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  1. S

    2004 4.6l started after 2 years having issues after 20 miles

    375000kms Sat for a long time due to a bad bearing, now fixed. Trying to get it running again. Drained as much fuel as I could from the fill neck attachment at the gas tank. Had stabilizer in it before. Added some premium and fuel system treatment. Started and ran amazingly well aside from...
  2. K

    1996 4.0l OHV Can drive for maybe 10 miles till I have loss of power, wont start

    Hi I just bought this 2dr 1996 Sport 4.0 ohv. some background info, skip down if you want. it has 134k miles, has maintenance records back to when they bought it. The truck was given to his son who I think started doing IMO (but, I'm also uneducated in this) dumb modifications. He wired a stereo...
  3. B

    4.0 l bogs down after 15 to 20 minutes of driving if key off for 2 minutes will drive another 15

    2002 XLS has got me puzzled 200k miles 4.0L Starts well idles great No codes Hot here over 100F Drives fine for 15 to 20 minutes and then acts like a minibike with the choke on. Lacks almost all power but still will idle perfectly. Also out of gear engine will rev up. When you key off...
  4. B

    Complete loss of power

    2014 Ford Explorer Limited. Problem started a couple of months ago. Happens with car off, can be locked or unlocked. If locked, cannot open doors with fob or keypad. If unlocked, absolutely nothing works, no crank, no lights (dash, interior, exterior, etc.) - nothing. After a few minutes, will...
  5. Z

    Has my transmission gone out? It shifts and drives, but wont pull itself up any sort of an incline.

    So I was headed out to my grandparents in my 93 explorer. And as I was just coming out of this turn i put my foot down on the gas and all of the sudden i felt it just give up and loose power. Like the engine wouldn't even rev up. I was up in over drive and I shifted it down to just normal drive...
  6. C

    Check Engine Flashing

    All- I recently bought a 2014 certified Explorer XLT with factory tow package at the local dealer. Everytime I tow our boat (the whole reason for buying it), the check engine light blinks when getting onto the expressway, we lose power and the air conditioning stops (only happens when towing)...
  7. J

    Need help ASAP! resources expended! need truck for work!

    Ok guys so I'm stuck at a stand still. My 2001 sport trac is out of commission right Now. Started having a loss of power issue a few weeks ago and didn't think much of It because it didn't seem that bad at the time. One morning I went to go start my truck and nothing at all it would crank all...
  8. U

    Loss of power, randomly...

    So, random driving, went to accelerate with the ac on... All of a sudden felt like I was hauling a 6k lbs trailer... Turned ac off. Still happened.... So. I realized I went mudding, so I should check my filter. Had mud on it, cleaned it... Still no power... Testing my tps. I have no idea what...
  9. M

    Major concern/issue with 2014 ford explorer sport

    All, So first off I finally got our 2014 Ford Explorer Sport on Jan. 26, 2014 after ordering it on Black Friday. It's been one of the best cars as far as ride quality, comfort/amenities that I've owned in a long time....oh and did I mention it's a BLAST to drive. All this from a guy who is...
  10. B

    sudden loss of acceleration

    I've got a well worn 92 ford explorer xlt that has suddenly had a decrease in acceleration. When I ease off the accelerator it will gradually get up to speed, but loses it on inclines. It chokes, doesn't stall, the check engine light comes on for a moment then goes off. The engine temperature...
  11. T

    96 4.0 efi no get up & go

    Hi everyone Bought a new exploder for my mom. its a 96 4.0 efi with only 79800. The guy I bought it from bought it brand new off the lot. its in awesome condition, at least the interior & exterior. he said it probably had another 10,000 miles from towing with a RV (even has some metal thing...
  12. H

    2000 explorer intermittant misfires cyl 4,5,6

    I have a 2000 ford explorer xlt that is throwing codes p304,5,6 meaning a misfire happened in bank 2 only. plugs and wires look good. there was a wire showing metal, so i fixed that and it still misfires. i also replaced the fuel filter. i dont think it is a fuel delivery problem. sometimes the...
  13. H

    Bevy of problems; possibly related?

    Hey guys, you've helped me quite a bit in the past with issues that seemed obvious at the time, but now I'm kind of stumped as to what is wrong with my Ex (1993 XLT, Automatic) Firstly, I've been hearing a chirping/squeaking sound that seems to be coming from my front, driver's side wheel...
  14. S

    Too many problems 1991 explorer

    I having problems with gas smell, loss of power ,and small oil leak it start up fine most of the time, sometimes it sounds like it's trying to cut off idling up and down my problems started on a hot day after taken a ride on the freeway when i got back it was smoking my temp gage didn't work...
  15. K

    fuel pump?

    I have a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. It has 143000 miles on it. Just recently it has started to shudder, shake, lose power when accelerating. The shuddering and shaking is certainly not severe, but it is definitely noticeable. It seems to be almost OK when I am at cruising speed on the...
  16. joker1457

    4.0 sohc HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I just had my 98 in for two timing Tensioners Jackshaft and Balance shaft. That being said I have a nasty vibration now when sitting in park nuetral or in drive. This vibration is present when the vehicle is between 2000-4000 rpm's. I have changed the spark plugs checked the drive shafts...
  17. joker1457

    Vibration Problems......

    98 4.0 sohc Explorer I have a vibration coming through the pedals and throughout the car between 2000-4000rpms, this vibration happens in park in neutral and in drive. there is also a significant power loss when accelerating, but if floored the acceleration is fine but still has the...
  18. joker1457

    Help!!!! Please!!!!

    98 Explorer SOHC Heres the deal I have lost a good amount of power and about three miles per gallon. I had her in for three tensioners in the past two weeks, the mechanic replaced the front camshaft tensioner, the jackshft tensioner, and the balance shaft tensioner. The car Idles fine and...
  19. joker1457

    Another day In Paridise

    Hi im from Colorado have a 98 Eddie Bauer Explorer 4.0 Sohc. This car is my baby other than my little girl of course. My explorer is having some issues lately and there seems to be a lot of topics on here that can help me out. Problem is I dont know how to navigate the site or just chat with...
  20. M

    just tring to trouble shoot

    i love my 92 exp. over 180k. it's been great untill it gets warm out. then it started running rough now i can not get more than 15 miles out of it b4 it loses 80% of it's power. thank god i live 11 miles from work. :) as well it is lurching @ stop's has yet to stall but it wants to. and it...
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