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Looking to see if Anyone knows if there’s an engine that fits the stock tranny on a 2000 Ford explorer XLS. And if not the cheapest website to find a 4.0 v6 DOHC engine refurbished. Worried the cassette’s on my timing chain haven’t been changed since the Vehicle was purchased in 2000.

My 2001 ford explorer spot and i cant find a lift kit no where plz help me been looking for 3 days i wanna do that pic right there

I'm trying to replace my brake shift interlock on my car and this is what I was given at the parts shop, but the second pic is what is in my car. I feel like I'm trying to replace the wrong item? Or they gave me the wrong part? Or are these the same thing/different look?

Hello! My mother passed away and she owned a 2004 Ford Explorer (Eddie edition) the transmission has blown and I was wondering how do I know which transmission it’ll need? Can I use a transmission from let’s say a 2002 Ford Explorer? Sorry not sure how any of this works. Thank you!

Help! My sister has a ‘96 Explorer that originally wouldn’t start, when we did get it to start the idle was very rough. Changed the air filter, cleaned the throttle body, replaced the fuel filter. The idle got better, but now when accelerating if you’re giving the truck gas and immediately let...

So I recently purchased a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport. Everything I’m reading says that I should have the kick activated rear hatch but I can’t for the life of me get it to work. I’ve looked underneath the rear bumper and I don’t see anything? (Don’t quite know what I’m looking for anyways). I have...

I purchased this 2004 Explorer V8 (limited) on Saturday, I went to go get it emission tested and the OBD2 was loose and the tech was not going to touch it. Come to find out it seems that the previous owners spliced one of the wires, as seen below. What is the best solution for this? Just buy a...

So I have a 1999 Ford Explorer that I’ve been building for some time now I did a 5.0 swap in it out of a 2000 Explorer and I need an exhaust for it I don’t have the cats for it so I need something for manifolds back and I can’t seem too find anything for some reason also I want too put an...

Hey all, First post here so bear with me. I recently purchased a 96 Explorer with a sun roof but noticed it has a leak on the interior by the passenger side of the front windshield. I decided to drop the headliner to A.) replace the gross stained one, B.) seal the leak from the inside as well as...

I was looking for some insight into what years have headliners that would work with my 95. I found one with a headliner in good condition at a local scrapyard but the cutouts aren't the same. I was wondering if it would still physically fit or not. Pictures below. I was also wondering if the RAP...

I'm looking for some help with a 95' ford explorer. Having a lot of issues with it right now and I'm trying to figure out the cheapest way to resolve it. Any help would be appreciated I know some basics when it comes to vehicles but I do not have any in-depth knowledge. Trying to put as little...

Hello all! I’ve got a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6l V8 (3rd generation I believe), and have a coolant leak that I cannot source. It seems to be dripping down from the top of my transmission (closest to engine), both while the car is running and while not running. I am loosing enough coolant to the...

Hi this is my first post and I’m looking for answers I have a 99 Ford Explorer xlt with the sohc 4.0 and 4r55e trans 2wd this is currently a prerunner build I’m doing and I blew the motor in it so I’m looking too 5.0 swap it from what I know it’s bolt in mostly but I’m hoping someone could give...

Mid-job on my rear axle shaft replacement on my 91X and the spider gears fell out. I was using my impact to try to pull the new wheel studs through the newly installed axle and it looks like the S-spring shifted a bit and the spider gears slipped out. I have the spacers and know which one was on...

Hello! I was replacing my rear-hatch when I was about to plug everything in, one plug wouldn’t connect. I’m not sure what year exactly the new hatch is from, but it’s 2002-2005, and I have a 2003 limited. does anyone know how I would connect these?

Hey guys I absolutely love my 96 manual explorer and have done a ton of work to it this year and would love to keep it. Since I bought the truck 6 years ago I've always had a hard time shifting into 1st especially when it's cold or hasn't been driven for a bit. Lately my other gears especially...

Sorry if this is posted incorrectly or in the wrong area, I will remove and/or repost in the correct please if I need to. So I have a 2011 Ford Explorer Limited with around 80k miles, I am not the original owner. I've had several problems and have some questions... I recently brought my car...

Hey! This is my first post but I’ve been lingering here for awhile. I’ve been to numerous sites and checked pretty much all threads on this forum and I haven’t found anything. I don’t know if this is important or not, but I do have an aftermarket fob. It’s a 2004 Ford Explorer XLT. When I open...

I saw a post of a picture of a saleen style explorer and i love that look and want to sorta recreate that but in my own way and want my explorer to be a little faster, by little i mean i want a blower in it. i just dont know where to start what to buy first, i dont care about exterior look right...

Hello all! This is my first time posting on the forum. I have a question regarding some wiring with my LOC and amplifier I will be installing soon. I am installing an aftermarket 12 inch subwoofer and amplifier. I have the 2013 Limited model with the Sony sound system, and the subwoofer and...

