engine problem

I have a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L SOHC with the letter "K" in the VIN. On here to try and get some information on the timing and adjustments on the engine itself. I had recently rebuilt a the 4.0 in my truck because it broke a timing chain and all the guides, hardware and more. After full...

When i initially get in my truck i've notices a higher than normal idle along with the noise that comes from that. also while driving the engine feels as if its working harder making a deep humming noise with it that's very noticeable. I was talking to a friend and he suggested that i try and...

I've been reading about some similar codes issues here, but have not found the fix yet, and I'm into my local dealership for more than 1,000k and they still can't figure it out- I'm a single mom-help!! Repair#1: started 2 months ago on an interstate freeway in Iowa, car died and alt. gauge...

OK I drove my 02 eddie v8 explorer all around this weekend and had no problems except the odometer flickering on and off. I went to work at 0515 and turned my lights off and kept the truck running while I was drinking my soda. My parking lights turned on and off like I locked and unlocked my...

I just had my 98 in for two timing Tensioners Jackshaft and Balance shaft. That being said I have a nasty vibration now when sitting in park nuetral or in drive. This vibration is present when the vehicle is between 2000-4000 rpm's. I have changed the spark plugs checked the drive shafts...

98 4.0 sohc Explorer I have a vibration coming through the pedals and throughout the car between 2000-4000rpms, this vibration happens in park in neutral and in drive. there is also a significant power loss when accelerating, but if floored the acceleration is fine but still has the...

98 Explorer SOHC Heres the deal I have lost a good amount of power and about three miles per gallon. I had her in for three tensioners in the past two weeks, the mechanic replaced the front camshaft tensioner, the jackshft tensioner, and the balance shaft tensioner. The car Idles fine and...

Hi im from Colorado have a 98 Eddie Bauer Explorer 4.0 Sohc. This car is my baby other than my little girl of course. My explorer is having some issues lately and there seems to be a lot of topics on here that can help me out. Problem is I dont know how to navigate the site or just chat with...

Hello, I have 97 Explorer 5.0 engine in a old rod. Now it has always ran well, last fall i was having problems with what I thought was a fuel pump locking up. I didnt even think about it this winter, I decided to put a supercharger in now 2 months later I go to start and it wouldnt fire. Very...