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Hi everyone, just bought a 2000 Ford Explorer 5.0 v8 in pretty good exterior condition with close to 180k miles, just changed oil/oil filter, and new tires for now. Now my question today is how can I keep it running clean? How can I get it running better? What steps should I take to make sure...

Hello y'all, im not much of a car junkie so i have no idea whats going on with my car I have a 1996 Ford Explorer & about 3 weeks ago i went on a 600-800 mile trip about 3 weeks ago & suddenly the O/D light starts flashing; i got really worried since i was in the middle of no where but...

Hey guys, new poster here hoping for some help. I have a 1996 Explorer, bought it used knowing it didn't move under its own power. Taking a look underneath it the front differential has a decent sized hole in it. Motor runs great all other parts and pieces are there besides the sun visors and...

What is the part number or compatible equivalent for the plastic push pins that hold front valance, air-dam, spoiler, lip or whatever that thing is below bumper? I'd like a part number or a link please. THANKS! This is a link to the part I'm referring to...

I apologize if I'm posting this in the wrong place. (I have no idea where to post or where this is even going to post) My question is I have a 2007 Ford explorer limited v8. Drives great runs great, well about a month ago, my sun/moon roof, power driver seat, and adjustable pedals all stopped...

Hi. I have a 97 Eddie Bauer Explorer with a rattle in what sounds like the rear passenger tire area. We have replaced the rear pads and rotors and we have completely removed the parking brake (I live I Florida and have never used it anyway). It only rattles at acceleration upto 20-30mph. And...

Hey guys, I am the 2nd owner of the Trac and just put on the shackles and was doing the TT when I noticed that I did 5 complete turns on my Torsion bolts and went from 33.5 inches on the driver side to 34.5 and also 1 inch was gained passenger. I have a 2004 ST 4wd stock16inch wheels with 245 70...

I have a 2001 explorer I'm in the middle of doing the v6 to v8 swap. Over the very long course of this (my buddy deployed and the project went stagnant for a while) anyways bolts were lost and some were not labeled or have been separated from the labels. The next main things I need put on that I...

i have 2 problems with my 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 2WD. 1.) when I try to start it, the engine hesitates for like 5 seconds then starts. Just 2 days ago I changed my EGR valve cause my check engine light was on, I thought this would solve the problem but it didn't. Any ideas what it could be...

Just bought a 2008 Ford Explorer XLT RWD, and looking to get lift. Ideal size is 3" haven't really seen any can someone recommend anything. First time I ever lift a car so not really sure what I need so any advice will help.

I just got a 2008 Ford Explorer XLT RWD and I want to lift it 3" any recommendations? First time lifting a car so any advice will help. Also any mods you may also recommend with the lift.:whitenavajo:

I have a 05 sport trac and I had the transmission changed and now I dont have reverse. I'm looking to see if I could get any feedback from this forum. The trans that was put in the trac had all gears plus reverse before it was put in the 05 sport trac.

1st I have a 02 explorer xlt 4.6l 4dr and I know what 430 code is.. my issue is what would cause this code no leeks are found Banks 2 (both) read way rich Banks 1 (both) read 0 Reader says below threshold (spelling might be wrong) Idle is 1463 rpms I have a photo of code reader screen but...

Okay, so I'm at a total loss, hopefully somebody can shed some light on this situation.... So I bought this explorer non running from a private individual, they replaced the engine out of another 2004 explorer 4.0 and they could never get it running, their mechanic said the timing jumped a tooth...

I'm a new be here But I have a 2002 explorer 4.6l xlt Keep getting a 430 CODE. Below threshold bank 2 Rich on both. And idle is 1473 I Changed the 2 down steam 02 sensors and the code continues every 80 miles Any help very welcome. I believe this issue isn't the cat system as code states.