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  1. W

    2012 Ford Explorer traction control light after a wheel alignment

    Hi, my mechanic replaced the tie rod and control arm and brought it to another shop to do a wheel alignment. After a week, the traction contro light flashes intermittently for one second and the wheel locks for a split second then I have to center the steering wheel to center and it goes away...
  2. R

    Theft light blinking rapidly no crank

    I have a 2002 Explorer XLT 4.0 I found that the fuse to the PCM was loose causing intermittent power to the PCM . I believe this caused PATS to go into theft mode I have fixed the fuse problem but now it still blinks rapidly and I can't get it to stop . What can I do now ?
  3. R

    Engine Light

    2008 Ford Explorer. 131k miles. One owner. Issue has been going on for a few months. Engine light comes on and flashes if I approach or exceed 80mph passing-it will typically go off once I drop back down to 70mph. The engine light recently came on and stayed on with the engine code that...
  4. G

    Second row interior (reading) light

    Does anyone know how to remove the second row interior reading light? Do I have to drop the headliner to access it. I am trying to replace it with a new one. 2021 XLT
  5. R

    Is there a Rust-Oleum or cheap spray can that will match color code BA/M6818 (light prairie tan)?

    Wondering if anyone has every experimented with various tan/gold variations of Rust-Oleum or other cheap brands and found anything that blends well with light prairie tan? The exact match cans are 3 times the price for a can half the size, and I don't need it to be perfect.
  6. C

    Theft light blinking

    I have a xlt 2000 explorer and Did some work on the truck after it died suddenly after exiting the freeway. I never thought to look at the theft light. Put it all back together and the theft light keeps blinking it’s an original key and it started up for about 2 minutes. Then it didn’t what can...
  7. K

    Head light ground

    I’m wondering if someone here can help me. I’m working on my wife’s 2015 explorer XLT. My issue is for the last year and a half or so, head light bulbs on either side only last a matter of months. Someone told me “oh that’s a ground issue” but I can’t find anywhere online that tells me where to...
  8. P

    Weird Overheat Warning Light

    I was recently very lucky to find an 2006 Eddie Bauer Explorer with tow package and just 90,000 miles on the clock. Drives like a dream.. Unfortunately, I'd just driven about a dozen miles on the highway when I noticed the red overheat warning come up on the screen. I was near an off ramp so...
  9. B

    TCS warning light not working

    Hello, I have a 2010 ford explorer 4.0. the tcs and abs warning light are not working for a while. Now i dont know if the tcs is actually working or not. My thoughts are i will have to swap the instrument cluster but m not confirmed if the bulbs for the warning lights are blown. I tried to open...
  10. T

    Dome Light Install for 2022 PIU

    I have the 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility. Unfortunately the vehicle was not outfitted with a dome light. I would like to install the following dome light: ECVDMLTALDC https://soundoffsignal.com/product/dome-led-lights/ I dont have a wiring diagram for the vehicle and Im not sure where...
  11. C

    2017 Explorer Civilian front head lights

    Hi everyone, I’ve been interested in trying to get my front head lights like the interceptor utility (or really any interceptor lights). Does anyone know if this is possible, is this a lighting module or the light itself? If it’s none of these can it be done with FORScan? If anyone here let’s me...
  12. D

    Navajo to Explorer grille and headlight information?

    Picking up a 1992 Mazda Navajo on Saturday. She's no looker. Aside from already being a Navajo front end, the grille is in multiple pieces. Well, that and the peeling paint. I want to pull off the Navajo grille and lights, then replace them with an Explorer's lights and grille. I have a few...
  13. Rainlord

    What is this light called, and what's the part #?

    I have these small lights on my car. This picture is from a different car that also has them, but as I look at most explorers, they don't seem to have them. I have no clue what makes one car have them and another not (for the same year and same model). They seem to only light up when you unlock...
  14. M

    Laserfit led light bulbs

    Put some led bulbs on think it looks pretty good make a difference too. Headlights and fogs.
  15. Pete165

    How To: Rear Dome Light LED Replacement

    For those wanting to replace the rear overhead dome light with a better looking white LED. I can't recall if there is another how-to thread on this, but here you go.. Sorry there aren't more pictures. I didn't think to write this until half way through. You'll need a standard 194/168 type...
  16. N

    Looking for exterior led mounting ideas

    been thinking about adding led off lights to my 04 exsplorer but want to get some ides from what others had already done. The first spot i was thinking about was putting 2 3x3in spot lights inside the front grill and finding a way to snake the wires thru the fire wall. Let me know where youve...
  17. T

    How to: 04+ Sport Trac Fog Light Mod (Stays on W/ High Beams)

    Fog lights stay on when brights/high beams are engaged. **Do this mod at your own risk. I take no responsibility if you mess something up or violate any laws with performing this mod.** First, verify your fog light relay location. (Refer to owners manual.) The pictures used here are on my 04...
  18. T

    Where is the SRS MODULE?

    In my 02 sport trac, I need to replace the SRS MODULE. I know there are other components to replace, but I'm wondering where the module is located. Is it under the front console by the ash tray? If so how do you remove the front console.under the ashtray.
  19. C

    LED Conversion Issue

    96 Ford Explorer XLT. Replaced every single interior/exterior bulb to LED except headlights (still waiting for those). I also used a LED flasher relay to prevent "hyper-flashing". All lights work fine, except when using my turn signals, the third/high mount brake light lights up, but is dim &...
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    License plate light wire color?