Hi all, I've been trying to use this ex as a learning experience for myself, as well as to eventually use as my daily driver. Obviously, for that to be the case, it needs to be running perfectly, and i shouldn't have to worry about it being a danger to myself or others. However, with this...

My 3rd brake light and passenger side brake light as well as my turn signal on the passenger side work. The reverse lights work. I have replaced both sides with new lights and there’s nothing wrong with the fuses as far as I can tell. Can anyone help me out with this?

Hello Explorer Forum. Me and my fiancé just moved from Florida to California this past week and during our drive cross country the rear CV axle snapped. The only dealership out in that part of the country couldn’t see us for 2 weeks so we ended up taking our Explorer to a local mechanic. Somehow...

Hello everyone. I’m looking for someone that can do some mod changes on my 2014 Explore or help me do them. I live in Portsmouth but can travel to any of the cities nearby. I look forward to hearing your someone.

I have a 2010 explorer with a blown 4.0 motor. I have a 01 ranger with a good 4.0. Will the ranger motor work in explorer?

Well, I've sold my previous vehicle and I am now a soon to be explorer owner. Finding exactly what I'm looking for has proven to be a challenge so far. I'm hoping I can get some input from actual owners on here, maybe pointing out aspects I have overlooked. Dealerships tend to be extremely bias...

Hey all, Been a while since I've been on here, but you've helped me in the past so why not try again. My 96 4.0 was running great with almost 150k on it. I went to dinner one night and stopped by my buddies house on my way home. When I started it up, could almost immediately tell is was...

In December of 2018, my family sold our 2003 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0 V6 SOHC 4X2. As a first time driver, I am desperately trying to find it again. The car was sold to CarMax in Miami . The VIN IS 1FMZU62K03UC53132 . PLEASE HELP AS I WOULD CONSIDER BUYING THIS CAR BACK AND I MISS IT DEARLY

Hello there! I'm new here but have used this forum to help with many things for a couple years now. I'm looking into getting new rims for my mostly stock explorer. (Stock height) And I was looking into getting rims with these specs: 15x7 5x4.5 -6mm offset 3.75" Backspacing It seems that...

Greetings, Looking for help on where my coolant is going to... Have an 02 Explorer with the 4.0 SOHC engine, high miles (286K). Coolant has been disappearing from the system at about 16+ ounces a week but can't find where it is going, have checked the following: Pressure tested the system, It...

So I've been trying to nail this problem down for a while now 6+ months. So I bought this truck from my aunt knowing it didn't have O.D. (238,000 miles and a lot of mountain trips) and figured it might be a fun project to rip apart the trans and see what's going on. Long story short I have not...

I’ve got a 2016 limited with the 3.5, around 68,000 miles. Without any codes or warnings, It wouldn’t start this morning, and after getting it fired up from a booster got it to a shop. They said the alternator was bad and want $900+ to fix. Not happening. I’ve searched the forum for more...

Hey all. I have a 1996 ford explorer awd With the 5.0. I bought a 2000 and wanted to use the transmission and transfer case. I noticed the transfer case has no vss and the plug for the transmission is different. Is there still a way to at least use the transmission or .....

I have a 98 5.0 explorer I was driving somewhat aggressively then pulled off the interstate and pulled up to a redlight and it cuts off . Now I’m stuck because I got it in a parking lot but every time I shift to drive or reverse I lose rev immediately and it cuts off unless I power it into gear...

Firstly I was born a GM guy in a GM family, never been fond of Fords... ( hate me yet?). Long story short, been looking for another vehicle and my Dad calls me about his neighbor's Explorer... I have no idea why the hell hes telling me about this Ford, he worked for Performance Chevrolet for 25...

Parked my 02 Exp Sunday,came out Monday to go to work,crank,no start,no tachometer movement. It has been getting harder to start the last couple of weeks, and thrice over that 2 weeks when it started it shook hard,and 1 time I shut it down, another I didnt and it smoothed out, another it...

I woke up this morning to drive my girlfriend to work and the car was fine as the engine warmed up there was some strange chattering coming from maybe my feet. Seemed to be coming from the transmission because i’d put it in neutral and rev it and there would be no chatter. As i kept driving the...

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...

so i lowered my 2wd 5.0 explorer. And i want to go lower i know ima need a c notch im going to get that done. But the front is my main question. I was wondering if i buy a 3 inch lift torsion key set if flip them could it lower it 3 inches?? Right now i remived the adjuster bolt. It doesnt ride...

Alright so I have a 2000 ford explorer, she starts like a dream, engines alittle old and theres a few parts here and there that needed replacing but all in all shes a decent car, however ive had an issue lately where the transmission wont shift between gears and my rpms will shoot up. The only...