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My new 2025 Explorer is my first without a CD player. I’ve copied all my personal audio files to a USB stick, which I’ve organized into folders for artist, album, and track. All the necessary metadata is included in each file. If I plug in the USB stick and select this port, I get a nice menu...

Apologies for the bad photos I'm taking screengrabs of a walk-around video I did. New to the forum, new to fords, new to the FPIU. Bought a 2015 at auction this past week and so far really like it. Just wanted to try one out. Currently in the process of converting over. Already dug into the...

Hello, i have a 1997 ford explorer 5.0 limited RWD. I am going to give as many details as possible to answer any possible questions asked so please bear with me if the post is a little lengthy. While i was driving home the battery light was flashing off, and on (it seemed like there is a...

Will 20x12 rims with -44 offset and a backspacing of 4.75 with 33x12.50 tires be okay to run if I will have a 3" body lift, add a leaf, and torsion keys? Thanks in advanced

Hi guys, 2012 Explorer XLT, I just joined and did a lot of reading prior to ordering a Morimoto 9005 kit with the wiring harness like many of you have suggested. I opted for the XB35 4300 kit as I was concerned about too much heat in the projectors and wrecking the reflectors, as I have read...

I have an 88 ford bronco II with no fuel. I have previously replaced both fuel pumps and filters. It ran for about three months after that and then stopped. The pps do not come on when you cycle the key but the relay clicks like it is working. I have tried jumping the fuel pump from the EEC test...

So, today I made a trip to my local junkyard for a front bumper after hitting a deer, I was in luck, and found an Eddie Bauer edition bumper (i love the look of them) and am having it painted black to match the rest of my Ex. Well, while at the yard, I stumbled upon a practically show room...

HAPPY NEW YEARS to the Ex family!!! This thread was created to see if I made the right connections, but also can be as a tutorial of where to make the connections on your Ex when the diagram is corrected. As a Christmas present from my wife, I ordered a AutoPage C3-RS-665 and a iDataLink...

My brother recently got a 1996 explorer xlt. There were no bulbs in map light (light by digital display on roof in front seat) After buying new bulbs I realized I must be missing a part that the bulbs to go on. I searched for hours looking for the name of the plastic housing fitting, but just...

So I tried installing some new LED bulbs in the front reading/map lights before doing any research. I didn't realize I needed to remove the whole console etc. Long story short, I must have grounded/shorted something out with the screw driver I was using to remove the original bulbs. Now I am...

Hey guys I have a 98 Explorer EB and I noticed that as I'm driving the temp gauge goes up pretty high then will decrease back to normal and go back and fourth while I am driving, if I am on the road for more than 20 minutes or 5-10 miles and continue while I am driving. I wasn't sure if this had...

Hello, I have a 2003 XLT 2WD that recently (last few weeks) started making a sound that happens as motor is warming, but does not rise with RPM's and is intermittent. If I had to try and explain it, it sounds like when metal expands, it "pops" and appears to come from underneath near where...

Hello , I have a 1995 Explorer and have been experiancing a problem with my power windows not working. It comes and goes but the last couple days they will not work. Funny thing is ,is when they quit working the 4WD & 4WD Low lights on instrument panel flash periodically. Like I said sometimes...

I recently bought a 1999 ford explorer that has been sitting for an unknown period of time. We put a new battery in it and some gas and it attempts to start but wont. It starts when we spray starter fluid in it but when we stop it shuts off. Anyone know the best thing to do? I suspect fuel pump...

I was wondering if any tecs or guys who have done this job before could tell me if i want to replace the upper balljoint in a 03 explorer sport am i able to just press out the old one and press in a new one ( i am going to replace my balljoints with moog ones) or do i have to replace the whole...

Hi, I have a couple of problems with my 99 Ford Explorer 4.0 SOHC, and needed some help or suggestions with trying to figure out what's wrong with it. First problem is the O/D light coming on after decelerating a couple of times (ex: in a city, frequent stops), feels like the tranny is...

So I am currently looking at a very bad (potentially good) situation with my father's 2002 Explorer Limited. Awhile ago he replaced his engine due to the notorious timing chain problem. His plan was to replace it and sell it in the summer. However recently he ran into troubles again! At this...

