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Recent purchase of 2025 Platinum V6 RWD rapid red. Just wanted to introduce myself. Have owned 1993 Eddie Bower, 2005 Eddie Bower, and a 2018 limited Explorers. All purchased new and maintained very well as I keep them 10+ years. Well, except the 2018. Had an accident damaged the right front...

Hello ALL!! Just came into possession of a 2014 Police Interceptor Utility. Looking to convert to a fairly normal Sport or XLT version. Will probably spend more time reading than posting. Thanks for having me!

Hello everyone, Jim here. I’m a new member from Bristol Virginia. I’m looking forward to being part of the community here. Im looking forward to posting and getting good honest advice & if I can help anyone I surely will.

Glad to be here, enjoy my 1992

I have recently purchased a 2015 Ford Explorer SUV, Police Interceptor. It has 104,000 and I am wondering what I should be on the lookout for in terms of mechanical issues cropping up. There are no loud noises coming from driving it and no oil leaks. The ride is nice and stiff. The drive...

hi ya new member to the forum so i bought a 2013 ford explorer police inceptor went on a little trip and pulled in a truck stop did whatever well as i tried to reverse and pull out and continue my journey hmmm nope i had no reverse and no warning codes noises just pulled in and then no reverse...

Noobie to this stuff. Only site I belong too, just thought I would throw this out there to see if anyone had done or seen something similar. Background - my first truck was a 1975 Ford F100 Ranger XLT shorted, 302ci, c6 trans, ford 9" rearend, had the purple XLT nose piece, homemade side pipes...

Greetings, my name is Noe. I recently purchased a 2017 Ford Explorer, Limited version. I found very interesting information in this forum and hope to contribute in the same way in the future.

Hello all, I am Brad and I picked up a used 2020 ST in white in Oct 2023. Haven’t done much to it yet other than JLT catch can, drop in K&N air filter, and 70mai dashcam. I’m interested in doing the full screen Android Auto/Car Play mod (I hate the vertical screen as is). Possibly looking at...

I just bought a 2014 XLT in black with 118500 miles. Found this forum so I thought I'd join.

Hey all, bought a 1999 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD(166,181) miles not too long ago for $2100. Already have 167,553 miles on it. I've been using it as my daily and have had a ton of fun with it already, put a 3" front lift and 2" rear, mounted auxiliary lights and the cheapest roof rack I could...

Hi all, been an Explorer companion for the last 7 years, found the forum in my wanderings while trying to learn to do repairs myself. More cost-efficient these days, poor girl had a rough life before we met! Currently arguing with the driver’s door assembly and the radiator fan, I’m sure I’ll be...

Hey, I've been coming to this website since 2016, when I bought my 91 Ford Aerostar. About a year ago I bought a 94 Explorer XLT 4x4 with the 5spd manual transmission. I love it. I've traveled all over in it, taken it into some pretty gnarly offroad situations and even lived out of it for the...

I recently traded my crown victoria for a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. It came with these god awful 24” rims and I absolutely hate it. I found a set of wheels that are 15’s by 10.5 wide. They have a -44 offset though and i am just wondering will they fit on a stock height explorer. And if so what...

Just traded my 2012 Acadia SLE for a 2020 Explorer XLT 202A. The tires and wheels would cost more to replace than my first 4 cars put together. 28 years in the tire industry and 2 in the auto dealer industry. Last worked at Home Depot running the Tool Rental Center here in Rio Rancho until a...

Greetings, all. I know I'll take a bit of a haircut but I fiinaly decided it's time for my '17 RX350 to go. I need something more roomy and "fun" to drive and have become rather smitten with the ST. Also considered the Telluride and Palisade but the former just didn't "wow" me, and has a...

I have a wonderful 1999 Explorer Sport and I am excited to learn more about this car potentially how to do my own troubleshooting! Bigred99

Hello, I've just joined the forum and am excited to get some questions answered. I've referenced this website many times and figured I should join. I've got a 2008 Eddie Bauer 4x2, 4.0 that I've owned since 2011 when it had 20,000 miles on it. Currently at 150,000 miles and it's been the best...

Hi everyone My name is Larry. I have just joined. I live in Vernon BC here in Canada. Maybe some have seen the Ford commercial where the guy has just bought a boat. His friend pipes up and says “now you need a truck to pull it with”. That’s me. Bought a 2005 Sport trac XLT with 114,000 kms on...

Hello everyone. New member here from Missouri. I have a 96 Explorer ( actually it's the dog's car) so I will probably be spending a lot of time around here.

