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  1. B

    Hello from Oregon-

    What are the tune up specs for my 2001 Explorer Sports Trac?
  2. P

    1999 4.0 OHV loses power

    Hey all. I have a 1999 Explorer XLT with a 4.0 OHV. The codes and the local Ford dealer tell me i need a new Left O2 sensor. Here is my problem. Driving along, the engine will lose power. It barely accelerates and will eventually stall. I'll start it up again and it will run fine for a bit, then...
  3. C

    97 4.0 SOHC - Spark Plug Replacement

    I just bought this 97 XLT a few months back, and it's in amazing shape for the age—just about everything works, and the body is rust-free! I don't know the maintenance history, other than it's had a lot of dealership work, but I figured it's always a good idea to do plugs/wires, like I've done...
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    2000 ford explorer tune up

    Well after i get this new fuel pump put in i want to do a full tune on the car. what are the recommended parts for the list below O2 sensors spark plugs Fuel Filter Air Filter and if i missed anything i should also change could you list that too please
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    2003 sport trac started shaking softly about a month ago

    So the truck started shaking about a month ago, idk where this came from, the car did start feeling funny as i accelerated, but that went away to my knowledge after i changed the oil, I have no warning lights or anything, I changed the oil, im thinking maybe its tune up time? Any help would be...
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    2003 sport trac changing oil for the first time

    Hey, i'm changing the oil on my own for the first time. I have everything but the socket wrench, what size wrench do I need? And I am also tuning up the truck on my own soon as well for the first time. Or should I watch someone do it before attempting that?
  7. R

    Hey from Colorado!

    Let me introduce myself: my name is Rebecca and I moved to Colorado a year ago after my husband died. I have no idea how to use this website haha The only thing I DO know is I have a '94 Explorer that needs help and I have little to no resources. SOOOOO I'm thinking I need to think outside...
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    Tune up for 4.0l Adrenalin

    I am wanting to tune up my 2010 4.0 Adrenalin before I hit the rode in a month or so. It just turned 70k and i was wanting to change the spark plugs and maybe get a screamin demon coil while i am at it. What spark plugs does everyone recommend? :)
  9. W

    Replacing vacuum hoses?

    I bought my 1998 ford explorer xlt v6 sohc about a month ago now. I replaced the belt and will be doing a tune up this weekend but I believe that it has a vacuum hose leak. I heard hissing under the good after I turned the engine off. It was a soft hiss on the left side(when you face the front...
  10. M

    What do I REALLY need to tune-up on my 2002 4.0L?

    Ok guys, Speaking as a novice (I'm no mechanic, but pretty handy on repairs), I would like to know what REALLY needs to be done for a good tune-up on my 2002 EB Explorer. FYI - I love this truck. I bought it from my dad 2 years ago, and absolutely love it...it's NEVER let me down. I've...
  11. K

    2000 ford explorer xlt issues after tune up

    Well i gave my 2000 ford explorer a tune up has the 4.0 sohc engine auto trans 4x4 and well i changed the coil pack out plug wires and i was only able to get to the 3 plugs on the drivers side today was going to have a shop do the other 3 just due to a lack of time and wanting to tear everything...
  12. K

    no rear brake presure on my 91,000 mile explorer

    ive been driving my explorer with little brake presure and today i drifted right before getting to the intersection. my wife and my 10 month old daughter were with me. im not scared to drive it like that. i assist the brakes by down shifting. i need to get that fixed quick but the parts are costly.
  13. J

    preparations for a long trip...

    Hows every going? This site has helped me alot with alot of problems on my 92 ex. Most recently it died in traffic and wouldnt start turns out the positive wire to the fuel pump had corroded and snapped. Anyways, im going to be heading back to school the 15 (300 miles) and was wondering what you...
  14. C

    98 Explorer xle tune-up problem

    I just changed the spark plugs and oil in my 98 Explorer XLE.I have 162,000 miles on the motor. I used the Motorcraft spark plugs and Motorcraft 5w30 motor oil. I am now getting worse gas mileage in my truck. Does anyone know what could be the problem? The way gas prices are climbing I can’t...
  15. N

    01 Ford Explorer Sport ISSUES?

    Hello everybody. I got a situation. I have yet to go to a mechanic due to my hetic schedule. But I came across a 01 ford Explorer sport from a buddy of mines in Florida. He was a away and needed $1000. Being the Chevy guy I am(no pum), I decided to buy the truck from him for my fiance. So...
  16. D

    Tune up time!! What's best

    Hey peeps, I've recently purchased a '95 Eddie Bauer with a low low 240000 miles on it. I'm wanting to do some plugs and wires and am not sure if I should go with stock motorcrafts, or something more expensive. This is the first I've ever worked with the coil packs. I'd like to get better power...
  17. J

    Coil Issues

    I have a 1996 Explorer Sport with the 4.0, and it keeps giving me an error code about a misfire in cylinder3. I pulled off the wire from that plug and inserted a new plug in the wife holding it to metal to see how strong the spark was...weak. I tried the same thing to cylinder 1 and it seemed...
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    03 XLT V6 Explorer... 156k miles

    I bought our Explorer 3.5 years ago.. it had 47k miles... it now has 156k miles.. running good, I've kept the oil changed regularly.. very few minor repairs but nothing serious... I need to keep it for at least another year, maybe 2.. and have never had a tune up or any of the services done...
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