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Ford Explorer Maintenance - Modifications - Performance Upgrades - Problem Solving - Off-Road - Street
Explorer Forum Covers the Explorer ST, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, Lincoln Aviator, Mercury Mountaineer, Mazda Navajo, Ford Ranger, Mazda Pickups, and the Ford Aerostar
Hello all,
I have a 1996 Explorer Ltd. Today, for the first time, the sun roof would operate to open but would not close.
I removed the upper console (all other functions were normal) and looked for any obvious signs of failure with the switch, then manually closed to roof.
Finding no signs of a...
Pin 3 is getting over 12v. When I jump 3 to 5 the engine cranks and starts. I've tried 5 relays and I've tested this last one on the wipers and it works. When the key is in the cranking position pins 1 to 2 only get 10vs as where the 1 to 2 pins on the wipers and fog light relays get 12v.
I...
When I bought my 96 Explorer a few months back, there was an existing issue with the drivers side window. Switch works, motor turns, but makes a "bumping" noise while running and does not stop turning when the window reaches the top. My mechanic was running a diagnostic for an unrelated problem...
My sister drove her car to work parked it and turned it off, hours later after work she got back into her car went to start it up, the lights worked, the radio works, the engine didn't turn over, replaced the starter and starter solenoid (both 1 piece) with new parts, still didn't turn over...
Usually I snap a quick photo on a job like this, so it's a no-brainer to put it back together, but didn't have my phone handy...
So, I pulled this solenoid off my '97 Explorer to bench test it 'cause I'm troubleshooting starting issues. It worked fine on the bench: good solid click on/off, with...
Sup dudes and dudettes I've had this problem where i go to plug in something (phone charger, gps, led lights, etc.) into my 12v outlet on my radio bezel and it does nothing at all same goes for the one hidden behind that little door in the passenger footwell. For my lights I used the ground for...
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...
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 &...
Anyone doing halo kits in a 2013 Ford XSport? What size halos will fit on the projector lens of the halogen headlight and foglight housings?
I ordered some from Summit Racing that said they were vehicle specific but they were not the correct size (too small).
Also any suggestions on a reliable...
Can someone point me to the location of the accessory delay relay, also known as the Retained Accessory Power relay? I believe that mine is bad, but don't know where the sucker is located, or exactly what it looks like (assuming it is a small cube like most relays). The owners manual and web...
Help: 2006 Explorer Limited with Factory Subwoofer Audio System
My 06 was in for dealer service and when it came back, the radio night illumination (for buttons, not the LED display) had stopped working. Also, the radio no longer stays on like it used to after shutting off the car but before...
2000 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0
So this is how the whole issue started...
I needed to switch out a fuse for the cig lighter. I went out and printed a copy of the internal fuse diagram since i bought my explorer off of craigslist with no owners manual. I switched out the cig lighter and...
I recently became the owner of a 1996 Ford Explorer XLT,4.0,auto. I did some work for said vehicle,knowing that it wouldnt start due to a fuel problem,but I figured that I would be able to repair it. Well,electrical isnt my area of expertise,and now Ime sort of stuck. heres whats happening...
Hi guys, I'm looking for a bit of help.
I have a 2004 Ford Explorer Xls. And my cruise control used to occasionally not work, but sometimes I could give the brakes a good push and they would work afterwards. But now they don't work at all, Also; Now, none of my windows will roll down, I've...
Truck info. 91 Stock with the older wiring schematic that has the BAP. The Haynes book shows 91 but not the 91 I have. Must of been from the first half.
This morning I had my 91 explorer idling to hookup a trailer. As I was walking to the back of the truck, it shuts off. So I went back to...
i have an 01 explorer not getting any gas relays are clicking when vehicle is shut off all relays and inertia switch are good it also threw a code cant remember the number but it said possible valve stuck open or fuel pump ground any help or ideas would be appreciated
I Already have a 93 XLT automatic that is now a parts truck. I recently purchased two more 93 Explorers, both are standards, one is a 4 dr. XL and the other, a 2 dr. sport.
92 XL needs a clutch, which I have, but after reading my Hanes, it says to re & re the transfer case and install a new...
