Forum: Explorer

Hi I own a 1999 ford explore xlt when driving the other day the transmission stated not going to third gear however if I lift my foot off the accelerater pedal just slitely it go's into third fine. And their is no slipping in any of the gears apart from this issue with it going into third all is ok.

Hey guys, I'm thinking on lifting the beast 2 inches. Can u pls help me as to what parts I need to get. Id rather get bit by bit rather than a kot if I could so I can buy parts when I have the money. Also what size tyres are required for a 2" lift? thanks in advance kirstie

Hi there. Due to a recent garage door accident my wife ripped half the roof rack of of our Explorer, rather annoying situation. I was wondering if anyone would be able to point me in the right direction to get a replacement. I've been told that Ford have discontinued the model roof rack that I...

Can anyone tell me where/if there is a plug for electric brakes under the dash?

i need a ford explorer 4.6ltr engine to replace my 2003 bomb.

I'm seeking to restore my 2004 Explorer to as near new as I can get it. Any suggestions on interior upgrades, suspension overhauls and engine overhauls would be much appreciated.

Hey peeps Few days ago my transmission started playing up on me.. When its in drive it basicaly revs high but barely goes anywhere on take off.. Feels like its in forth gear.. Its fine if i manually go through the gears to take off but then once i put it back in drive it just revs high. If im...

Hi, Has anyone had the experience of having to replace these on their UZ? I have been told mine are gone as the boots have perished however there is still grease in there. Ford have quoted $1200 for the pair of upper front control arm/ball joint assemblies. I have looked on the american websites...

Hi guys, sorry for the absence as went to the dark side for a while, owned a GQ Patrol, but am back now with a 99 X which is now my third X. I'll put some spec's & pic's up soon. :cool:

Hi everyone, just thought it might be a good idea to see who owns what & where out there in the world of Explorers. Maybe something along the lines of - Year - 2000 Model - XLT Motor - 4.0L sohc Transmission - auto Colour - white Location - Scarness (Hervey Bay) QLD...

Here's some pic's of Pine Creek on the 12/07/09, I got into a bit of a problem on a climb here, the ground was like talcom powder but with muddies I think I would have made it hmm Di I think I need tryes soon love. LOLOL :Blond-Mom some of the others

Hi E1 Can anyone tell me where I can get the transfer case control module for a 2002 explorer. Its module number is 1L24-7H473-AG I believe it is crook as the car won't go into 4x4 at all. Maybe someone knows what the upgraded module number for it is and where Icould get it from. The car is build...

Evening all, I have a 2000 series UQ Explorer. After easily replacing the lower front ball joints for $76 for the pair, you could have knocked me over with a feather when I was told FORD was the only supplier for EOM upper control arms, as the after-market upper ball-joints only fit after-market...

Hi all new to this forum but i need some help. i,ve just bought a 97 explorer and she,s almost ready to be rwc,d but i,ve one problem. does anyone know why I can,y get the rear window wiper to work. i,ve replaced all relays, fuses and switches but nothing. i,ve even replaced the motor which I got...

Hi All….I have a 2004 Ford Explorer Ltd…can anyone tell me how to stop the Radio Arial staying up while I am playing a CD…is there a switch somewhere that I haven’t found….I never listen to the radio….thanks tids

Here's the new North American Explorer in a sand pit.

My 2004 XLT (same as all the others!) has the selector button showing 4x4 low, 4x4 high and 4x4 auto. The Ford manual is vague on the exact difference between each mode, it just suggests which is best for each driving situation. 4x4 low is pretty obvious, but what exactly is the difference...

Hi all, We have owned a 2002 V6 Explorer for over a year now. The last couple of months we have been trying to sort out a problem with our mechanic. The problem is when turning the steering wheel slightly and is more noticeable at low speed there is a shudder in the car which feels like the...

Hey all,just wondering if anyone knows how to pull out the 6 stack in dash stereo system.The Mrs cd stacker has jammed & she cant eject any cds & to top it off she cant change the radio stations because of the stacker problem.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.

I have a 2000 UR Ford explorer (10/99 build). A front lower ball joint is starting to wear and I want to replace the ball joint. Ford only offer the ball joint as a complete unit. Is it possible to replace only the ball joint with an after market part or should I buy the complete Ford part?...

I thought it would be interesting for people to post up the cost and location of their service as to help others decide what to expect and where to go. Your help would be appreciated.

