explorer 4wd

When I start the explorer it comes on but very weak starts to shake and shuts off. Sometimes has a rough time idling. Hasnt shut off while driving. What could be causing this to happen? sometimes it will start right up woth no problems but when it starts weak and I press the gas pedal it doesn't...

I have a cracked upper intake manifold which leaks air. The Ford part has been discontinued (F87Z9424BA) and does not appear to be available anywhere. Any ideas on a replacement part of a fix? Thanks

A/c runs . it is cool but not cold. i think it needs a shot of freon. can this just be "topped off" or does it require a full recharge. what does it take to diy? thanks.

So looking in the owners manual I was trying to figure out the maintenance schedule for my new Explorer Limited with the 3.5 V6. Here is what I gathered but couldnt find anything for the differentials/transfer case? Oil - 5k-10k miles depending on OLM Antifreeze - 5yr/100K Transmission -...

My 1998 Ford Explorer XLT has the 4l and 4h flashing sometimes, O/D light comes on and stays on. Car will not go into high gear and when I turn, feels clunky-the slower and sharper the turn, the worse it feels. All was fine and then suddenly problem started? Anyone have same experience?

Hello again all, I just got my truck back after getting a mechanic to replace the block and all other components. He did alot of whining and complaining about the extra work, but nonetheless the switch from a late 90's Explorer block to '02 was a success, just took some messing around. The...

I was pulling my boat out of the water on the sand on the weekend and the back wheels spun and dug in. I had switched to high 4wd but the front wheels didn't seems to engage at all. I switched to low 4wd but the front wheels still didn't seem to pull. All lights are working and the low range...

I followed the steps for checking my transfer case by jacking up the truck and putting it on jack stands. The wheels turned just fine. I was able to turn the front driveshaft by hand while in 4High and idling. It seems though that 4Low actually works because I hear a clunk from the front end...

ok i have had my explorer for nearly 2 years now, since i have had it the 4wd has never worked like i press the 4wd button and no lights on the dash come on or anything! It's weird because it's stuck in 2wd and I didn't realize they did go into 2wd. The driveshaft is still in so I don't...

Hello All, I am new to the forum but for the past few days I have been reading everything I can that has to do with 4WD on this forum. My wife has a 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 with 270k miles, it is by far the best vehicle ever! To this day its her daily driver and she loves it. For a few...

I have recently experienced some issues With the Auto-mode on my Explorer. I live in Norway and the roads are some times really slippery and full of ice. When my rear Wheels start to sleep i hear some bad noices in the front, and I notice that the front Wheels does not engage as they should...

Hello everyone...got a chance to buy a decent looking 2 dr 1999 explorer...cant provide engine or trans details actually til maybe tomorrow...question i have is gent said runs like new...went into town stopped, went in store and came out,someone parked in front of him...put in reverse and heard...

Are there any suspension lifts available for a 2002 Explorer Eddie Bower 4x4?

Hi all, First post with a question here. I've got a 1997 Explorer 4WD with a harmonic vibration that starts at 65mph and goes up as far as I've taken it. It lasts for about 5 seconds then goes away for 3-4 seconds, then comes back. I did not recall noticing this until I purchased new...

The dreaded road roar has begun.. Softly, so softly, but I know what's coming. Rear differential has 195K on it, never been worked. I am looking for a how to thread on the rebuild, worst case Ford dealer fix is 1200$ if nothing outside of the differential is defective. This includes all...

Hi all, trying to get some help with my 4WD system. I read the stickie, did some searches, but I'm still not clear on next steps. Symptom - no lights on dash for 4WD or Low. Hubs clicking/ whining as if the 4wd is engaged. (yup, the auto hubs need some attention too - got that)...

I can't seem to find any help on my problem. Today I decided to test the 4wd drive out cause , winter is around the corner. While sitting still I push the 4hi and all the lights illuminated and herd clicking noise. As well as a clunking noise in the front end not sure where it was coming from...

Hello all. Just picked up a 2013 Explorer Limited 4wd from Carmax with 4600 miles on it. Just got it home today and noticed a strange sound when accelerating from a stop. It sounds like a something is wrapped around the rear drive shaft, and comes up right under the front middle console. The...

97 explorer bought from original owner withno reverse and whining high pitch noise while coasting....dissapears under load. Replaced tranny with rebuilt unit...no luck no fwd or reverse gears. Took rebuilt tranny out had it looked at again and guy says tranny is fine. Put tranny back in and...

Do you have to pull the transfer case to remove the speedometer drive gear on the output shaft or can you just remove it after removing the output shaft flange and seal? It is a 1995 Explorer 4.0 with 4wd. Matt

Hey Folks, I just drove my son's 1997 Ford Explorer Limited and he has a problem. The front right tire feels like it is hanging up. When you back out of the driveway, it feels like the passenger front tire is clunking around but it is tight when I jack it up and check. When you drive it feels...