    Does anyone know what the wire color is for the license plate light? I'm trying to tap into it from the wire loom under the rear seats. Any help is appreciated, thanks.
  21. G

    INDOOR LIGHTS ALWAYS ON/BATTERY DRAIN

    Current working on rebuilding my '03 Mountaineer Premier and a recent problem I've run into is that the lights inside the truck don't automatically go off when the doors close after a certain amount of time. Prior to this like normal the lights would turn off within seconds of the door being...
  22. A

    1999 XLT (UQ/US) Dash Light

    Greetings! I've got myself a 99 Auto XLT and ever since I bought it there has been a light on the dash that turns on periodically that I haven't been able to identify. https://postimg.org/image/jzizyjae7/ You can see the light is on in the right of the photo. I have used my best Google-Fu...
  23. W

    Drivers Low Beam not working but Passenger does? Yet all High Beams work?

    Hey all, My 1996 Ford Explorer EB Edition is having issues with the drivers low beam where it won't come on at all but the high beam does, the bulb on the passenger side lights up in low and high beam. I've changed the bulb in the drivers side and that didn't do anything however I've tested...
  24. O

    type of brake light bulb

    Hi explorians, i´m trying since a while to find the proper type of brake light bulb. One of them seems to be broken. Does someone has a hint on that? cheers
  25. A

    99 explorer fog lights mod!

    Hello, Its a 99 explorer limited with a 5.0.... So I recently purchased after market fog light housing. There very similar to one of the jw speaker fog lights. There led. But I read that it's easier to remove the bumper to get the old housing out??? Do I need to do that and I also read that...
  26. M

    Fishtailed so easily? ABS and Brake Light on?

    Hey guys! I just got my first car "truck"... it's a '92 Ford Explorer. It has the Red Brake Light and Yellow Rear Antilock lights on at all times. I've read online multiple times that this means something about being low on fluid? It appears to me that my brake fluid container under...
  27. M

    Check Fuel Cap Light

    Hi all, for the past year or so I've been wrestling with my "check fuel cap" light. I've replaced the fuel cap around 3-4 times which fixed it for about a month each but the light still returns after then. It's driving me nuts because I hate seeing warning lights on my dash. Please let me...
  28. J

    Intermittent Airbag Readiness and Seatbelt Lights

    Within the last month or so, I start my 2009 XLT and the seatbelt light and airbag readiness lights come on (normal) and sometimes stay on (not normal). It acts like I have a small child in the passenger seat. This happens when the seat is totally empty or most recently an adult is sitting in...
  29. R

    Cruise Control Swith Illumination

    I installed a new cruise control switch on my 2002 sport trac. The left side (On and Off) does not light up. The right side is fine. What could be up with the "dark side".
  30. M

    Low brake fluid light with new brakes help !!!!!

    I am in need for some help on this one. 2006 explorer 145,000 miles about a week ago the Low brake fluid light came on in the information screen and the solid brake light is also illuminated. Prior to this i had noticed some travel in the pedal to the floor. I checked the fluid level "its...
  31. T

    94 explorer E.B edition; left break light dosnt work

    The left break light works sometimes, and sometimes it dosnt light up, i have replaced the bulb and exchanged the connector the bulb sits on and still its malfunctioning , can anybody help? I was told it might be the combo switch 1994 ford explorer eddie bauer edition
  32. E

    Interior Lighting Assistance

    Basically, I have an 11 foot strip of green LEDs that I can cut to whatever length, and I have no idea what to do with it. I've already added some awesome green footwell lights, and now I have a lot left over. I just want to find something that'll look awesome and not tacky. So, EF, shoot me...
  33. S

    Lighting issues in my 07 Sport Trac

    I so love my Sport Trac! I have had it for over 5 years now and just now do I have an issue. I have totally lost the display light of the stereo-I can't see the time and station at all, although the rest of the buttons are lit and working. Also I have lost the light on my gear shift! I...
  34. D

    The ABS Light That Hates Me

    Hey all, I've had my ABS light on for several years now and am getting quite fed up with it. The light turns on during the initial self test when starting the truck, and turns off once the truck is on. However, it turns back on when moving. Long story short, the light is off, but once I...
  35. Use the template to cut the light.

    Use the template to cut the light.

  36. M

    Dome light LED conversion

    My 93 XLT has the dome light in the cargo area, and then 3 up front. (2 switch, 1 door-activated). I wanted to convert these to LED as cheap as possible. I'm not good with circuitry and what resistors are needed, if any. Any suggestions as to LED elements or what parts I need?
  37. J

    AutoLamp never goes off?

    Hey everyone, wondering why my auto-lamps (low beams) are always on, started about a month ago. When in the auto position, always stays on. When on off position, stays off. Other 2 modes work fine too. no matter what time of day, low beams are always on. Disconnected battery and reconnected...
  38. W

    DC outlet and drivers side door light

    I noticed today that when the drivers side door is opened the lights do not come on in the car. Neither does the warning bell for the head lights. The DC outlet nearest to the radio isnt working either. This is odd considering all of this worked this morning. If someone could help me out on...
  39. T

    Roof Light Bar

    Hello Everybody, I just came across this light bar on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLEAR-LENS-ROOF-MOUNT-OFF-ROAD-ALL-TERRAIN-LIGHT-POD-BAR-FOR-TRUCK-SUV-UTV-ATV-/200841188876?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec311560c&vxp=mtr I was wondering if anyone has put this on there...
  40. T

    Fog Light Billet Grill

    I was wondering if anyone has these on there explorer? They look really custom, so I was thinking about getting them. What are your thoughts.
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