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  1. Flammingredtheexplorer

    Want to convert a 14 XLT Key Fob c/w cut key to a Limited or Sport key fob

    hello, I hope this is not a "stupid" question, is there a way that I could get a limited or sport key fob for my XLT ford explorer? I have the one name that has unlock, lock, panic, and x2 for the trunk.. but could I get the oval one with the icons coming down portrait way, I'll try to drop a...
  2. S

    1998 Explorer xlt 4.0L SOHC Project(Don't Run Don't Crank) dead

    Three weeks ago I ran across a 1998 xlt 4.0 SOHC on Craig List for $800.00 132k on the body and 75k on the motor. I had to check it out. The truck was bought about 3 years ago from a service station with a broken timing chain and no compression on cylinders with valves closed. The motor was...
  3. W

    Remote fob question

    Apoloogies in advance if I did not search enough through existing threads. 2005 EB V8. I lost my keys in the neighborhood and can erase and reprogram keys w/ Forscan. Anyone know if it is possible to disable the remote fobs and reprogram them. I hate the idea that someone may be able to unlock...
  4. E

    Bought 1997 Explorer V8 AWD BUT JUST ONE KEY - need spare!!

    I'm sure I'm not the first. I've also heard dealers only have key information going back 15 years. Looking for the voice(s) of experience. Thanks in advance. Einar
  5. F

    Programming new keys with one original

    Hello all. My 2006 Explorer (V8, Limited) which I bought new came with only one key. The salesman told me that the other had been lost while shipping the vehicle. He said that I could come back later to get another one made, but they would have to re-flash the computers and that they couldn't do...
  6. T

    Ignition key — computer problem?

    I lose my keys a lot. My '98 Explorer has keys with a transponder. They are expensive to replace, but that's life. Problem is, I lost another key and went to my regular locksmith to get a replacement — he's done it before. This time the Explorer would not allow him to make any more keys --...
  7. R

    Keyless FOB range

    Any way to increase my range on my keys? I've heard all the ways of putting it to your head and such but is there any less expensive way than getting a viper system?
  8. J

    1998 Exp start issues.

    Hey, I have a 1998 Ford Explorer 2 door (2 wheel driver, 4.0) that fails to start. When I first bought the car, the only way I could start was to hit the unlock button on the fob, then start - it will not just start with the dealers key. Upon inspection of the key, there are noticeable...
  9. M

    New wheels, question about torsion bar lowering '99 Explorer

    Hey guys I bought my wife a minivan so now her stock '99 4 wheel drive explorer is my "daddy ride". So I bought a set of 20s for it and I like the way they look but I hate the fender gap. I know I know it's 4 wheel drive and it's a sin to lower it but I think it would look so much better...
  10. X

    Contomplating Torsion keys or torsion lift?

    I am very new to the forum but i have been wheelin for a little over a year now. i have a 98 explorer awd and i have a couple questions about lift? ive done the research on here before creating this 1. ive found torsion keys that lift the front of your truck instead of putting a load on it by...
  11. P

    when keys are out and lights are on, will not make the dinging sound..help please!

    ok when i turn the trac off and take the keys out and the lights are still on, it doenst ding. this has caused a dead battery already. what could be the problem, is it something that can easily be fixed? also, when i open the drivers door, the overhead lights will not come on. when i open any...
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