Forum: Ford Explorer
January 17th 07, 01:04 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 5
Views: 251
BLown OD repair update - 92 4x4 with automatic
Ashton Crusher wrote:
> On Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:13:11 -0600, "oklaman" > wrote:
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> >a dealer told me once to never tow in OD. however, others have said no
> >problem with doing this.
>...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
January 12th 07, 07:07 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 8
Views: 588
What happened
Ashton Crusher wrote:
> On 9 Jan 2007 17:35:30 -0800, wrote:
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> >
> >Big Shoe wrote:
> >> For some time, I have thought that the reduced activity in this group
> >> is due to the...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
January 10th 07, 01:35 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 8
Views: 588
What happened
Big Shoe wrote:
> For some time, I have thought that the reduced activity in this group
> is due to the later models having fewer problems to talk about.
Traffic is declining in most all of Usenet. ...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
January 9th 07, 02:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 0
Views: 291
Keyless Entry findings
OK, for a lazy guy this was tough, but I got it all figured out.
Those of you who said the door locks should work were right. I shot
some WD40 in them, twisted the key back and forth a few times and...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
January 8th 07, 05:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 8
Views: 588
What happened
Jim Mc Donald wrote:
> Did this group disband??
>
> --
> Long life, good health and friendship.
People get busy over the holidays. Now they're playing with their new
game console. ;-))
-Paul
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Forum: Ford Explorer
January 8th 07, 07:03 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 15
Views: 878
Keyless Entry
Jim Warman wrote:
> To be honest, if your car has daytime running lights, I would leave them
> be.... I cannot recall how many times that the sight of oncoming DRLs has
> kept me from passing, even...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
January 7th 07, 11:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 15
Views: 878
Keyless Entry
Jim Warman wrote:
> You door lock question has been answered quite well..... (FWIW, if something
> "seems" abnormal, there is a very good chance that it is).
>
> As for the headlights (and this is...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
January 7th 07, 05:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 15
Views: 878
Keyless Entry
I recently bought a used 2000 XLT with keyless entry. It also has key
locks on the front doors and tailgate. The key opens the tailgate, but
doesn't turn the front door locks.
This is the first...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
January 2nd 07, 05:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 6
Views: 399
Speedometer suddenly inaccurate
Bob wrote:
> 1994 Explorer XL auto trans, Suddenly the speedometer is reading about
> 10-15 MPH faster than actual speed. Less of a difference at slower
> speeds. What could cause this? thanks.
I...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
January 1st 07, 07:01 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 2
Views: 553
99' Explorer Speedometer
dosio wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> I've got Explorer 99' , sport , 4x4, OHV engine. Recently I've noticed
> speedometer' lights quit on me, and only one is working. Is anybody have
> experience of...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 27th 06, 07:07 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 2
Views: 796
1995 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 4.0 engine fuel pump
angelinthesky wrote:
> The electric fuel pump quit running on my 95 explorer. Do you know the
> location of the reset switch button? I am taking it to the shop if anyone
> knows where the switch is...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 22nd 06, 01:38 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,223
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 21st 06, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 5
Views: 356
2003 explorer----replacing brake rotors
Steven Hilgendorf wrote:
> Try knocking the rotor(s) loose with a big hammer.
There was a recent thread where a guy had both rear wheel bearings go
out after having his brakes worked on. I'd go...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 15th 06, 05:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 4
Views: 405
1998 Ford Explorer engine noise
wrote:
> Just bought a 98' Explorer and had some questions regarding some noise
> I hear under the hood. The truck starts fine, idles fine everything
> works great. When I go to...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 14th 06, 07:30 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 10
Views: 729
Clutch issue - 92
Vic Klein wrote:
> I am with you, Anthony. Manual transmission is now a "premium" item
> available of Cadillacs, Lincolns, and even Hummers...but not the Expolorer.
> Mine has been rock solid and a...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 12th 06, 09:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 5
Views: 412
Repair shop rate
Anthony Giorgianni wrote:
> Hello All
>
> Per my earlier post (Clutch issue 92), I've decided, as advised, to have the
> clutch fluid replaced. A Ford dealer says they can do this and test the
>...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 11th 06, 06:46 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 10
Views: 729
Clutch issue - 92
Anthony Giorgianni wrote:
> Thanks for the replies. After looking at more past posts here and elsewhere,
> I'm concerned it may be one of the slave cylinders. I went under the truck
> today and saw...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 11th 06, 06:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 10
Views: 729
Clutch issue - 92
Ashton Crusher wrote:
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> It's also possible the leaking seals are in the slave cylinder.
> Getting to it is a major repair effort.
If the slave cylinder leaks it's external- fluid is lost, and the...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 9th 06, 10:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 10
Views: 729
Clutch issue - 92
Anthony Giorgianni wrote:
> Hello All
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> Just wondering if anyone has suggestions.
>
> My 92 XLT (85,000) exhibited a clutch pedal -to the-floor problem last
> night.
>
> The clutch reservoir took ...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 5th 06, 06:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 5
Views: 572
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Forum: Ford Explorer
December 4th 06, 03:39 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 1
Views: 298
Radio output suddenly distorted
Bill Jeffrey wrote:
> The radio with 6-disc CD changer in my '02 Explorer.
>
> This unit has worked well since Day 1, until recently when the audio
> developed a kind of frog-in-the-throat...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
November 28th 06, 01:51 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 2
Views: 495
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Forum: Ford Explorer
November 27th 06, 12:08 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 1
Views: 569
Relays
fladevil wrote:
> How do you check to see if a relay is bad, besides buying a new one?
The simple thing to do is swap with another relay of the same type
(same part number). It's unlikely that you'd...
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Forum: Ford Explorer
November 26th 06, 07:32 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 2
Views: 516
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Forum: Ford Explorer
November 25th 06, 04:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
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Replies: 10
Views: 956
Turns Over, No Start -- NoSpark
J Adams wrote:
> Pulled a plug from No5 cylinder and no spark.
>
> Replaced plug wires (found a cracked one) and replaced the EGR
> solenoid - it was bad.
OK, if you don't have spark none of that...
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