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    2013 Sport Rear Shock Recommendations

    I noticed I have a leaking rear shock on my Sport so it is time to replace them. All suspension and wheels are stock. Looking for recommendations. Should I replace with stock Motorcraft or aftermarket like KYB, Monroe, Bilstien or other? Thanks
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    Top 5 Mods for a Sport

    I just purchased a 2015 Explorer Sport, Tuxedo Black - AND I LOVE IT! I bought WeatherTech Mats, SunShade, FOB Protector & a booster seat protector due to my 5 year olds messes. I'm thinking about Caliper Covers and wanted a few thoughts on whether Red or Black look cleaner in your opinion...
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    Rotor or wheel bearing?

    I have a 99 explorer sport with a 5-speed 2wd with around 125,000 miles. I have crazy humming coming from the front right wheel well/engine compartment that's slowly been getting worse. It starts around 40 mph and gets louder the faster I go, anything slower and it’s silent. So question of the...
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    1997 Ford Explorer Sport Manual Transmission 4x4 v.s. RWD - Difference?

    Hey, I've recently purchased a 97 Explorer Sport with a manual transmission and 4wd. However, the manual transmission needs to be replaced. What I want to know is if I can go to a junkyard and rip out a manual transmission from a RWD Explorer and use it in my 4x4 Explorer. Thanks in advance!
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    Installed Muffler, Still not quite there.

    Hey everyone, So I installed a thrush welded muffler to the 4.0. While it sounds much better with the added growl and low rumble it still feels a bit quiet, it maybe added 40% more sound and gave it a sick tone, upper powerband is definitely improved, highway driving is much better. Im looking...
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    97 explorer sport steering problems

    hey does anyone know why my 1997 explorer sport stalls? when i turn the wheel from lock to lock (all the way left or all the way right) and also when i shift it from reverse to drive or park to drive. I could also be gently turning the wheel as i take off with out pressing the accelerator and...
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    2001 Explorer Sport PATS Issue?

    Hi there everyone, serious issue here: I've got a '01 Explorer Sport that probably about 90% of the time, won't start on the first go around. Usually, I'll get in the car, go to turn the key and... All the electronics in the car shut down, no crank at all. There is a rapid, but very muted...
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    First Gen Sport Trac Sub-woofer Ideas

    Howdy, I've been trying to plan an audio build for my 01 sport trac for quite a long time and I know I want dual tweets upfront (maybe in the back) and I'd put a set of mids in the doors, that all lovely, but where the heck do people put subwoofers in these things XD! If you guys have subs...
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    Chrome Grill?

    Hey guys, I've been looking absolutely everywhere for this chrome grill (as seen in the pictures I found on the internet) does anyone know where to get it? Thanks for the help on the forum!
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    5r55e wont move when hot and other issues

    Own a 98 Sport, 4l sohc, 5r55e 4x4. Had issues when it was driven hard at times it would spray transmission fluid all over the rear hatch. tightened the trans pan and it fixed it for awhile, month later did it again on the highway about a 150km trip. Thought nothing of it. Now yesterday I was...
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    I am new but already doing mods and adds

    Hello everyone. I am in Texas and just purchased a 2017 explorer sport. I have tinted the windows, added a Traxda front and real lift kit. 2.5" front 1.5" rear. made the dealer switch the sport wheels with the midnight gray 20s. just put on a set of BFG ko2 275/55/20s more to come. can't wait...
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    2016 Explorer Sport

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    2000 Ford Explorer Sport not starting!

    Hey guys, first off... I'm no stranger to these forums, but the only difference now is, I'm now a member. I've been directing friends here for a while that own Fords, and I personally, always wanted to own one and now I do. I'm no mechanic by far, I'm just learning, and I must say...even though...
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    Help! Brakes Locked!

    I have a '99 Ford Explorer Sport and today my brakes locked up. I'm not sure what's wrong with it but I will work just fine in drive but as soon as I put it reverse,it refuses to move until the rear end just finally starts giving way and jumping. I'm at a loss as to what's wrong with it and how...
  17. M

    Hit & Run : 2016 Sport

    Sitting at a stoplight waiting to make a left turn, guy runs straight into my rear driver side quarter panel pushing me into the car in the next lane. Not hurt but makes me realize how quickly your life can end in a car accident, never saw it coming. Car has been at body shop for over a...
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    97' Explorer sport cuts off in reverse

    I need help desperately I have a 97' Explorer Sport (that I love very much) but i cuts out whenever it is put in reverse or sometimes (very rarely) at a red light with my foot on the brake. I got a check engine light once. took it to auto zone and got a code for an air leak. took it to a...
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    Question about plastic interior.

    I Have a 2016 Ford Explorer sport. I was curious to see if anyone knows the exact color for the (black pebbled plastic) used for the interior. I called ford parts department to see if they had a spray, but the sales person told me they don't carry one. I have a few small scratches that I want to...
  20. M

    No courtesy lights or 3rd brake light

    1994 Ford Explorer Sport 4x4 Opening the doors or twisting the headlight switch will not turn the dome or door lights on. The high mount brake light also doesn't work. The dome lights turn on with their switches. The dinger works when the headlights are on and the door is opened so the door...
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    Correct Radiator Size for 2001 Explorer Sport 4.0? 1" or 2"?

    Help! Needing to replace a leaking radiator in my 2001 Explorer Sport with 4.0L (build date 3/2000)...When looking up this part online, I am seeing two part numbers--one for a 1" top and bottom channel, and another for a 2" top and bottom channel... How do I determine which part that I need to...
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    Problems finding parts that will fit.

    Hello! I have a 2002 Ford Explorer sport 2 door. I want to put a lift on it but can't seem to find one anywhere that will fit with out some kind of fabrication. I need help asap! Thank you!
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    Newb! Looking for Kansas City Modded Sports

    Hey.... My fiance and I are purchasing a 2013 Sport this Saturday. I'm very interested to meet some fellow modded Sports that are currently in KC. I want to hear aftermarket exhausts, look at lowered rides with spacers, and possibly get a ride in a tuned Sport. Please post here if you're a...
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    Problems finding correct parts

    Hello! I have a 2002 Ford Explorer sport 2 door and I can't for the life of me ever find the correct parts ford off road conversion and i thought coming here would help tremendously
  25. PODHokie

    Bouncing suspension

    Hey guys - I recently replaced all 4 shocks on my 1999 Sport 2WD with KYB Gas-a-just to try and fix what feels like the whole car shaking more than it ought whenever I'd hit a bump or pothole or whatever. I have the silly monoleaf springs on the rear axle, with stock shackles. Can anyone offer...
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