4x4

Slightly Modified-This thread will be for the 1991 4 door 4x4 that I purchased about a year ago. Not only will I be repairing it, I am going to perform some mild modifications. I had seen it sitting out near the field on one of my neighbors property and ask him if he would sell it. He said that...

Hi all, I just purchased an a 91 explorer. unfortunately it will not shift into its either 4th or OD gear. Yes, there are other threads on this just saying to replace solenoid but I believe this explorer is stuck in 4x4. Does anyone know if being in 4 wheel limits the transmission to 1-3...

Hello!! There have been a few posts in the past, but I cannot find a definitive answer on this problem. Can anyone please clarify? My 2013 Explore makes a whistling sound as the speed reaches about 30-40 mph. There have been posts in the past that describe the sound exactly. Here's one: Does...

1) The door ajar sign won't turn off 2) The 4x4 lights keep flashing on and off 3) The car keeps making weird noise whenever I accelerate Car sound - Clyp.

ive always loved the explorer sport, not so much the 4door model (dont want to deal with all that extra weight + fuel usage lol) i used to have a 2001 explorer sport SOHC, automatic RWD and it had 3.73 final that i swapped to 4.10 with a locker, had some all terrain tires on it and put a bit of...

replacing the oem - 'non serviceable' drive shaft with fort waynes conversion to a serviceable carrier bearing. time:3-4 hours by myself with no impact just hand tools my broken carrier bearing.. the boot was torn and the shaft wasnt being suspended in the middle and rotating off axis and...

I was told that on my 94 Explorer XLT automatic with self engaging hubs that if the rear wheels are turning that the front wheels will not pull because the computer disengages them. Is this true and if so is there a way to bypass that so that when I'm stuck the front wheels pull as well.

just bought the drive shaft should be here in a couple weeks. having my t-case rear output seal replaced too as its leaking. debating having them put the drive shaft in or not... i know it just bolts up but nervous about possible damaging it... but then again i rather do it myself and know...

I'm somewhat new to working on vehicles, and talking about it on forums, so cut me some slack please. To begin with, I bought a 94 explorer 4x4 with a few things messed up on it.(blown Head Gasket, windows wont roll up/down, a/c-heater are out, tires have bad negative camber, gets...

Trying to replace the starter on my truck and have realized that it is guarded on all sides. From the top, its the driveshaft and exhaust manifold. From the side, it's the exhaust manifold and part of the chassis. From the bottom, it's the 4x4 drive train, and it seems near impossible to get to...

I have a 2000 explorer xlt that im having a few problems with. First and most importantly I'm having a problem with my tranny not going into gear in 2x4 but always spinning all 4 tires in 4x4. Obviously I am getting power through the tranny for the back wheels to turn but it' sits motionless in...

My 2005 is now stuck in 4x4 "High." When it is in 4x4 High I have noticed that when turning left the wheel clunks and feels like it is going to come off. HOWEVER, when it WAS in 4x4 AUTO I had NO problems. None! [the wheel bearings are new] Can someone tell me what my problem is and offer a way...

Hey, I've recently purchased a 97 Explorer Sport with a manual transmission and 4wd. However, the manual transmission needs to be replaced. What I want to know is if I can go to a junkyard and rip out a manual transmission from a RWD Explorer and use it in my 4x4 Explorer. Thanks in advance!

Hey guys I'm sorry if this is posted in the wrong place. I just bought this 2002 Explorer XLT. So I noticed while driving it the 4x4 high light blinks 8 times every so many minutes. If I put it into 4x4 high I hear no noise to sound like it is engaging. On a flat gravel road if I hit the gas to...

Hi there. I have a 2000 Explorer V6 OHV 4x4 with a 5speed manual tranny. The other day driving to work it died on me. just cut out in the middle of 4th at like 2.2k RPM. truck was running smooth before with no lights and no issues at all I notice that i still have oil pressure when I go to turn...

Hi, I just bought a 1991 Ford Explorer EB with factory tow package.... I'm a girl, and this car has service records, no blown head, and low miles on warranty engine.... the tow package should help avoid tranny issues.... it's all about the budget.... no owners manual...unfortunately.... I am...

Morning everyone! What kind of 4x4 is it on the 97s Ford Explorer? The 4x4auto, is it full time or part time AWD? I have 2WD, 4x4 auto and 4x4 Low. Inside the left trunk wall I have some strange contraption. It's a white (empty) container hooked up to some cables with a on/off button. (With...

I've spent the past 17 years in a 2wd Exp. Now however I've got a 4x4 (a 99 4.0LSOHC Limited) and I've got a few things I don't quite understand on how everything works together. For instance I need to disconnect the front driveshaft in order to do other maintenance. I don't know if I need to...

I am planning on dropping the tranny pan and replacing the filter on my 99 Limited 4.0LSOHC 4x4. I was wondering if there is anything I need to know special about accessing the pan that is much different from 2wd version. I saw in one thread it was suggested to disconnect the drive shaft. The...

Hey fellow X owners I was just wondering if there were any Explorers that have the 5.0l v8 with 4wd (not awd) and a 5 speed transmission stock. I'll take a 5 door cause the 3 doors dont have v8s as far as I'm aware, but anywho as long as it has a v8 and 5 speed stock I'll take it but I want that...

