Ford Explorer Questions Maintenance & Repair
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 ...
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...
2008 Explorer XLT - A/C Air Swaps To Defrost When Under Strain
My '08 Explorer has 60k miles on it. When driving under normal conditions with the A/C on, the air blows normally from the console vents. When there are high RPMs (such as climbing a hill or prolong...
Gas Needle Is Broken
i have a 92 explorer 4wd my gas needle sets on 1/4 sometimes then goes past full then a half tank what is up with that?
Engine Surge When Braking
Intermitent problem....when stepping on brake car wil surge instead of stopping. Anyone have this problem? Car has 55,000 miles on it.
DOH!
1997 ford explorer xl 4-door 4.0 fuel injection sohc v-6 running lean p0171 p0174 p401 i did everything i can new upper intake and lower gasket new egr valve full tune up 30 p.s.i fuel pressure 145,0...
Thumping From Front End
I have a hard thumping noise coming from the front end. Comes and go's. Like something is popping in and out of place. Seems to work fine when 4 wheel is engaged. Only does it when excelarating. It's...
Very Bad Shake From Frontend
Just replaces front axles. Took for ride started shakeing the front. Check all main parts in front but everything seems tight. Here's what is does. Drives fine. When doing over 60 and hit bumps like ...
Ford Explorer 4 Ltr Lean Burn Bank 2 Code Is That Drivers Side Of Engine
have a lean burn bank 2 code. changed y pipe with 2 precats in the february this year. think its just a 02 sensor but not sure. runs well but a little hard on fuel. what do yoy think
I NEED TO KNOW ANY COMMON ISSUES FOR THIS SUV?
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY ISSUES WITH THE 91 MODEL 4X4 EDDIE BAUR EXPLORER? I JUST BOUGHT IT A FEW DAYS AGO AND AM HAVING ISSUES WITH IT.
Spark Plugs
how do i get to the spark plugs to change them on the passenger side
Rear Breaks
the caliper piston will not press in so as to rewmove the pads . any ideas as to why?
Explorer Tunrs Off While Drivin And Stop Light,
I have done oil chainge, gas filter, oir filter and vacuum lines. and still turns off!!!!!!!!!! could it be the gas pump?
Interior Lights
Interior lights will not go on when doors are open.Reading lights work ok when turned on.Any info please.
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...
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....
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?...
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...
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