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I decided to paint my 2003 Explorer hood today but ran into issues again! I have tried twice before and had the exact same issue. I used etch primer then regular primer over that then the base coat then clear. After the etch dried, I noticed heavy sand paper like texture on the hood between...

I've been a lurker, we bought an 07 Explorer XLT 4.0 for my son when he was in high school. Bought him 15' 4runner Ltd when he finished his soph year in college and I've taken the Explorer as my own. Love it. Gets anywhere in the snow and the V6 is fine. In HS he had punched the radio at...

Hi, I am using the thread pasted at the bottom of this post to replace my PCV Valve on my 2005 Explorer with the 4.0. Is there a way to test the valve to confirm it is bad? https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/how-to-change-your-2005-v6s-pcv-valve.258087/

My first post and I'm wondering about the Curb Weight of my 2025 St-Line. The door stickers say 5940 GVWR and 1160 Payload which says to me that the Curb Weight is 4780 lbs. Ford literature says the base Curb of a 4WD St-line is 4457. I have the Premium pack, the Street pack and the mini spare...

Hello everyone, this is my second post and I am just posting it in dire desperation sorry in advance as well for the long explanation… Got a 2008 Explorer and is running good, sometimes shifting from 2nd to 3rd seems a bit rough but that is only when it is cold, once is hot it goes away...

So I recently had a pretty bad timing failure, I was driving one night and from about 60-80km/h I lost the ability to accelerate, foot to the floor and the RPMs did not rise what so ever, I let go off the gas pedal and the engine was just maintaining speed, didn't even slow down. After about 5...

Good morning Are there any wiring changes that need to happen to get a 98 transmission to work in a 99?

I noticed the two open storage areas on either side of the cargo space. Does the vehicle come with covers for those to make a completely flat floor?

I have just bought this used 2017 explorer base model and I am trying to find the digital speedometer but its just showing me the trip miles could anyone help thanks

Cannot seem to find the answer to this......will it melt wires or the rubber that the heatsink is touching? I cannot get the entire bulb, wiring, and ballast inside the housing so I instead have the rubber covering directly cutout around the fan on the back of the led bulb and have a wire...

Hi all, I recently purchased a 2001 Explorer Sport 4WD. I used to have a Mustang so the difference in space and handling is immense! I've already purchased new rims, tires, and a front grill guard. But what else (besides a lift) would you guys recommend for offroad/convenience for a first-time...

Hello Explorer Forum. Me and my fiancé just moved from Florida to California this past week and during our drive cross country the rear CV axle snapped. The only dealership out in that part of the country couldn’t see us for 2 weeks so we ended up taking our Explorer to a local mechanic. Somehow...

Hello all. I couldn't think of a better place to ask this question so I created an account. I have a friend who wants to sell me a 2004 Mountaineer for $200. It has 193k miles on it and 2 known problems. #1 The real seals and bearings need replaced he recommended both sides. #2 New passenger...

Ok so I have a 99 explorer sport with a 5-speed 2wd with roughly 120,000 miles. I have this insane pulsating humming coming from the front left wheel well/engine compartment that's slowly been getting worse. So far it only starts once I'm over about 30-35 mph, anything lower and dead silent...

I purchased my 2004 XLT 4.0L V6 4x4 as my "mountain car". I wish I had a V8 however it gets the job done as-is. I have been having some issues with the auto 4x4 engaging when I did not want it to so I will be doing the brown wire mod once the temp gets back to the double digits. Anyways my...

Has anyone had experience or know of a write up on a particular remote start kit? I just want a basic remote start (one way for all I care) that will work and will not cost a ton. DIY install is a plus but not required. I imagine the cheap ones on ebay are missing things or just flat out...

we are dealing with an estate because my wifes father passed away. Maryland law states that if it is not registered before he is deceased in the MVA system, even with the bill of sale for $200 that he sold to a shop is dated prior to death, it gets attached to the estate. KBB does not have an...

So I wanted to know how I get get my 99 ford explorer 5.0 to run without all the emission bs that chokes performance. I've read that a performance cam can really help with horsepower. But I wanted to know if I can use internals from the mustang (pistons, rods, gaskits, and that kind of stuff) I...

so i was wondering if anybody out there knows what kind of other trucks/suvs have about the same shape and size as a 96 xlt because im a sixteen year old and don't have a lot of money due to the lack of a job but i want a good looking bumper maybe off Craigslist that will fit with out too much...

As previously noted, I recently bought a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. It is in sound mechanical shape, with only 64K miles, but because it sat for a while the interior has some minor mold issues. However, I just met a guy who has a 97 Explorer that he is parting out, and the interior looks...

Hello, I have a 2001 Explorer XLT that I just bought and I am having problems with the front driver's door power window. The auto down feature will only take the window down about 1cm and if I hold down the button from there it moves at a snail's pace down until its about 2/3's of the way...

Hello, I recently took my truck into a shop a few weeks ago because I suspect that at 160,000 miles the intake gaskets need to be replaced. My question is how many sets of gaskets does this engine have? As far as I know there's an upper intake gasket, a lower intake gasket, and a head gasket(the...

Hello, I've read the torsion bar 101 thread on here and it confirmed for me that cranking the bolts on the bars lowers and raises the front of the vehicle but it didn't answer one question. I just got my leafs rearched to add 2" on the left and 1 1/2" on the right. the truck still leans a little...

im going to be replacing my valve cover gaskets (oil leaking...) and i know ill need to take off the intake plenum to get the things off (thankyou ford engineers for making things difficult.). heres the problem - oreilly, autozone, napa, etc - when i look up valve cover gaskets the pictures show...

Okay im putting my a4ld back together after replacing the clutches and steels only. I have the 1994 version with torrington bearings and i am having trouble. My problem is with the bearings where i have them the center support sits too high it doesnt line up with the hole on the case. Can...

I am so sick and tired of dealing with my 4.0/a4ld i dont know what to do. So heres the question is there a thread or can someone list out everything i would need to do it? Right know its sitting in our parking lot not being driven because of it. I can get the motor and trannie for 500$ a piece...