For the past 17 years I've had a 1st Gen XLT but had to let it go when it would no longer pass emissions. I now have a 99 Explorer Limited 4x4 4.0LSOHC. It's super clean and has 160k just excellent condition. Since this is my first foray into the 4wd world can anyone offer any advice or things...

So i recently bought a 91 explorer 5speed, rough country 4 in lift, and for a month or so its been fine. Recently the 4x4 will partially engage without me wanting it to (not pressing 4x4 or lo range) and the front passenger side wheel will start clicking, sometimes the front drivers side, very...

Hey everyone, I'm new here kinda. I've been lurking and learning for the past year or so ever since I got my 92 Explorer with a blown head gasket and rebuilt it. I've found a few threads about this issue but they're older and I didn't want to resurrect an old thread. I finally purchased new...

ok first off sorry for not being more active I haven't really needed any help since I 5 speed swapped my 96 in 2011.. so technically I'm not a new member just been 6 years since I logged on lol I now have a 99 eddie 4x4 4.0 that I have successfully 5 speed swapped and recently got ahold of a...

Hello, I recently posted a thread about a nasty vibration with my explorer while accelerating and I noticed something with my 4X4 system and I'm not sure if this is an issue or not. I have a 2001 Explorer XLT (4.0l SOHC) and when I bought it the 4X4 lights would flash about 6 times every...

I have a 2001 XLT with a 4.0 V6 SOHC and it has developed a pretty bad vibration when accelerating. I bought the truck in December of 2016 and the only issues with it were the thermostat being stuck open and the 4X4 lights were flashing. Well I disconnected the battery and got the 4X4 lights...

Hello everyone. I am in Texas and just purchased a 2017 explorer sport. I have tinted the windows, added a Traxda front and real lift kit. 2.5" front 1.5" rear. made the dealer switch the sport wheels with the midnight gray 20s. just put on a set of BFG ko2 275/55/20s more to come. can't wait...

Hello there, I recently bought a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT. I want to know if I can disable auto4wd? And if I can install manual hubs? If not are the hubs vaccuum? Also, will a Ford Ranger moon visor fit the Explorer?

So, running for more than an hour each week down a small, unlit, truck route has taught me that the lights on my beloved Explorer are pathetic. I don't have too much faith in the "upgraded" halogens or the aftermarket LED upgrades(too many bad stories). After some thoughts I landed on the idea...

2007 Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4x4: Rear passenger knuckle broke Monday where the caliper mounts. Found a full replacement in a junkyard. Swapped everything out with ease. Put the wheel back on, dropped the truck from stands, and it started rolling while in park. When the knuckle broke, it did...

Debating on the idea of converting my RWD Explorer Sport into a 4x4. Has anyone attempted this and any idea on what parts might be needed? I do have a Manual Transmission and wondering if that would affect anything. Any ideas are welcome and would be greatly appreciated!

My '02 Explorer and my buddies '68 Bronco hitting the trails

i just bought a 98 auto 4x4 for 400 bucks and fixed the power steering now when i turn sometimes it binds then you will hear a loud pop and then its fine and the 4x4 lights will flash. i disconnected the transfer case motor and drive it and it did not do it. now i was on a navigator forum and...

I can't seem to find a useful thread on any forum about my issue. some tell a few wires to cross/ground but never show pictures or give an accurate description. A few months ago I did the classic manual swap from the a4ld, everything worked great with the automatic, and the truck runs great with...

I need a little help troubleshooting my 4x4 for my 1993 Explorer. I've reset the module and the led lights blink in the correct sequence. I've also changed the switch. Still nothing, no lights on the dash or switch and no clicking sound. Is this a wiring problem, because I hope not. What's my...

Hey guys, I recently bought tires for my 2000 explorer sport 4.0L SOHC 4wd with 171,000 miles. I put on the wrangler trail runners 255/70R/16. The guys at goodyear wanted me to replace my shocks too but quoted me at $600+. They said the shock absorbers were leaking. I was curious what shocks...

Hey everyone I bought a 2000 Ford explorer sport 2dr 4x4 that just hit 170k miles. I was getting ready to buy new tires for the car and I am a little lost. Currently the car is running LT245/75R16 tires and they are pretty worn. I plan on doing some off roading and driving in the snow, but I...

Hi! First time posting to the forum! This last summer I was on a 250 mile road trip in my '94 Ex on one of the hottest days we had in Minnesota/Wisconsin. On the way there, well let's just say I was pushing it a bit on the Wisconsin freeway and it started to overheat. I pulled over, let it cool...

Hello everyone, I'm having all sorts of problems with my transfer case and drivetrain in general. My car is making a horrendous whining noise when it's under acceleration anywhere from 20mph and up. I replaced the front differential to find the noise was still there, I then replaced the trans...

I have a 2004 Eddie Bauer Explorer, V8, 2WD, and a 1994 Explorer XLT, 4x4. I'm in seminary up north, so I bought the '94 for cheap hoping to use it up here. It's back home, at my parents' house, and I am guessing they don't want it sitting around in their yard too long. I was given the 2004...