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2005 ford explorer sport truck . cranks but wont start, I've changed throttle body, TPS, MAF, cam, crank' and fuel pressure sensor all with no effect. the only other thing wrong with the truck is the head lights dont work and all the other lights work don't see how the to could be related but...

The engine on my Explorer finally exploded. its going to pick n pull soon. I got my self an 08 expedition with 131,x.. miles on the clock. I have for sale the work shop manuals. volume 1 and 2. I paided about 180 for these. they are your for 40 bucks plus shipping and handling. has some wear...

Hello everyone! I have never seen this before, but maybe some of you have.... Our 2005 Mercury Mountaineer has a Ford 4.0 SOHC V6. It has 200k on it and recently got water in the oil (probable blown head gasket). Pulled the engine, and spend a bunch of money on a full rebuild. Bought top...

When I’m driving or in idle all my gauges go down and they come right back up and there is always a clicking sound when it happens, it happens mostly when I’m driving, it acts like I just started the car u and then it goes back to normal. Anybody knows what it could be? I have a video but it...

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Hi there! Everything was great. Then this happened: Drove to work for the 50th time this month. Finished work. Hopped in the truck after a long day. Started it up just fine. noticeably rough idle, huh, that's new! popped it into reverse to back out of my spot, definitely bumpy and rough, had...

Hey do anybody know where to find the part to replace the passenger side rear fender because my studs broke off and the wheel bent my fender up into the wheel house therefore needing to be replace but i dont see a part nor how to get it off.

(1) Service engine soon light stays on, even after replacing part, and clearing code. (2) Cracked plastic on rear hatch below window, apparently common in the Explorer. Anyone repaired one? (3) Need new driver's seat in light gray color. (4) Headliner drooping, anyone repaired one? (5) I...

Hi, I have 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT with 4.0. I have been having some issues with the motor not running quite right. I am getting P2196 code. I have replaced the O2 sensors, changed spark plugs, spark plug wires, and ignition coil. I'm trying to figure out how to fix this issue.

Hi there, I'm new to this forum, and a bit of a new explorer owner myself. I have an 05 XLT AWD that has 143k. Runs pretty well, has a rebuilt tranny around 135k. The vehicle recently has been stalling randomly while driving. When it stalls, I'll be going anywhere between 25-40MPH, all of the...

my starter is bad. The gear won’t engage unless I sit it with a hammer. Got the car to the shop. I have the two 13 MM bolts to bed that you can see. Any idea on how to remove the 3rd one? I can see it with a mirror, I got a socket on it but am having difficulty getting the extension and ratchet...

today my engine had difficulty starting and had a rough idle. computer has a pending 0402. more info to come.

My friends parents have a 2005 Ford explorer Xlt the traction control light is on I believe that the traction control won't turn off dose anyone know how to disable it or resette it? Thanks in advance for any replys

I purchased this truck off my boss the 250,000 MI all highway it ran fine one day there was a little Miss change the spark plugs and the wires. Then it was showing misfire cylinder 3 running rich replace the injector didn't help so I replaced all the injectors still didn't help still idles up...

Hello, need to replace the rear right complete quarter panel from roof to around/below tire including window, but not door. Would the 2006 mercury mountaineer fit on the 2005 ford explorer? Thanks in advance.

When I start the car up the idle jumps from like 800 to 1500 RPM. she wants to stall when I come to a stop I had two different mechanics tell me two different things one said it was the O2 sensor the other said it was an EGR valve. It was running fine until we replaced the fuel injectors...

I have a 2005 ford explorer sport trac v6 I got in it to start it up an it would not do anything the lights on the dash would come on I put a new battery in it an a new starter an still would not grind I have check all relays an fuses all is good so I run a wired to the start an it would grind...

Ok I admit it I've got my stupid hat on. I have removed both my front calipers, and am changing rotors, pads, and the hydraulic hoses. In a previous post I was having problems disconnecting the flexible brake line from the hard line, but after some time I was able to get the brass fitting...

What would be the best option for a bolt-on exhaust tip for the stock tail pipe for my 05 Explorer 4.0 V6? I got two exhaust tips from DC Sports: one that fits up to a 2” outer diameter tail pipe and another that fits up to a 2.25” outer diameter pipe. The one that fits a 2.25” pipe was able to...

What size bolt-on exhaust tip will fit on a 2005 Explorer tail pipe? Engine is a 4.0 V6. I ordered 2 different tips, both are DC Sports brand. I got a black single tip that fits up to a 2” outer diameter pipe which didn’t work. I also got a chrome double tip with a single input that fits up to a...

