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P.A.T.S. anti theft on 98 Explorer?

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I’ve been told that some 98’s were equipped with a Passive AntiTheft System which requires any new keys to be programmed, sorta like programming a new remote button. How can you tell if your vehicle has the PATS system? I got only one key with my used Explorer. The black plastic [...]

92 explorer check engine light and poor gas mileage

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You’ll have to pull the vacuum line off the FPR and check to see if any fuel is coming out of the nipple the hose plugs on to. The diaphragms in these regulators have been known to leak… Another concern might be chronically high fuel pressure.
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4.5 bolt front hubs/rear axles to 5.5 bolt front hubs/rear axles?

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I’m thinking about swapping out the 4.5 axles and 4.5 front hubs from a 2000 explorer (electric xfer case and locked front hubs) to 5.5 axles and 5.5 manual locking front hubs. For the rear I can simply redrill the current axles or purchase axles drilled for 5.5 bolt pattern. Any ideas [...]

Strange Dangerous Problem. Anyone Help?

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The OP originally said something like "traffic was slowing ahead and I put on the brake,,,".  Doesn’t sound like a panic type stop to me so there would be no reason, if it’s just a normal "lets slow down a little" brake application, for the ABS to kick in.  It’s possible [...]

92 FORD EXPLORER HYDROPLANE PROBLEM AT 45 MPH OR MORE..

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CAN YOU SPEAK UP? WE CAN’T HEAR YOU! NOTE: All outgoing mail is scanned by McAfee Virus Scan for your safety. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I ENJOY MY FORD EXPLORER AS ANY OTHER FORD EXPLORER OWNER WOULD TELL > YOU. MY ISSUE IS, WHEN IT RAINS, [...]

1996 Explorer XLT Rattle at 2000 RPM

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mystang, Thanks for the reply. I found a connector with a single pin, connected to the harness with a green wire with a yellow stripe. This is next to the battery, right behind the ABS servo. Is this the one that you are refering to? Do I ground the [...]

rough idling

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> Thanks for everyone’s suggestions.  After talking with my mechanic, it > turned out to be a bad spark plug and wires. > The bad news is that this car also had a bunch of other problems with it. > The previous owner did not take good care of it at [...]

Airbag Light / Wire Harness

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I have a 2000 Explorer Sport 4×2 and the airbag light is coming on intermittently. I took it in to the dealer today and they said that it’s a resistance problem with the airbag wire harness. Cost to replace – over $250. Naturally, it’s not covered by my extended warranty and [...]

'02 eddie bauer- vinyl trim on side of ft seats cracked

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Vehicle is just 24 months/25,000 miles old. It’s equipped with the tan leather seats (std). Last week I noticed on both front seats the outboard side vinyl trim is cracked about 2-3 inches long about 3-4 inches above the heated seat switch. Any body else with an ‘02 or 03 EB notice [...]

Spark Plugs OUT!!!

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2000 Ford Explorer Sport. The last plug is tucked in behide the AC dryer and….. Thanks JQP

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> 2000 Ford Explorer Sport. The last plug is tucked in behide the AC > dryer and….. > Thanks > JQP
The usual method is to jack up the  suv, [...]