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  1. K

    Need help with my 2010 XLT

    Hello all. I have a 2010 XLT 4.0. I went to start it the other day and it would not start. No prior issues or warnings or anything. We tried jumping it, still nothing. I’ve checked fuses, relays, etc. A ton of people told me it was the starter, and if it wasn’t that then it was the neutral...
  2. X

    Modifying 2008 Ex 4x4

    Hey I need some assistance with lifting or installing a leveling kit. I want to make my Ex better with offroading and trail riding. Because of how the suspension is set up, a suspension lift is not an option. Or is it? I take it offroad when I can and Ive only neem stuck a few times. Also, as...
  3. C

    New & Confused

    Hey Guys! my name is Courtney and I just purchased my first Ford, a 2002 Explorer XLS 276XXX. I was unfortunately scammed when I bought this vehicle and now we are trying to get the parts and price things to fix it and get it together by next week. So if anyone can help that would be awesome...
  4. C

    PLEASE HELP transfer case advice 2007 ford explorer limited v8 4x4auto

    okay so let me start off by saying I am 33yr old girl who often mechanics think they can pull a fast one on me for that reason i am asking for advice. my truck originally would make a load sound which i can describe best as 2 pieces of rusted metal grinding against one another and the sound...
  5. M

    02 Explorer stuck in 4wd

    I have a 02 Explorer XLT. It has the Auto 4x4, hi, and low. Every now and then it gets stuck in 4x4 High due to the auto 4x4 kicking in. It will switch in and out of 4lo but refuses to go into normal. I've tried driving in reverse while switching, and switching from Auto, hi, lo, back to auto...
  6. L

    '97 XLT 4x4 Modes: What am I Actually Getting?

    I've been trying to understand exactly what I'm getting using the various 4x4 modes in my truck. It's an XLT with SOHC, 4.0L V6 with automatic transmission and 4.11 limited-slip rear axle. I assume the front differential is 4.11 too, but the open type. Maybe others have the same question(s) in...
  7. S

    OBD II no communication with scanner

    I have a high end OTC Genisys touch scanner, it wont communicate with my 02 xlt 4.6 4x4. i checked the terminal for proper ground and readings as far as resistance is concerned. all checked out ok. looking under the dash, there are a lot of splices for towing as well as an aftermarket alarm...
  8. H

    Groaning when cornering

    My 02 Limited has started making a groaning type noise when I accelerate from a stop while turning. The noise repeats a bit while I straighten the wheel after the turn. It does not happen when taking a curve at higher speeds or driving straight. I thought It was my 4x4 Auto kicking in so I...
  9. G

    4X4 Question

    I bought this 94 Explorer a few months back. I took the auto hubs off to clean them because they were not engaging since I put them back on it still doesn't work when I was cleaning the hubs up I noticed the female gear in the hub free spins, is this normal operation or is the hubs toast...
  10. P

    2008 4.6L LTD AWD question and noise (clunk)

    Greetings, I've done a search here and while there is a lot of info on this subject, I haven't seen anything conclusive. There seems to be a lot of disagreement as to how the AWD actually functions. Would any of you knowledgable folks help me understand how the AWD in my 2008 4.6L Explorer...
  11. J

    most tastefull mods for the money 99 xlt sohc

    hey My name is JD , I just bought a 99 explorer Xlt 4.0 , I used to own a 93 explorer 4.0, but my new one is quite a bit different . So I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on affordable mods such as tire size , diffs ,lifts Im on a $2k budget so let me know what you guys think ...
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