Five will get you ten it is one of the cam chains, tensioner, or chain guide. Front can be rebuilt with engine in the vehicle. If it is the rear chain on the back of the engine, or an associated part, the engine has to come out of the vehicle. I've been through this once. If it is the rear chain or associated part where the engine has to come out, I'd replace it with a re- manufactured engine, as the front will be going next. Also consider replacing the engine with the 4.0 OHV engine, used up to 1999. Less horsepower, but a better designed engine without the problem of the SOHC.
I've checked and it's not the alternator It had plenty of oil and water . if it seized up how could they be with oil and water lelvels were there full ? Any ideas
2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD
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Maintenance & Repair
check gage light on for 2004 ford explorer and fuel reads empty.Turned off on me once, while at a red light and when driving it feels like it loses power, however, does not turn off, after a few secon...
2004 Ford Explorer XLT V6
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Maintenance & Repair
When I tap on the accelerator, the winding revving stops. The temp. gauge goes up while it is revving, and it is worse if I use any heat, flashers, blinkers, brakes etc. I am wondering if this is a ...
1996 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XL 4WD SUV
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Maintenance & Repair
First happened when the vehicle was fairly new but not as often. Now it happens fairly often. When the Explorer is driven around enough to bring the engine temperature up to full normal temp, then...
2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD
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Maintenance & Repair
I replaced the battery in my 1998 Ford Explorer and now it won't start. When I try to start it the lights flash on the dash then everything goes of and it doesn't even try to crank.
1998 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport SUV
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Maintenance & Repair
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