Ford Explorer Questions Maintenance & Repair
2000 Explorer Hesitates And Misses And Sometimes Dies During This Hot Las V...
During HOT Las Vegas weather, when over 100, my car will hesitate and miss, sometimes dying after a couple miles. Could it be fuel filter or pump?
Rear Differential/Axle Assembly Rebuild
I am going to have to rebuild it as it has recently started to slip. I have searched everywhere online for a breakdown of rear axle assembly w/independent suspension. Does anyone have any recommendat...
1996 Explorer XLT V8 Power Window Problems
My power windows will only go up or down from the drivers controls. I took the door panels off and it does not seem to have power at the passenger switches. I did switch the window lock back and for...
Ambient Temperature Sensor
Not a serious problem like some of the posts here but here goes. My ambient temp readout on the dash changed from being right on to reading at least 8 degrees hot all of a sudden. I already changed th...
I Have A 2002 Explorer XLT That Begins To Run 'rough' When It Gets Uparound...
It has 92,000 miles on it and is serviced regularly. I know it's hard to diagnose, but I'm wondering if this is going to be an expensive repair.
I Have A 2002 Ford Explorer That When You Turn Sharp Or Out Of A Parking Pl...
When I make a sharp turn or turn out of a parking spot it makes kind of a grinding noise. Is the 4 wheel drive still locked in the light is not on but you can feel it on the wheel as someone moves for...
How Many Timing Belts Are There In A 1999 Ford Explorer
I have been told four, I can't see how this can be. did some engineer decide that because they suddenly got rid of timing chains we would put in a bunch of rubber
Rear Hatch Door
door doesn't close tight. "door ajar" light and dome lights will not go off. I had to remove dome light bulbs. Is there an adjustment to the door ? Drivers side of rear door seems to be tight but pass...
Signal And Brake Light Dont Work When Steering Column Is In An Position But...
having a problem with signal and brake lights. When the steering column is down I get a fast flashing on signal light and brake light dont work. When the steering column is al the way up they work fin...
Charging A 2002 Ford Explorers Dead Battery
My Ford Explorer has been sitting for 3 months. I went to start it, obviously the battery is dead. I had a buddy help me jump it, but the engine would not turn over. My neighborl is letting me use hi...
How To Replace Timing Belt Cover Gasket 1996 Ford Explorer
I have a 1996 2wd Explorer 4.0L V6 that is leaking coolant around the front timing chain cover. Is it necessary to remove the oil pan in order to replace the timing cover gasket? Does the engine need ...
Transmission Overheating
94 Expl 4 dr 2WD XLT 115k miles I recently towed a 2400lb boat about 40 miles. The transmission overheated & blew all the trans fluid out - thought I had seized it completely BUT NO! I filled it with ...
A/C Black Death??!!
I am told that Explorer of this age have had problems with the lining of the A/C components & lines breaking down & destoying the system. Mine had extensive A/C work/replacement done in 2000 when my n...
Gas Gauge & Cruise Control
1994 4dr XLT, 2WD - After getting car back from mechanic both the fule gauge & cruise control did not work - they were fine before. Do they have a common fuse or other component that may be the cause?...
Rear End High Vibe Noise Off & On
Tires Changed, Ford TSB 05-23-3 75W-140 Synthetic Oil In Rear End Noise comes and goes, sounds like rear wheel bearings again. Bearings on Explorer have short Service Life, all 4 wheels replaced once....
Engine Jerks When Starting Out
Irregardless of whether the engine is warm or not, when I first accelerate on to the street the engine bucks and jerks for several seconds and then smooths out. It will be fine until the engine is sh...
Rear Passenger Power Seat Is Locked In Down Position. Any Suggesions For A...
The passenger power reat seat is locked in the down position. Switch is working. Motor turns (both up and down) but the threaded rod does not turn to raise the seat. Does anyone have any ideas on h...
Interior Lights
Interior lights will not go on when doors are open.Reading lights work ok when turned on.Any info please.
03 ExpLr Transmission
where do you add trans fluid or check levels? She slips a little now @ 104K. need help to fix before it gets worse.
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