Hi Ok here is where I started - All 4 brakes and rotors, front end Driverside control arm & upper ball joint, Passenger side upper ball joint (bracket type atttached to upper control arm) Both lower ball joints and both tie rod ends replaced (outer rods) Have ALL been replaced. I have also had...

I been searching for lift kits and i cant seem to find them i heard about off roading bully guy but i heard he was bad news and to stay away from him, Can anyone else please point me in the right direction. I need to get new tires soon and i would like to jack up the truck to put bigger tires

I have a 94 explorer and I have fuel line leak where line connects to filter coming from engine. Would like to replace fuel line but have looked everywhere and can't find fuel line. Help! Help! Help! and if cant replace whole line can i replace the section that is leaking

hello my 96 explorer will not engage into 4wd. i just replaced the hubs. the transfer case is working and the front drive shaft engages. im thinking its a problem with the vacuum now and want to replace the engage solenoid and disengage solenoid. problem is i cant find them anywhere in the...

So I just bought yet another explorer (I just can't stay away from them) and the transfercase shifted just fine on the test drive. On my way home, I was going down the highway and the transfercase suddenly shifted into 4hi and the 4wd light next to the dash button came on dimly. I pulled into a...

HI GUYS. IHAVE 07 EXPLORER XLT V8 4.6. When driving the car never hear the voice of annoying friction in the front of the car from the beginning to the speed of 60 miles and then the sound disappears. And if you disconnect fuse 4WD no longer hear that voice again.ICHECKED THIS CODE...

I have an o1 exp. and am getting no drive to the front end. I replaced the servo on the rear of trans. case still nothing. It shifts from four high to low range fine, lights on dash appear to work correctly, no flashing, have checked all fuses and relays, it is an allwheel drive, so no servo on...

As of lately when in 4lo (dont use auto) ive been getting this crazy clank clank when under as much as half acceleration. 4wheel still works but sticking my head out of the window it sounds like its coming from the tcase but cant be positive. Its driving me crazy especially with a harsh winter...

I've had my explorer for about 6 months and now with winter here I think my 4wd drive isn't all there. First off when i'm driving every 5 min or so both the '4wd' and '4wd low' lights flash a few times but I have not noticed anything abnormal. Today I went driving around in the snow and for the...

I tried searching the forums but cant find any list that shows which vehicles and years have the same trans as my 91 explorer 4x4, i believe its the A4LD, i'm getting ready to head to pick and pull this weekend and wanted to know where i could look. I believe the Aerostar, Bronco II, and Ranger...

I am trying to decide if I want to buy a 1996 Explorer 4.0 4wd with a transmission problem. From what I have read it has the 4R55E in it. I can get it cheap, but I'm searching for possible causes for the problem. Here is what the owner told me about it. First of all he said it has been well...

Hey guys. Need some noobie help. Im lifting my 91 ex 4 inches.. Got all the dropdown brackets .. So far.. Just need to double check what else i need .. Obviously . Shocks Coils# And what do u guys recommend to lift the back ?..# Please .. And thanks#

The plastic end tank on my radiator cracked and is leaking pretty bad from the top. I can get away with local driving but will not take it on a trip until I get it replaced. I am looking for a quality replacement radiator for my 2000 Explorer. I have spent the last two days searching the net...

hello i am new to this site so if i am in the wrong forum i apologize. i have recently bought a 1993 ford explorer xlt. when i bought it i could get a 4 wheel hi light in the dash but not a 4 wheel low.now i have neither light. my mechanic checked it out and said the hubs were fine and thought...

Hey guys, I searched through the forum and have not found a definite answer. I need to replace my front lower and upper ball joints. The car is a 2002 Explorer 4wd. There's a great write up for lower ball joints in a 2wd. Is it the same procedure for a 4wd? Do I have to remove the front...

I have a 2wd 1996 ford ranger with a 2.3 liter motor 5 speed transmission. Is that transmission compatible with a 1991 ford explorer 4.0 4wd please help I need to get my explorer on the road or the best recommendation to find a good cheap a4ld

I've been searching the forums,but can't find what I'm looking for. I just bought a 1992 Explorer 4WD. I've already replaced the rear brakes. I'm a NOOB to owning a 4WD. So, here's my problem. I have werner manual locking hubs. My low range light stays on even when the 4X4 button above it is not...

My carfax said that my ford had had the switch replaced, then the mechanic I bought it from said he replaced it after that, it seems like pretty frequent for a simple switch. The lights were blinking, indicating there was a problem, so I took the switch apart and did an easy fixit with...

2Gen Explorer 4WD will not Engage 1998 Explorer Eddie Bauer 191,000 miles After 4 trips to a mechanic, still no luck. The mechanic has replaced the switch and replaced the shift motor. The switch on the dash does change from 4high to 4low and can hear the switch occurring underneath. It...