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    Need help in choosing brakes - 2017 Sport

    Hello, I will have to change the brakes, for now only on the rear. I have a 2017 Explorer Sport (3.5 ecoboost) ADW with the towing package. Therefore, I suppose that I will have larger discs (352mm once rear 345mm.) I would like to ask for two options of discs and pads - better and...
  2. J

    New to community, 2017 Explorer XLT

    JT here, original owner of a 2017 Ford Explorer. Made some small mods here and there to customize, pretty happy with the look. Recently had an issue though and was hoping to get some suggestions. Went to replace the stock emblems with led light up emblems but before I was able to connect them...
  3. Mr_Fruffles

    2011-2019 Mud Flaps/Splash Guards with black handle covers for sale

    Never used any of them, see photos for condition. Please let me know if you have any questions. Looking for $50 plus shipping for everything. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know!
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    Explorer 2017 Sport 3.5eb

    Hello, as I have an Explorer Sport 3.5 Ecoboost, I began to wonder if parts for this model fit from other models such as XLT, Limited, etc. I would like to know if body parts (bodywork, mounts), chassis parts (springs, stabilizers, etc.) and parts fit engine (it is known that it is ecoboost...
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    2002 Explorer XLT no start

    Hey y’all! So I’m at a loss and hoping you guys can help! I have a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L V6 with around 195,000 miles on it. Truck was running great! My wife ran across town(5 miles roughly) to get the in laws and on her way home she stopped at a red light and when she went to take off the...
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    Weather Tech Floor Liners? Second Gen X?

    I'm putting some money into my 2000 Explorer, and decided I want to be like the cool kids with their stupid crossovers and car payments, but without the unibody construction, transverse drivetrain, or car payments. I'm gonna do that by getting some of those cool WeatherTech floor liners. In...
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    99 explorer climate control

    it hasn’t worked since I bought the truck but randomly it’ll pop on a couple lights Nothing works on it though, no heat or cold air, no vent direction. Seeming like maybe I should just replace the whole unit at this point ??
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    Engine Coolant Light On

    I have a 2020 Ford Explorer XLT with about 25,000 miles on it. This morning I went to use the remote start on the app to warm up the car. When I went to the garage to get in, my garage was filled with smoke and a rotten egg/sulfur smell. (yes the garage door was open and it was about 12 degrees...
  9. willzilla

    How to: Replace Steering Wheel Buttons on a 98-01 Ford Explorer!

    Does your steering wheel cruise control buttons in your 95-01 Ford Explorer look like a broken sad mess? Sticky, nasty, or completely MIA?? No problem! Get those old and busted buttons out and the new hotness buttons in place quickly and easily! The replacement of these steering wheel cruise...
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    3.5L Ecoboost: Cold Start Noise

    I could use some help. 2017 Explorer Sport 3.5L Ecoboost with 100K miles. The engine makes a rattling sound on cold start and goes away after 1-2 seconds. No noise made on any further starts through the day. Seems to repeat every morning on 1st start. Unsure if this is related... on...
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    First off-road rig! 2nd Gen Explorer

    Howdy y’all! My name is Skippy and I am located for the time being in Riverton, Utah! Soon to be St. George, Utah! All my friends have crawlers, I’ve always been the one hitching a ride with someone, but now I have my own vehicle that I can take off reading! I recently purchased a 2000 Ford...
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    Slow crank to no crank

    So here’s what I got going on. 2014 Ford Explorer XLT. Sat for about a week, ran perfect before that. Get in it and it’s a slow weak crank and does not start. Figured it was battery so I changed it. It began to slow crank again then no crank. Volt meter said 12.3 on my battery. Throwing several...
  13. J

    Question Please

    I’m asking for someone else. I think it’s a 2004. Their car will barely move you until it reach 3000RPM/30MPH. What could it be? Thanx
  14. R

    Lift kit Higher than 6”

    Okay as some of you may know, 6” is tops for these things. A.K.A. a 3” Body lift and a 3” Spacer lift with Btf uppers. Has anyone thought of any way to get more lift in the front end? For example you can Lower the upper control arm by about 2 inches if you bolt the brackets on upside down. Im...
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    2005 Ford Explorer - story of my breakdown

    Hi there! Everything was great. Then this happened: Drove to work for the 50th time this month. Finished work. Hopped in the truck after a long day. Started it up just fine. noticeably rough idle, huh, that's new! popped it into reverse to back out of my spot, definitely bumpy and rough, had...
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    2019 Explorer Thud When Turning from a Stop

    Hello Everyone, I'm hoping someone here might have some insight or suggestions for the problem I've been experiencing for a year. I've taken my 2019 Explorer Limited to 2 different Ford Dealerships while it was under the bumper-to-bumper and they could not determine the cause or replicate it...
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    Y-Pipe/Inlet Pipe

    So I have a 99 explorer sport, 2dr, OHV V6. Cats got stolen, left my o2 sensors and the flanges (Thankfully) Need the Y-Pipe/inlet pipe part number. I've Google it, checked several part numbers but it keeps coming up to the SOHC version and I've read it doesnt work. I have ford oem part number...
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    Lift Spindle Bearings

    Edit: The bearings fit I just had to press them on a little. I got lift spindles on eBay but the seller didn’t mention if you can use stock size bearings with them. I know some spindles require you to run f150 bearings instead. Is this where the stock bearings usually sit on the spindle? They...
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    2012 Explorer Base Stereo Diagram

    I spent the last 4 hours looking everywhere I could to locate some sort of wiring diagram for my stereo wiring. Would anybody happen to have one or know where I can get one? Thanks. This 2013 one seems to be the closest to match what I have but there are some wires that don’t make sense.
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    93 to 94 explorer a4ld swap

    Hey guys. So a while ago my ****ty auto a4ld went out on my 94 sport. I was considering doing a manual swap, but just decided to keep an a4ld in it. I bought a donor car which was a 93 4 door explorer, same tranny just a mechanical transfer case. I swapped tranny from the 93 into my 94 and kept...
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    Transmission + Cooling system questions

    Hi everyone! I have a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier AWD that has been ran hard by previous owners. It has leaks from the trans cooler lines, and the fittings on the radiator. I had planned on replacing the fittings, but after I removed the trans lines, and drained the trans fluid from the...
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    Headlights/Dash Lights Flickering

    I noticed recently that my headlights and dash lights have a slight flicker at idle, when in drive. It goes away if I raise the rpm’s or if I turn the truck off. I had the alternator tested and it was fine, but I noticed that when I tested with my multimeter the voltage would jump around. It...
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    Keep Tripping Codes 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

    About 8 months ago. I took my explorer into the shop to trouble shot a code (dont recall the specific code but it was Bank 1 running lean). $600 later the shop said they could find anything wrong with it and everything was within the correct perimeters, so they got the code off and everything...
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    2013 Explorer XLT Ecoboost 2.0 Airbag Light

    Hi everyone, I am new to the thread and Ford Explorers. It is my first time being an Explorer owner, but I'm already tired of it. When I purchased the vehicle, the catalytic converter needed replacing, and the check engine light came on after a day. Finally, after a month or two, my airbag...
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    Aftermarket Fender Flares

    I found these fender flares on eBay and ordered a set of 4 for $70. They’re polished steel and seem to be well made. They’re attached with screws and even have a rubber gasket. I’ll be painting them black and installing them this weekend and will post photos when I’m done. They don’t seem to...
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