2003 ford

I am considering purchasing a 2003 Ford Explorer E.B. With only 36,000 miles; I was pretty shock at the low mileage. Check the carfax and it only had one owner. It has 4.0L V-6cyl, flexible fuel, Automatic transmission and 4wd. The dealer wants close to $13,000. I am thinking I can get them down...

Hey everyone. I am new to this site. I stumbled upon it while trying to get some ideas as to what could be wrong with my Explorer. One thing it was doing, although it ran fine, was when we went to put gas in. The pump would shut off like the gas tank was full, even if it was nowhere near full...

i have a good friend who as a 2003 ford explorer babied and it makes noise when i turn a grinding noise while turning and a whirrrring sound during accel and at speed girnding has gotten worse so i want to try to change the diff oils myself finding ams oil 75w140 was a bit of a pain, and a...

I want go give my explorer a basic tuneup any recommendations on spark plugs any other assessories I should use to complete this tuneup? Thanks TJ

My 2003 ford explorer's cruise control is not activating. The on/off buttons are on the steering wheel and nothing happens when i press them. I tried checking the fuses but none are listed as for the cruise control system. The system hasn't worked for a while, but really need for a trip I...

I just installed a new 4.0 engine in my brothers 2003 ford explorer xls. He was driving along one day and one the piston decided to explode. So since my job deals with ford alot I decided to get a ford engine from the dealer. The engine has been installed to my knowledge I have attached all...

I was wondering does anyone know how to turn the seat belt alarm off ????

I own a 2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition and would like to know where the radiator drain plug (pet ****) is located. Do I have to remove any items to get at it. I would like to flush the system and add new coolant. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

ok heres my problem: On the front left..there is a wheel bearing hub assembly with speed sensor. Can the bearings inside the hub be replaced, if so, how do you get them out. Or do you have to replace the entire hub assembly?

Recently my Eddie Bauer Explorer occasionally dies when I come to a stop or if the vehicle is idling. It starts up again fine with no problems. Does not happen all the time. Took it to dealer and they replaced IAC valve, but the next day it died 3 times in a short distance, started up fine each...

I've changed my front disc brakes on many of my other vehicles, but have never done the replacement on my 2003 Ford Explorer. Would someone please point me in the direction of a good "how-to" or instruction page, preferably with pictures. Also, the guy at the store said something regarding...

I know this has been addressed before but i cannot seem to find the specifics i need. I have a 2003 Ford Explorer sport xlt and im looking to lift it a decent amountand run either 32's or 35's. questions i have are: 1) How to lift the front and the best way to do so.?? Ive read about cranking...

So I'm planning on swapping my fuel filter and fluids this week. I'm wanting to head over to my local Lordco and pick up all the parts necessary. However, I'm wondering what is better in terms of fuel filters. Should I go OEM from ford or aftermarket? I'm going to be keeping this car for a long...

Hey guys, just wondering if the 3rd gen Explorer Sports all use interchangeable cargo covers? I own a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, but I'm looking at a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport cargo cover. Will the 2001 cover fit into my 2003 sport? Thanks.

I got a 03 4.0L sport. Magnaflow cat back. K&N air intake kit. What other performance mods will benefit my current set up? Money is a little light but would be willing to spend if it contributes to the cars longevity. Thanx for the help!

Will these rims fit my 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD 2dr? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220351397495&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum but I've been creeping around for a while reading most of the posts in regard to 91-01 explorers. I just recently used my scholarship money to purchase a 2003 Ford Explorer sport 4WD 2dr. However, as I'm a student, I'm realizing my gas mileages are killing my...

Can anyone send to a page or site that has a step by step photo gallery for removing this filter?

My abs light just started coming on periodically it seems like it still works??? Where could I start, I don't have a scanning tool?

*sigh* I been have soo many problems with this car. everytime when I turn on the heater I hear a clicking noise under the dashboard. it sounds like a thump thump, and if i turn it over the ac its gone... went to a shop they say it would be around 1k to have it fix! anyone know what this...

I know this has been a common topic throughout the forum, but here we go... I have a 2003 Ford Explorer XLT, 2WD, and although I will not be doing any serious off-roading anytime soon, I would still like to raise her up just a little bit. I understand the logistics of suspension & body...

I have an 03 explorer awd 4.0L 4dr it came from the factory with a class 2 hitch. I'm possibly looking at towing my mustang on a full car trailer to the track twice a year and I believe the factory hitch is attached to frame to my knowledge? I have seen companies that sell a class 3 hitch that...

Hey everyone! It's been a few years since I have had an Explorer and I'm looking to purchase one here next week. This forum has been ALL SORTS of help with my previous explorer, hoping it could help me about again here Its a 2003 Explorer Limited 4X4 w/ the 4.6L V8 FI SOHC 16V It has just...

Yea yea.. I'm sure somewhere on the site of 10, 000,000 posts this question has been asked and after a half hour of searching I didn't get what I needed so I thought I'd exercise my fingers and just ask... Need the first new set of tires for my 2003 Limited Explorer I'll need 245/65 R17...

Few issues electrically with my Explorer, its a 2003 Limited with 4.6L. Issue #1: Brake lights do not work. They were staying on when car was off, and now do not work at all. I can put it in park just fine. Just the lights don't work and I don't have juice going to the bulbs so it's not the...

:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( I just purchased and installed a new brake light switch for my Ford Explorer 2003 and I still have no lights. I noticed that the new replacement part was designed a little bit different however. I...

I have a issue with my heater:mad:. Orginally, it started with some thumping in the dash when turned to warm and no warm air, which I was told that was due to the blend door actuator. I have now installed it:), but now I don't have the thumping noise and have heat to the floor, but when turned...

I was wanting to try and give my truck a smoother and less rough ride. What's a good shocks & strut combo to achieve this? I've noticed that the Aviators ride very nicely...what kind of suspensions underpin those vehicles? Thanks in advance...

I have a 2003 XLS Explorer with 4.0 Liter SHOC and the 5 speed auto. I'm just now starting to work on it. I have the Bama flasher on order, K&N air filter, Billet grill and bumper grill, new step rails and New rims and tires. By the way, goodyear fortura with silent armor are awsome!!! So, does...

Hi, How many quarts of motor oil needed for the V8 4.6 Liter Ford Explorer during oil change including oil filter replacement?

I have a 2003 Ford explorer, 4.6 V8 (Eddie Bauer) and the "clockspring" melted. Smoke came out from the steering column and it smelled that something got burned. Took it to the dealership to have it check and found out that it was the clockspring that got burn and partially melted. The vehicle...

I bought a 2003 Explorer with the V8 and 3.73 rear end. I has a bad whine that starts at about 50 MPH. It is under warranty up to 60,000 miles so I can get it fixed but reading the forums online it seems that Ford has not figured out exactly how to permanently fix the problem. Does anyone know...