Hey Guys,
Nick here from Atlanta. My 99 Explorer v6 has some sort of malfunction that is making the dome and cargo light flash non-stop. In addition there is a clicking noise that accompanies it as if the blinker is on. I have lubed the door locks as I have read that could be the problem also...
Cut to the chase.....
…..…..In looking at the new switch bottom side, with lock tabs on the bottom, the two smaller spades are top, and middle, and the bottom spade is larger.
On the Ford OE pigtail switch I’m replacing, this has the same female plug-ins as my NEW SWITCH, so even though the...
Here is a good one.
I have a 2001 Explorer Sport Trac V6.
My turn signal relay starts to click as soon as I turn on the key, no the turn signal is not activated from column. If I push on the brake it stops.
It all started when I heard a relay chatter from under the dash, it sounded like a...
Hi everyone,
1999 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L SOHC 134k miles
I've been having fuel pump issues of late, but it does not appear to be the fuel pump itself, as the problem is intermittant. It will occasionally turn over but not start (fuel pump silent), but it when it does, it runs...
This is the ground wire that is grounded to the left of the windshield wiper motor. What is it connected to? My car won't start because it looks like it caught fire? Or melted a little bit, so I need to replace it, but I have NO idea where it goes. Can anyone out there tell me? It's on a 1996...
This forum has been so immensely helpful to me and has probably saved me over $2,000 (at least) in the last few years. I'd like to detail all the issues I've had w/ my explorer sport in the hopes that it will help someone else out. Some of this may be a little simplistic, but I hope it will help...
ok, so i ordered a Derale electric fan controller from summit. its fairly straight forward, but i am confused on how many amps my fan is able to draw from the relay it has. i am going to run a chevy HHR fan.
here is what the top of the relay says: 12V 40/60A
then the sticker Derale put on...
Does anyone know how many amps the stock relay is? I have a 02 xlt and it didn't come with stock fogs. So i put them in and I ran my own circuit. Do I need a relay or will I okay without one?
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Hello everyone,
This thread is intended to help Explorer and Mountaineer owners of only the year 1997 troubleshoot front blower motor failures. It was developed from working on a 1997 5.0L V8 Mountaineer and that is the only vehicle which I have tested it on. I am almost certain...
1992 Ford Explorer XLT.
Changed fuel pump, fuel pump relay, EEC relay, fuel filter . Not getting power to fuel relay when key is turned. Pump turns on if jumped but relay will not get energized by the ECU, im assuming. NO INERTIA SWITCH.
All fuses under hood and inside are good.
97 xlt rwd with 140k miles
Having an issue with the car not re-starting if driven short distances.
Symptoms are that on turning the key, we get the ignition lights and bells - but the car won't start (circuit seems dead).
Only solution so far is to wait up to 10 minutes without...
Hi I'm a new member with an old 2002 explorer 4 wheel drive V6. First it sat for 2 or 3 weeks. When I tried to start it I got a loud clicking coming from the starter. So I took the started out and replaced it this morning. Now the clicking is faster and is coming from the relay box #51...
I've got a horrible problem concerning my Explorer.
My battery every single night dies if I do not disconnect it. I was wondering if anyone could help me out by pointing me in the right direction to configure maybe the fuse box, or find a relay that isn't turning off when I turn off my engine...
Right before I loaded my Ex on a U-Haul trailer, my washer pump quit. It's not my stalk switches as when I push the wash mode for front or rear, the wipers will work, but nothing comes out. I tried it with the engine off, and I can't hear the pump running. I can't find a listing for a fuse or...
Well ive been looking around for awhile and cant seem to find a way to mod my fog lights so that the fogs stay on with my high beams and running lights i have some pictures of my relay boxes for reference if anyone can help me with this i would appreciate it allot
here is the relay by the air...
This is a new one for me. My wife took our daughter to school the other morning, came home for an hour, went to start the truck again and it was dead. No chimes, no radio...nothing. I came home that night, tested the battery charge and it was as dead as it gets. Time for a new battery anyway, so...
I want to add HIDs to my X, but if I do will i still be able to use the OEM features like put the lights on auto so they will turn off wen i leave my X and not ###### the batery
is there a top brand or type wen it comes to HIDs