Hey everyone, my name is Justin and I’m from Bailey Colorado, now living in Fort Collins Co. I’ve been a Ford guy my whole life with a special love for the older Ford Explorers. I have a 1996 xlt which is fairly modified and a stock 1995 xl that I rebuilt the transmission in. Been driving the...

Thanks for welcoming me into the forum here. My name is Collin im 20 years old and i own.. 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L - Donor/ parts car 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0L - Daily Driver 1929 Ford Model A - Project car I've been consulting this forum since i was 15 working on...

Wassup names Jarrid and I own an 02 explorer 2 door I’m here for information that will help build my explorer into an off-roader!

Hello all! My name is TJ. I'm from Washington, and I own a '95 Explorer 4WD, and I've had it for about a year and a half. Finally decided to join the forum, and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! Thanks!

Hello, My name is Kevin Briggs. I am a retired U.S.A.F TSgt. I just purchased a 1992 Explorer. My plans are to Replace the auto hubs, Change the tires to + 2, quick disconnect sway bars , exhaust system. Basically Redneck mods !

new here, looking for some good info.

Hey all, New to the forum as a member but have been reading for years. Love it. Anyway, my girl (02 4.0 XLT 2WD) rolled 200,000 this year and was promoted from daily driver to weekend warrior. Since I can now be without her for a while now it's time for an overhaul. Before I ask, I know the...

Hey guys, just bought a 2004 Sport Trac 4WD XLS w/ 87k miles - pretty happy about it! Already had one "project" on it under my belt - serpentine belt broke after buying, left us stranded on the top of a hill in no shade on a 100 degree day. Luckily, my wife is awesome :thumbsup:, brought me a...

Hey everyone! My names Emily. I'm a fairly new explorer owner, bought mine in December 2013. I found this forum by Google, I had (and still have) a broken radio antenna I tried to fix. If anyone has any help with my radio antenna, please let me know! :)

I have a few issues with my 03 sport trac, my radiator coolant is leaking tremendously but I can't seem to find the leak lol, and my 4 wheel low will not initiate, causing me to drop back to two wheel although my 4 wheel high works fine. Not sure if it's a wiring issue or if anyone has...

Trying to keep a 1998 Ranger running. Current problem is the GEM. Mine has the GEM on the left, and it gets leaked on. Will probably have questions as I go along.

Hello to all- After many years of lurking and leaching valuable insight from the good members of this forum, I have finally joined ranks to do my best to give back and pay forward some of the small lessons I've learned through 8 long years of labor and love with my two '97 5.0l Ex's. As for...

Hi everyone, newbie here. Just bought a sweet 1998 4.0 SOHC. Got a thumbs up from another Explorer driver today. Not had that since I had a vw camper! Great resource here. Mark

I just bought a 2003 at an auction site and have been researching the "no third gear" topics. I have used the site for a 98 limited I bought 7 years ago and now has 271k on it.

So a couple weeks ago I bought my first vehicle, a 2001 V6 5-Speed Manual Transmission Sport Trac. Needless to say, I'm in love. While it wasn't 4wd, I went ahead and bought it because it was a pretty great deal, so for $2500 cash in hand, I bought my very own truck. 188,000 miles with no...

Hey guys, new to forum. Let's start with car. 2002 Ford Explorer Sport non 4x4 4.0L v6 Keyless entry and all the works other than upgraded audio system and 4x4 So i was just wondering if anyone could help me possibly find stickies/threads that properly explain these issues/mods. 1)...

Hi All- Im a new member to the forum and wanted to first say HI! I have a 1994 Explorer with 175,000 miles on it. About a week ago I was reversing my truck off of a steep incline. After, i was out I parked it and returned about an hour later. As I started to drive I noticed that 1st gear...

I LOVE THIS QUOTE FROM JIMI HENDRIX "KNOWLEDGE SPEAKS, BUT WISDOM LISTENS" I'm a firm believer in these words. And yet to have found many Experienced (or Rookie) Technicians that get it right away. We can all learn something from each other no matter their skill level. None of us know...

I may be crazy but I seem to be feeling hot air blowing on my feet while I'm driving but I font have any heat or air on at all. Just seeing if anyone else has this problem.

Hi everybody. I am currently on my second explorer in the 91-94 range. My main ride is a 91 Explorer sport with 33" fat tires, 4x4, and a 5speed manual tranny. Admittedly, I have no idea what the suspension is lifted at as I bought the truck that way. My other (mostly donor) vehichle is a...