I just replaced the thermostat with a OEM thermostat from Ford per recommendation from a smog tech due to code 0128. I am in the process of burping the air out. Does anyone have any ingenious ideas on how to burp the air out besides driving up a steep hill or squeezing the big rubber hose ...

My 05 sport Trac with 5r55e is stalling when I come to a stop. Shifts smooth and does fine otherwise. I’ve seen on here this could possibly be a solenoid pack issue. I had the fluid/filter changed last week and no change. They said the fluid needed changing but no metal was in the pan. My...

hey i need to replace my shocks and struts and i am not sure what to go with but i also dont want to pay a arm and a leg. Do you guys have any suggestions?

HI, I have a 2005 explorer and I bought a new remote control and wen I try to program it it works but my other original that I have gets off program any suggestions please thank you

Hi This is my first post after becoming a member ;) Im needing to know a simply question to a answer,I think i already know but want to double check with other ford explorer owners.I am a proud owner a 2003 ford 4wd explorer and got a great deal for a 2005 ford 4wd explorer. Both are 4.0 v6...

Truck starts fine then after it warms up begins idle high and low,looses power and then stalls out.Any ideals

Rough idling, bad fuel mileage

I need to replace fuel pump on my 2005 Ford Explorer. I purchased a fuel pump which the Auto Store matched and it doesn't match my fuel pump. Mine has a oblong female plug-in molded into the top of fuel tank. The one I purchased has two leads with male plug-in's one square and one round. Why...

2005 Ford explorer Been sitting for about a 1year 126.000 miles Changed fuel pump Reprogram keys for ignition Now has no power on throttle body Or elecyri fuel pedal. Any ideas .

Hello all. My 2005 Ford Explorer turns over just fine, but wont start. It's got the 4.6L v8. I had the Fuel pump replaced. I wasn't home when the mobile mechanic finished. He said it started for him. The original issue is it died when my daughter was driving it. We waited about 20...

I am a 2005 ford explorer user here in United Arab Emirates. Kindly help me on current brake problem. Just 2 days ago, I changed my front brake caliper through a local mechanic but after installing the new calipers (L&R), and after doing the standard procedure (e.g. releasing air from the brake...

Looking for advice regarding backspacing of steel rims that I wanna put on my next project - 2005 Ford Explorer. Looking at 16X8 possibly Cragar Soft Black - also looking to put 265/75 R16 tires. Best look, not sticking out much. thanks...

This past summer I bought a 2005 ford explorer 4.0l for my wife from GSA Auction. The vehicle had been well taken care of with no obvious signs of abuse at all, it was an FBI vehicle and was obviously stored inside its whole life and was not used as a duty/patrol vehicle as evidenced by a lack...

Hi, I just got around to putting in a new reservoir as mine was missing completely and the connector for the pump is just bare wires. I tried using a multi-meter to determine if I was getting power to the wires or not and it appears that I'm not. I also tried jumping them to the wires coming...

So I have a vibration at 45mph, suspected drivetrain issue, purchased a brand new complete propellor shaft (both halves with the center support bearing) on eBay. Installed it today, but on the test drive didn’t even get out of the driveway before rattle and grind noise. Isolated it to the...

I seen this right after I got my vehicle, it's on diver side. but not sure what it is. Also my gas hand can't be working right. How many miles can you go on a full tank? When it gets to 175 miles my light comes on need gas.

I have been having the Oh So Typical Sport Trac Instrument Cluster issue. I can beat on it and get it to come on, usually its not that much of an issue, my only concern at the moment is that the alternator will not charge the battery while the cluster is shut down. Is there a bypass, or way to...

Hi All. I am a new member and have been having some issues with my Explorer and desperately need some help. Please bear with me through this lol. So my Explorer is a 2005 with the 4.0 SOHC V6 (non flex fuel), Automatic transmission with 4X4, The stock Borg-warner transfer case, with...

hi, I have a 2005 Ford Explorer limited 4.6 v8 that is not starting. I went out tried to start it up and nothing happens, it turns on with radio and all lights but won’t start and only clicks once. Can anyone seem to help me find what I can do so I can get to work please. The battery is fine, no...

At a lost . I have a 2005 Ford Explorer with the advance Trac system . I have four things wrong with this vehicle since I bought it . What could cause the advance trac light to come on as well as the ABS light?