Hi- I am trying to replace the front wheel bearing assemblies on my 02 Ford Explorer XLT V8. I cannot get at the three 15mm bolts that hold the assembly onto the back spindle housing. Does anyone know if these require a special tool? I've tried all sorts of box wrenches. Sockets will not clear...

Hi Group, My Ford Explorer'99,77k miles that has problem with vibration. It is vibrating everytime I brake. Also it happens when I run on uneven road. Any input is greatly appreciative.

My problem is an intermitting problem with my clutch. Occasionally I will have a problem getting it into 1st gear and difficult 2nd. Other times everything works fine. When this happens I must depress my pedal about a 1/4 of the way before I get a firm pedal. This reminds me of the same symptom...

Each time I hit my turn signal my wipers now move. Is this a wiper switch or relay problem? What would remedy this and how much would it cost aprox.?

On my '93 4.0 Explorer XLT there is a black plastic oblong (or sausage) shaped container of some sort on the passenger side of the motor. It's about 10 inches long and 3-4 inches around and has what appears to be hard plastic vacuum lines attached to it. It's pictured in my cheapie Chilton's...

Hi, Guys I've got a 92 Ford Explorer xlt AWD, The Transmissions leaking around the Torque converter, or where the tranny connects to the motor. It goes into reverse no problem, everyonce in awhile it will go into a forward gear. I put a new filter on, and filled it back up, before I realized it was...

Can anyone help me on rebuilding the automatic locking hubs on the 94' Ford explorer? I recently had the common problem with the touch button switch, which in turn was the servo motor. So with the help of Dr. bob and the others I simply rebuilt the unit. Now when I engage the 4x4 control I have all...

Will the lowering rod, jack, lug wrench, etc.. from a 1998 or 2003 explorer work on a 2002? I can't get a definite answer from a dealer. thank you in advance

I have a 2005 Explorer and have noticed a couple of bass-ackwards ways of dealing with the automatic door locks. This is the first car I've ever seen that does this: First of all when you unlock the doors from the INSIDE, it only unlocks the driver door, unless you hit the unlock again. I unlock...

I just got back from having the dealer change oil, rotate tires and perform state inspection on my '05 Limited (45,000 miles on it). This dealer has started something new and gave me a seven-page printout of everything their technician "found" to require attention along with the price total of...

2002 Explorer XLT 4.6L 5-speed automatic, factory tow package. Does anyone have a list of the parameters that can be read by an OBD-II tool from this vehicle? In particular I would like to read the transmission fluid temperature, since I pull a trailer at high altitudes and steep grades. I'm...

We are an independant, consumer information website dedicated to ALL recalls, WORLDWIDE ! The last year has seen a huge increase in the number of deadly product recalls! Spinach, Dog Food, Childrens Toys all get major headlines...But there are problems... 1. Unless you check several recall...

When I started my 1998 Explorer XLT last night a squeal started up as well. Ok, I guessed the fan/accessory/serpentine belt (what are they called these days?) is loose, also confirmed as my "volts" gauge was indciating towards the low side. Lifted the hood this morning - and found I could deflect...

Yesterday I was under the hood and then let the hood down unaware that the hood clamps were in the closed position. I have tried with three people to pry it open with our hands and just cannot undo it. i have tried opening it by pulling the hood release and pulling the hood up at the same time but...

I have a 1997 Control Trac 4.0L OHV with about 130,000 miles on it. With the selector set on Auto (choices are Auto, 4H and 4L) 4WD is engaged all the time. This is based upon the fact that it's clumping while turning, even on hard dirt (almost new Michelin LTX tires). I did the 'ol clean...

I saw an article yesterday that talked about a sludge problem with certain engines from a number of manufacturers, including VW, Chrysler, Toyota and Saab. The article said that these engines tend to form sludge no matter the driving conditions or maintenance. It appears that they may have hot...

The trailer lights on my 1993 XLT with factory towing package are not working. When the wiring harness is installed the relays in the back left corner are clicking when activated. It appears that the 12V coming from the battery on the orange wire is not making it to the relays. I can't seem to find...

Went to the dealer this morning and picked up the backlight bulb for the headlight switch on my 99 XLT. This is the part # F87Z-13B765-DA. It was $12, which is ridiculous. But in any event, it has a blue cover over the bulb, mine had a green cover. no big deal I could always remove the blue cover...

Typically my 96 explorer will clank and pop while in 2 wheel drive between 30 and 50 MPH, either at a constant speed within that range or during decceleration. This is not a cyclic or periodic clanking, very sporatic, not to any speed on truck (ie engine speed, wheel speed). I noticed that when I...

I know this is off explorer topics, but any help would be appreciated, it's about to get the best of me! Thanks for all of the help on both of my explorers , and my nephews also. 2001 SuperCrew F150 V8 4.6L 140K miles (highway) Problem: P0401 code (insufficient EGR flow) *Main problem!* Light...