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Advice on buying mid-90's Ranger or Explorer: PART II

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I have over 216000 miles on my 4.0 OHV and it still runs quite well! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I’ve got 120870 miles right now on my 96 OHV, and no problems.  No leaking > around the heads, gaskets, seals, etc…  Runs strong.  The only thing that [...]

Suspension bushing replacement

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> My old ‘96 is starting to make a lot of rattles, and besides replacing > the shocks, I’m thinking about maybe doing some bushing replacements > (especially in the rear).  Is this a job that can be done in the > driveway lying under the car, or do I need [...]

What is the right Offset for the 2003 Ford Explorer 4-Door w/ 4wd?????

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Does anyone know what the correct offset is for the 2003 Ford Explorer 4wd 4 door? I need to find out because the aftermarket wheel company that i’m getting my 20’s from don’t know. Does anyone out there know??

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Can’t recall what it is, but ,IIRC, it should be marked on the rim [...]

HERBIE>>>Here are some facts…

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Forget the media slant/hype/miss-information that you are so proud refering to, and read the facts from the actual source…. True Blue News Jan. 15, 2003 Accelerating the Progress If you’ve been reading the media reports and watching FCN, you noticed what a strong start we’ve had to 2003. During [...]

Oil Change for '03 Mountaineer V8

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I am approaching 5000 miles on our ‘03 Mountaineer V8 and plan to take it to Jiffy Lube for an oil and filter change. I know many of you will badmouth Jiffy Lube, but my experience has been that it’s at least as good as the dealer and much more convenient. That [...]

HERB…Jap Market share is doomed.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->>>Does "We’re Back" and "recalls and warranty costs are down >>>significantly" mean Ford admits to making crappy cars before 2003? >>Hardly, but they did not progress like they wanted. >>>Seems I heard "Quality is Job One" a few years back. Was this just >>>bullshit from your marketing [...]

WEHT Dr. Bob

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What ever happen to Dr. Bob.  Did this explorer battery blow up while he was doing his routine maint. of disconnecting it to reset the computer to prevent engine pinging? Perphaps the Explorer fell on him while he was doing his routine 7500 mile brake caliper pin lubrication… Just kidding, [...]

Better mouse trap

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oh yeah, I forgot…no more of that 26/28 psi stuff either…leads to massive underinflation especially at hi speed under load, been running these yokos at 32 normally, 35 when I go over the road at times with a load.  Also, may i suggest that BEFORE you start fooling around with suspension [...]

Seat Belt Latch Problem: Warranty?

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Hello, I have a 95 EB.  The driver side seat belt latch spring seems to be compressed alot, so that the button doesn’t pop up well.  With little upward pressure from the spring, the seat belt will sometimes disconnect with a tug.   I’m wondering if this is considered a safety [...]

96 Explorer fine when cool, hard to get 3rd and 4th when warmed up help!

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For about 15 minutes of driving my explorer it’s fine.  Then if I have to slow down and speed up again (like city driving), I have to GENTLY coax it into 3rd, at which point it’ll be fine (goes into 4th just dandy).  I have to basically gently let off on the [...]