starts, revs up to about 1500 RPM and...

Hi guys, new to the forum. Looking for help with a tricky left blinker problem with our 2003 Ford Explorer. Running light there works fine. Left blinker and brake light are inop. Front blinker blinks rapidly. It's not the bulb. I'm not getting any signal at socket. I've read through...

The back hatch can't be closed. It's as if the door is already locked. I attempt to close the hatch and something is obstructing the door from latching onto the metal doo-hickey on the back floor of the car. Any and all guidance will be alleviated.

I just purchased a 2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 Vin K Flex. It has just under 63,000 miles on it and while it has been used less then 48,000 miles by the original owner and then 15,000 miles by her daughter, it still has a lot of the stock fluids and parts on it. It is in mint condition and got it...

My Ford Explorer 2003 had been sputtering out of control. My Explorer came with a Lincoln engine. Now the check engine light keeps flashing. It never flashed before it just stayed on. I was told that if I put my car on a machine it wouldn't read right because of the different engine. I'm...

New Member looking for some input.....how difficult is this thing?:

Hi there guys!!! So i have a 2003 ford explorer 4.0 and all the windows just stopped working, replaced 30 amp fuse under hood #62 i believe and replaced drivers door switches and still nothing. I do know that supposedly wires break where the boot goes for the door which im checking tomorrow but...

i'm a newbie and need to find out what my issue is before going to get my ford explorer looked at. it's a 2003 ford explorer sport xlt with about 120k miles on it. recently, when you put it in either drive or reverse, the engine just revs and barely moves for either selection when pressing the...

Hi there guys really just honestly seeing if its worth it to swap the sohc engine into my 2003 explorer with the ohv engine and what would be needed for it. Just looking for some insite i do have some experience with them and if possible il do it in the mear future! Lemme know what you guys...

Are Head gaskets a common problem with the 03 explorer my daughter just bought this thing and it has a leak at the R/H head front outboard corner. I have removed the left hand head am removing the R/H Head right now. I am also replacing the timing chains and gears, with the exception of the R/H...

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. I finally got myself a decent truck from the Auction. I was curious about a few things though, and figured I would stop by here and ask a few questions. To start off, the vehicle is in pretty Damn good shape and I bought it for 1200$. So I cant complain. However...

Hi I'm a new member. I ran across this site because I need to know how to fix my Ford explorer 2003 xlt 4x4. Can anyone direct me to how to remove and replace my catalytic converter? Thank you.

I have read a few posts on the forum re: fuel pressures and am leaning towards mine being OK at 60-70PSI but the Haynes repair manual i have states that it should be 28-45psi. I am currently getting 60psi with the key on and around 70 when running. I believe i ihave a regulator on the pump and...

Ok, so I have a stuck fuel gauge that stays on Full. I checked all the fuses with no luck. I then dropped the tank to include the electrical connections to the fuel pump. Turned the key on and it STILL was on Full (gas gauge). Now, does that mean there could be a gas gauge issue? Or, could it...

Good evening, I have a 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0, 136K miles. Had to replace ac clutch and bearings/coil. Need help with how to re-install coil. It need to be pressed back on. The local Auto Zone/Advance Auto/O'reilly don't even have a tool to re-install. Is there a way to re-install the coil...

I replaced the Driver side upper control arm on my 2003 Ford Explorer with no issues. Dropped right in and bolted up. As this is a slow rebuild I have not yet taken it in for alignment but drove the vehicle with no noticeable issue. I just received the Passenger side UCA and noticed the part...

Car started overheating at 225,000km going up steep hills. What do I do? Check the thermostat, it checked out fine. The thermostat have been replaced with a Dorman Upper/Lower housing +thermostat due to a leaking housing a year prior. I proceeded with a coolant flush/cleaner, the truck...

'03 ranger: tail lamps not working when headlights are on... SOLVED!!! 2003 ford ranger, tail lights issue. my father in law just bought this truck a week ago and a problem has occured since purchase. he has no choice but to drive when it is dark because he leaves for work when it is dark...

Hello Explorer Forum. I've been reading here a while but haven't needed to post until now. I am completely stumped by the stupidest part in my 03 explorer. I've tried searching the forums, the internet, ford's part catalog, calling the dealership - nobody can tell me what this thing is. I...

I'm not sure where else to turn with an issue I'm having. Last week we took my wife's 2003 Explorer to the garage to have a front wheel bearing replaced. It was driving fine, just had the loud "wheel" sound coming from the front end. The manager called later in the day telling me that the...

Hello! I'm Jake. I recently bought, rather blindly, a 2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition. The car is beautiful, white with tan accessories, 3 rows of leather seats, after market Sat-Nav, after market lights. But there is an issue. When you first turn the car on, the car is fine...

Everywhere I go to get the rear rotors for my 2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport, they give me the wrong ones. I assume, after guidance of the forum to come here, that I need the rear rotors for a 2001 or earlier. The 2001 model rotors look correct in the picture and I need to have my truck running...

I need to replace the front wheel bearings (hub assembly) on my 2003 Ford Explorer XLT OEM is $180 a side Aftermarket is anywhere from $50 - $90 a side I have 165,000 miles on the engine but i plan on driving her till she gives up the ghost. I don't want to replace cheap bearings again...

for the ones that have a body lift on the sport trac what kit did you get for it, I don't know witch one to get, mine is a manual transmission as well so if I do the body lift what extension should I get or does a specific body lift come with a extender for the shifter it's self? Thanks yall.

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has done a head gasket job on this motor. My wifes explorer started putting combustion gasses into the overflow but the oil looks fine so I am figuring that i have a blown head gasket. Looks pretty straight forward except I am a little shaky on the timing of...

I know I can use the fabtech three inch spindles but can I use the max trac ford ranger lift spindles and use the rotors from the ranger as well? it's for a 2wd st

I want to do 4 Inch spindle lift I found a pair on ebay that are made by lifts USA I don't know if they are good. if one knows witch ones to go with please help thanks!

I am having a problem starting my 2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition. I put a charger on it and than used a booster charger and it started. The problem I am seeing is after starting it and letting it run the engine dies and the battery led on the dashboard goes to Low and the oil pressure...

I just got 2wd sport trac I know there is a body lift but I don't want to do a body lift and suggestions? Thanks yall.

My question is what you have found to be the best tire for normal highway use for the 2003 Ford Explorer 4x4? I bought it used with P245/65R17 105T. Kumho on it. They have lasted well but I am curious if there is something better. Art

First part is a little background on the vehicle, if you want trouble codes and straight forward what the issue is, goto part 2 but I suggest taking the time to read part 1 aswell. PART: 1 It has the 4.0L SOHC V6, vehicle has around 270,000+ miles on it. (so most likely the trans are rebuilt...

Whats going on guys im just wondering if anybody has ever mounted a led light bar to their roof it the rain drains. I want to put on on my explorer but i dont know what size i need or if it is even possible thanks everyone and the picture is how i want it to look.