ignition

1997 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4.0L Hello everyone, ive got few issues with my car, one of them is fuel economy, i constantly get 10mpg city and 16mpg highway, so who knows please tell me what can i possibly change to increase mpg, The second issue is a big one, all started about a month ago, i...

I am stumped by an apparent ignition problem on my '94 Explorer XLT. There is power to the cigarette lighter and overhead lights but not the radio or instrument panel. Until I turn the ingnition - then there is no power at all. I changed out the ignition 2 weeks ago and everything seemed fine...

Title says it all. Both the steering wheel and ignition are locked up on my 1999 Explorer Eddie Baure Edition with anti-theft, awd . No amount of turning, pushing etc. works. Thank-you for any type of help on this.

I have a 1996 Explorer. I parked this afternoon and went to turn the ignition off. The key just rotated and even came out with no change in the engine running. I disconnected the battery and it still ran. I pulled the fuel pump relay out and the engine finally quit. I removed the...

I've got a 2005 ford explorer that, before this, hasn't had many problems. Over the past couple weeks, my alarm has been going off every once in a while when I try to start the car. Up until recently, I could easily turn off the alarm by locking and unlocking the car, and then my car would...

I recently replaced a rear timing chain on my 2002 4.0L SOHC Explorer because the tensioner was broken. We realigned the cams & crankshaft using the special Ford alignment tool. I also threw some Lucas upper cylinder lubricant & injector cleaner (one product) into the gas tank. Now when I...

I was wondering if anyone knew when the ignition coils should be replaced .... The truck chuggs when you push down on the accelerator and when I took it to the shop they hooked it up to the scanner and it said it was in need of a tune up and it was misfiring, that the O2 sensors are bad and...

Hi all, This is my first post on the forum, but I've been using the extremely useful tech tips to do a bunch of regular maintenance projects on my B3000. But here's an issue I really need help with: Sometimes the truck starts and runs without any problem. Other times, especially when it...

So recently, I had a #7 Cylinder Misfire in my 1996 AWD V8 Explorer. I got the plugs, wires, and coil packs changed with brand new ones, and now I have a misfire on Cylinder #5. Anyone know what could have happened? I get the code P0305 and sometimes the check engine light flashes. Before the...

Okay when i turn the key to start i Hear a servo in the power dist box click but nothing else happens. The check engine light does come on when i put the key to "on" when i turn it to start the ebrake light, and check oil light come on along with the door chimer. Also when at on the abs light is...

After years of rare issues starting my Aerostar due to a worn out ignition lock cylinder, I finally decided to change it. Sometimes I had to put it in neutral and/or back to Park in order for it to start. However, after putting a new ignition lock cylinder, I'm getting the same problem where the...

Does anyone know the value of the capacitor that connects to ground just besides the ingnition coil? I think it is bust and I'm gonna try to replace it. I'll post a picture soon. -Humi from Iceland

Hi, My explorer 2002 shut down suddenly, I was in a stop sign when it shut off, after that no ignition starter worked. It looks like the alarm system came up, I tried locking and unlocking the alarm using the remote with no sucess. I used the master code for the alarm system with bno success...

Hi all, first time posting here, but I'm going absolutely mad. Have a 1992 Aerostar XLT (4.0L, E4WD) that has been passed down through a couple generation in my family. My grandmother got it new, gave it to my mom about 5 years ago. She wrecked it, got it fixed up new, then the alternator died...

Hi All, Relatively new to the forum. I've used it before to fix my 4x4 using the washer fix. Now I have a new problem. Recently the batter on my 94 has been draining very quickly. I don't drive it much as I live in the city, but would have to jump it every time I drove it (usually sat...

I have a 94 ford explorer and it has had many problems but its become my project and I refuse to give up on it so.. I bought it and it would only start on the thrid try. It ran very sluggish when you would take off it would almost stall eh it really didnt stall but it would seem that the...

i am hoping someone might be able to help me. i have a 98 eplr xlt, recently i noticed that when i turn off my truck the blower motors(front and rear), the power windows and the rear wiper all stay active. i have no clue what would cause this. a buddy and me ran through some trouble shooting. we...