first gen

Where are y'all running your rooftop light bar wires?not looking to drill holes in the roof but need to run mine. Thanks!

Hi Y'all, We have a 92 XLT 4x4 and we recently added a RC 4in lift so we could put on some 15*8 wheels and 33x12.50R15 tires. We are thinking about regearing but don't know much about it and have read some of the post on it, but many are old and missing links. We did a little investigation and...

Hello everyone, I just joined and this is my first post. About a year and a half ago I bought an old 1976 F-250 pickup and the guy that sold it to me gave me a 1992 Explorer 4x4 with it for free. I decided to take it because why not, its a free car. I didn't really think it was cool or special...

So this is more of a "How I did it" rather than a How-to, but I decided to fully document my repair as I found no info on this before. I don't know how helpful this will be for 91-92 owners, but I'm guessing the only real difference in the systems is that the vapor canister is in a slightly...

Hey everyone my weird starting problem when cold has unfortunately returned I have a 1993 Ford Explorer XLT with the 4.0 OHV, new iac valve new fuel pump and filter cleaned the maf sensor, after replacing the fuel pump this problem went away for a week and now it's back it turns over just fine...

Hey everyone I have a 1993 Ford explorer xlt that leaks rain water in the passenger floor bourd and the headliner all around the windshield gets wet and the sunroof and the too back cargo glass windows leak so basically everything that I can think of is leaking and it gets soaked every time it...

Hello Everyone! I’ve been a member of this forum for a long time – apparently since 2013. However, in recent years I haven’t been spending as much time here unfortunately due to neglecting my exploder. Well the exploder is back and its finally time for me to post a build thread! Most...

Hey I have a line on a cheap 10" Pioneer sub and amp, can you guys let me know if they will be enough bass for my first gen four door Explorer? Amp is 800 peak 400 RMS, sub is 700 peak 350 RMS. Subwoofer: TS-W255C|DVC - Amplifier: GM-D7400M - Class-D Mono Amplifier with 800 Watts Max. Power

I know if I ask about led headlights, people will tell me why not to use them. But has anybody retrofitted the housings to accommodate an LED bulb or is there a housing that works with the first gens.

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...

I've already searched around in the threads and can't find anyone who's mentioned doing this. I'm building a 4.0 that came from a 93 Sport to put into my 97 XLT. I've noticed the block casting is different, specifically for the motor mount bolts. Has anyone swapped an early 4.0 into a second...

So i've looked all over and i can't find it on here, but can i put the second gen heated mirrors on my 1992 i know they look the same but are they direct bolt on and what is the deal with wiring? I already have power mirrors but they're super faded and im looking to replace them anyways. Thank...

So I have my 1992 explorer 4 door and a couple of the exterior door handles are broken and they're all faded and I was just wondering if the second Gen metal handles would bolt right in. I'd much rather have the metal than the plastic but wanna know before I buy then. Any help would be much...

Alright so my 1992 explorer isn't super moded but it is running a little bit bigger tires 30x9.5 so I thought I'd put it here. But on my way to school I hit a bad pot hole at about 60mph or so and for a split second the rear abs light came on it kicked the radio out for a sec and now my...

So here about a month ago, i got in a small accident, rear ended someone only screwed up my bumper. Right afterwards my brake light and rear abs light have came on and stay on, brakes work great. Master cylinder is full, float moves, replaced the rear abs sensor (only has one in the rear...

New to the Forum I am going to look at a 1994 Explorer XLT 4x4 this weekend. I've done some searching around on here but was hoping for some insider knowledge from some long time owners on things I should be looking out for? Not looking for general car buying knowledge but first gen explorer...

I have searched the transmission section without seeing an answer to this. So, if the information is in there, please post a link, not just "look at the sticky", because I already have. That said, if this hasn't been covered before, I'd be surprised. I had an overheating issue. Got a busted...

Ok, so I've been driving around with a check engine light on for like a year now, knowing that the drivers side oxygen sensor is causing the light to come on. So I finally got around to getting under there to change it a couple days ago and what do I find? The sensor is fine...but the wire has...

Thanks in advance, we are stumped.. 1992 Explorer 4x4 4.0 OHV Temperature dropped for the first time this winter, below 30 degrees, and she would not start. We are getting zero codes, Key on running or not....nada....zilch.... I checked everything, cleaned the IAC, replaced the IAT, the...

1992 Ford Explorer, XLT manual tranny, 4 L 3.73 gears stock etc etc New to posting, but I've Lurked here for a while, I've searched everywhere and I just can't figure this out. What's Wrong This problem only occurs when it is hot outside, and generally if not always after the engine is still...

Hello, so i currently have a 92 explorer 306000 miles original auto. Well i hate autos and mines about shot so im putting in a manual. Im currently in the process of getting the parts together. I have the manual trans, which has the slave cylinder attached, clutch, pressure plate flywheel. so...

Hey Guys! i looked around and couldnt find any threads similar to this or with the info i needed so here we go. I have a 1993 Ex with 31" duratracs and the Skyjacker 1.5-2 inch lift. I want to put the f150 spring seats under these coils and possibly go to a bigger tire. (my friend has a set of...

So I am soon going to be installing a 2 inch skyjacker lift kit with AAL rear and shackles, then coils in the front, and i have decided on 31x10.5x15 goodyear dura tracs for tires and then some pro comp 15x8 steelies, I'm wondering what backspacing i need and what exactly backspacing is. thanks...

Okay guys I'll cut to the chase. I want a toy I can drive to the off-road park, beat on a little bit, and drive back home. I have a nice '99 explorer 4x4 as my "daddy ride" that my wife bought new and I can't bring myself to abuse it. So, I have been scouring Craigslist and all of the Jeep...

I am getting a first gen ford explorer soon and would like to know if you guys know where i can find an off road/winch bumper for it also i would like to know any recommended parts for it i plan to lift it and make a nice 4x4 and daily driver. Thanks for any information

I really haven't been able to find a definitive answer on the forum. What type of fluid goes into the front differential on a first gen (specifically 1992) Explorer? The manual just says "4x4 gear oil" as does the computer at Advance Auto. I just want to be sure exactly what to put in...

Hey guys, My rear hatch closes and latches...but not completely. it's like if you take your driver door and push it till the latch catches but you can still push and pull it about 1-2 inches...I hope you understand what i am saying lol It stays closed and i cant even pull it open. Lights...

I have been looking around,and i am wondering if there is a way to change the instrument cluster bulbs from green to something else like blue? i have to get into the cluster anyway to fix a bulb and if someone else has done this i would appreciate some info. also i have already had the dash...

right so now that i have the money i can take my cylinder heads to the shop to get looked at. but this is the first time i ever do a fix like this. so i dont know what a good price is. i think they might need to be planed out. but they could be cracked. and should i get a valve job now that...

my buddy has a '92 XLT. nothing weird a little bit up but still runs well, but in front of his center console is a small post bolted into the floor, and 2 wires (one looks like an ethernet cable and the other looks like a headphone jack) protrude from under the center console. so my question is...

Ok everybody has probably heard about SLR Motorsports $50 performance chip that supposedly gives a 50HP/torque gain. has anyone heard any reviews/used them/now anyone whos used them that can give me some feed back? It sounds legit but also sounds to good to be true. If its is a scam can...

hey guys, my power windows on my 93 Eddie Bauer are not working quite right. when i push the button to go up or down all i hear is a clicking noise and sometimes the window goes up or down and sometimes it doesnt. i know the motor is turning because i can feel it. most of the time i end up...