Heyy guys new to the site, I have a 2003 explorer sport trac with the pioneer premium sound system. I obtained to 12'' legacy subs, amp and im in the process of getting a pionner avh-p4000 or avh-ph3200. Im just looking for some help and advice on how to remove the stock sub, amp, and head unit...

i have a 1995 explorer sport and it will not drive unless in 4x4 low can anyone help

In my ford explorer sport im installing 4 kicker 75w speakers run by a 4-channel 400w amp along with a new kenwood headunit and 3 12' kicker comp series subs run by a 500w mono amp and im having difficulties on picking the wiring kit that would be best. Which gauge wire should go to what? and is...

Hi, just joined forum, have a question about my 1999 explorer (V6 SOHC) involving the O/D light blinking, I've looked all over the forums to see if I could find a solution but couldnt find one. Basically my situation is that my truck drives fine, starts up good, aside from the rattle (guessing...

Hi Everyone! Okay, I'll try and keep this brief. I have a UK spec 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0. I love it. It takes me, the wife, the kids and all our stuff to the beach and mountains of North Wales and pulls the boat or the caravan. Its great. And it starts and runs great. Or it did do. Here's...

I have had a 98 Explorer for a long time. It is an XLT and is a 4wd. It has over 200,000 miles on it but I love it. I need some ideas. For starters. I am looking for about a 4" lift kit. Anybody got any idea where I can find one? Also I am looking for a replacement bumper/grille gaurd. Any ideas...

Hello everyone, I have used this site before to get info on how to fix my explorer, but this is the first post but I want to thank everyone for the help I have received thus far. However, I arrived at school this morning, went on the freeway and at this time no problem, but when I pulled...

Hey I'm new on here and I'm trying out how to remove and replace the handle on the rear lift gate. The handle only works when I turn it to the left and then it only opens the window. When I try to turn it to the right the left side of the handle comes out about an inch or two and won't fully...

I recently started a new job with enough pay to actually start building up my exploder again, albeit slowly. So, I've been brainstorming with my buddys about what all I should do. The short answer is; everything. (It's a 1999 XLT 4.0 SOHC) So, I'll start with the stuff I DON'T know how...

My 2006 explorer sport trac seems to be overheating but its not at the same time! We had a pretty good rainstorm not to long ago i was driving and did not notice the dirt/mud had covered the edge of the road when i accidently drove right into it kicking up a lot of rocks. after that incident i...

Hi, new to the forum, but thank god I found it. I am a 62 year old gearhead, I always wanted a explorer, I found a 98 xlt awd 5.0 with no motor for five hundred bucks. The problem is someone hacked the motor out it. I have no clue where and how the vacuum line go. maybe someone could help...

Hello all, I recently purchased a 1995 XLT Ford Explorer from a friend. The vehicle has a kink or two to work out, but the most important safety issue I have to address is the lack of dash lighting(including the hvac lighting). I searched through the old posts and found some tips for the gen...

I took my 1996 4x4 off-roading yesterday and today when I drove it today, the front suspension was squeaking every time I hit a bump in the road. I don't have any modifications to the suspension and i don't want to take it to a repair shop just yet. Any suggestions?

:frustrate Hi, I'm new to this site and love all the info on it. I have a '96 Explorer, 4 door, with the great radio that has the CD changer. My problem though, after I had my starter replaced & my baby was back in action :D, I went to listen to some tunes and No sound came from my speakers...

Hello All, I have a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport trac and need to replace my brake pads (Squealing noise). 1. My main question is: Is there any thing that I should look out for? I be searching on-line for pictorials on how to do this, just what to hear from the experts, on anything specific...

Hi I have a 1999 rlanger 3.0 5speed that will not go into 4x4 low range. when i turn the knob to put it in 4x4 low the 4x4 high light stays on and it will go in 4x4 low then it will pop out after about 10seconds.... then the 4x4 high and 4x4 low lights flash 3 times and i only have 2wd. I pulled...

I have been in the process of trying to get my explorer running right and recently had a mechanic replace the head gaskets, after which I devoloped a massive oil leak. It looks like it is coming from above the oil pan and around the oil filter. My mechanic is telling me he thinks it's a rear...