OK, the important part of the new Explorer to Ford Australia fans is the power of the 2.0 Ecoboost, 176 Kw@ 5,500 and 337 nm torque 1,700 to 4,000...:eek: Look out Holden SIDI 3.0, the Ecoboost 2.0 I-4 is coming after you.......

Begs the question... Will it be done in RHD, and with that, will it come here? I'm going to guess it won't for the time being - otherwise it too will step on Territory's toes...

Obviously it's not the easiest to make out due to the coverings but it's promising. Note the steering wheel from the Fiesta. I guess we can expect to see that in the Falcon. I actually quite dislike the FG's wheel so I'm happy with that. I think the quality of the buttons appears better. Even the...

Thanks to Car Advice:http://www.caradvice.com.au/69241/2011-ford-explorer-cgi-spy-photo/

Most of you are probably aware of the guy who went on a 50km+ ride claiming that his cruise control was stuck on...etc and didn't stop until he was on the wrong side of the road facing down oncoming cars. Well, the car was a late model Ford Explorer and the Police went over the car and couldn't...

(Crain’s) — Ford Motor Co. plans to add 1,200 jobs when it begins making the Explorer sport-utility vehicle at its Far South Side factory on Torrence Avenue later this year, Crain’s has learned. Gov. Pat Quinn is due to join Ford executives when they announce the Explorer production at 9 a.m....

2003 make ,air con works well around town but on a trip and and about 25dgs up wards it starts to get warmer the longer you go the warmer it gets,if you stop for a while and then start again it cold but warms up again what could be doing this,john

OK, I think it would be nice to have a few other pictures of other peoples X's on here, what do you think guy's. Mine seem to be the only one's of late, maybe the Administrators could find some of the individual threads & put them under this threads heading (please). They don't have to be out...

The car is in getting a new motor at the moment can't wait to get it back its over at peters ( off ebay ) getting it fitted.

I know have no job, no maney , and know no car . I drop a rod and cracked the block. I drove it home and know its seized.

i want to buy a ford explorer for my parents, who have been having it abit tuff lately, and my dad loves these cars, but been hearing some bad things about them, that there no good, etc, looking for a 96 to 2000 model have about $10000 to $12000 to spend, what do you guys think, are they really...

g'day just wondering if anyone knows where i can get a timing chain set for a ford explorer sohc 1998, i have the tools to set it up, just need the chains, and a price any help would b great thanks

Hi all, Am looking to get a 7 seater 4WD and have come to the conclusion that unless you are prepared to cough up 30K+ for a Prado/Pajero/Pathfinder (Have heard hideous things about the Patrol 3.0D motor) that an Explorer is the way to go. Am looking for a UT onwards (prefer a Limited), but...

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/13/americans-crave-the-cr-v-replaces-ford-explorer-as-best-selling/

Hi, I just need your advise about buying this car at $5000. I want to know its regular maintenance, transmissions issues, engine, fuel economy etc. Thanks

Have a look at what I just come across on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2002-FORD-EXPLORER-UTE-WORLDS-FIRST_W0QQitemZ290333620206QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Cars?hash=item43993b77ee&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50

My 2004 XLT Explorer has Cooper Discoverer ATR tyres on just now, which seem to suit my driving profile pretty well - 90% plus on sealed roads, with a few excursions onto gravel track, ski roads etc each year. When I got the explorer a year ago, all tyres had about 9mm tread on them. Now, after...

HI I have a 97 Explorer and have just been told by my mechanic that I am up for a new motor due to the Plastic timing chain tensioner disintergrating I have done some research and have found that in USA this componant was subject to a recall I have spoken to Ford Australia who have stated that...

Ford's all-new Explorer based on the D3 platform was meant to be released next year although things have been delayed. One reason may be due to Ford directing resources to other projects or modifying drive trains, or, and this is my pure speculation (it's 03:41 in the morning), they're looking at...

Anyone read the Sunday Mail's story regarding a possible UT model problem with the auto actuator & electrical circuit?

Ah well looks like I'm having a bit of a cold (warms fine) start-up prob, when cold runs rough for 5 to 15 sec's then fine. When I unhooked the airfilter & flow switch 1st start-up ran fine. Process of elimination going on here, 1st I changed the air filter-no go, so next I'll check the air flow...

I just finished putting on extended (by 4") shackles for a 2" lift & a TBTwist. My torsion bars are "B" rated which makes them the stiffest/hardest ones. They go from "L" soft to "B" hard. Makes a hell of a difference, the mrs can only just see into the X now (suffers from ducks disease). It now...