96 explorer

I will first say I believe it is an electrical issue. We have an intermittent fuel issue on our Explorer. It will run for weeks with no issues, then I will stop somewhere and it will not start. I get it towed and it starts at the shop. Sometimes it will run for an hour, then quit, sometimes 40...

Hey guys having a difficult time diagnosing my issue. My vehicle is a 1996 Explorer 2D 4.0 v6 5 speed. Power everything & everything is functioning. so I put the vehicle into 4wd (auto 4wd) i can hear the shift motor working, I inspected the vacuum axle disconnect, it works flawlessly. I put...

Hello, First post here but I've been using this forum since I got my stock 1996 Explorer 5.0 AWD about 2 years ago. A few months ago it threw a belt, but upon further investigation it appears the water pump has also gone, which is likely what caused the belt to go. I'm wondering if it's worth...

So I have a 96 explorer xlt 4.0 ohv and can't seem to figure out what is wrong with this truck. You can be driving along for about 20 minutes and when it gets warm it's like the truck doesn't advance in timing; won't go past 20mph uphill. I have replaced fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel injectors...

Hello! So I thought I would check really quickly with you guys on opinions with what's going on. My transmission has been shifting really rough lately. When accelerating it's mostly fine, it's rough as in you can feel it noticeably in the car. After a heavy acceleration and letting off the gas...

Hello y'all, im not much of a car junkie so i have no idea whats going on with my car I have a 1996 Ford Explorer & about 3 weeks ago i went on a 600-800 mile trip about 3 weeks ago & suddenly the O/D light starts flashing; i got really worried since i was in the middle of no where but...

I have a 96 explorer with about 200k miles on it. Recently it began to squeak while running, I assume a slipping belt but haven't had time to check it out. Not long after that started, at start up the engine sounds like a go cart and occasionally it will shake the car. Its fine once I get the...

Ok so I ran it with an OBD II and it came up as P0136, and after researching it I believe it's the Bank 1 Sensor 2. My check engine light comes on and goes off frequently. I need some advice on how easy of a fix it is, and maybe a step by step run through of it because I've never changed out an...

Hi all, A few years ago my husband and I bought a 1996 Ford Exporer with a Cobra 5.0 engine. We don't know much about explorers, but our mechanic got really excited the first time he worked on the car said the engine looks factory installed, and that the car may have been custom ordered from...

OK - Hey everyone- i'm new here and I need your help! First of all, this is a great site and the contributions here are fantastic!!! So here's the deal -I've rebuilt my 4r70w (with alot of insight I've gathered from here) and all has gone very well. The tranny is back in and I was able...

Explorer Specifications: 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 134k miles 4.0L 4X4 Problem: My ford explorer sometimes runs rough and the battery gauge sputters. Sometimes it dies unless I accelerate. When driving it dies at stop signs and check engine comes on, but If I turn it completely off...

Ive got a 96 Explorer v6 4wd, stock. I want to know whether its better to go with turning torsion keys and adding shackles in the rear, or adding an add-a-leaf? will one be a better ride than the other? whats cheaper? thanks, Corey

Hello all, First off I have to say that I have spent a lot of time on here, great info! That's why I am hopeful someone can help me here. I have a 96 Explorer, 4.0L V6. It has had a rough idle at startup for a while, which will even itself out after warmed up. Recently the temperature...

I have had the Pro comp 3" spindle lift system since 2001, since then they have discontinued it and i have just shattered one of my spindles. I am trying to find a replacement set for my Exploder...please email me if you have any or know where i can get some.

Hi. My 96 Ford Explorer 4.0L ran dry (no gas) and since then when it gets hot after about 30 minutes or +/- 20km driving, it starts to surge and choke then as it is about dead, it fires again with another surge and then chokes. But when I take my foot off the gas it idles perfectly. When I rev...

OK, I have just spent the past hour reading various threads. Lots of really good information. I am just not sure I am finding the right answer. I have a '96 Explorer XLT 4.0 w/165K. That year came with an autoselctor switch on the dash. 2WD, 4WD Auto, 4WD Lo are the options. I usually...