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Ford Explorer Recall

New seat recline handle – 1998 Explorer XLT. Looking for a source.

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Got the part today. Shipping was fast. Took me about 20 minutes to install. Damn Ford put 4 screws to hold the part to the seat and back rest and those 4 screws are actually 3 different types. 13mm, 15mm and a #45 Trox head.
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Worst Automotive Turkeys of 2004

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> >  Never had a problem with any of > them.  I always raise the tire pressure from suggested 26 psi to 40++ psi > 40++??!  Well I guess fate really does protect small children and fools. >   Though I sure as hell don’t want to be in your vicinity when [...]

Rear brakes not working

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The RABS valve can be had from places other then ford for about $140 new.  In my experience, using a used one is not worth the effort since the life of them seems to be about 50K miles. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->You don’t have to buy this [...]

Timing Belt Questions

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Hello, I was hoping someone coule guide me in the correct direction regarding timing belts.  I know nothing, let me repeat, nothing about cars so please bare with me.  OK, here goes:  1) I have a 2001 2-door Ford Explorer Sport (4×4).  Does this vehicle have a timing belt or a [...]

Differential leaking on 1995 Ford Explorer

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I have a 1997 Explorer, 4WD.  I sent in for routine maintenance and the dealer told me about the front differential leak.  They said the repair charge will be $331.  Can someone briefly explain to me about the impact of this problem (such as it will damage the engine? or ???)?  Is [...]

Engine Mgmt Software Upgrade

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Great! Thanks, sounds like I made the right decision to decline. I didn’t want to do it without knowing what would change. I have had no drivability issues in 6 years and saw no reason to mess with it. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > The shift points [...]

1994 Explorer Excessive vibration

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We have an explorer that vibrates at 60 – 65 MPH. I have replaced and balanced all the tyre, including the spare. Had the alignment adjusted, yet the vibration persists. Any ideas? — Ride safe Barry Sunny Ocala, FL 34482, USA

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Firestone Tires

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Hood will not open

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Had a similar problem with my 97, though it was a case of corrosion in the latch mechanism.  The cable was releasing, but the "jaws" wouldn’t slip by each other. On my 97, if you shine a flashlight in through the front of the grill near the latch, you can see [...]

Leasing Question

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Thanks Walter Maybe I’ll do a little research myself. Always interesting to see the laws other states have. A 3-day right of rescission on an auto deal has always seemed like a good idea to me, given the high pressure sales techniques that some dealers use. That would delay the consumer’s [...]