Mark, Good luck with the intermittent blown fuse. You now know it is NOT the switch. And, I doubt the fuse blowing as you described is related to something...
Problem solved! Turned out to be a wire rubbed through at the back of the engine where the wiring harness comes up from the transmission. There is a bracket...
Mark, Glad you fixed the short. I suspected you'd find a harness short. If you really want to fix the button light I have a good used switch you can have for...
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Never allow a mechanic to use force to turn the steering linkage while the engine is not running, as in a front end alignment or while doing any other work on...
I was going to have my Explorer aligned and balanced over winter break, but now I'm scared to have it done! Justin ... while ... be ... control ... road ... ...
I have a 95-2dr sport and have to replace the third brake light so I called the dealer to get an idea of what the parts needed are. If it's the light $222.40 ...
My first thought is why do you "have to replace the third brake light?" If it is just not working, it seems to me that is just a incandescent bulb or two...
The light is one pice and they are L.E.D. (light emitting diodes). It is not neon. Just like the tail light in some some semi-trailers and the new Cadillacs....
Thanks Ian for the input on the light. The schematic to which I referred for my reply depicts that particular model light as incandescent rather than LED....
Do any of you have any problems with rust? My Explorer has some surface rust on the frame from one winter of salt. I was wondering if prolonged exposure rusts...
Every vehicle is subject to some degree of surface rust on the frame. Im sure everyones Explorer here has it, its just how bad it is. It wont hurt anything...
"I thought it was fun work back then now I can see that my dad was getting free child labor." I used to wash my parent's cars for free, I thought it was fun...
I love my Explorer a lot, but my dad offered me a 7 year newer car with 60k less miles, and as a poor college student, it sounded good to me. So I now have a...
A few days ago I purchased a 1995 explorer.Already I am having some troubles.Im used to driving my little Honda Civic so Im not totally familiar with an suv...
95 EXPLORER OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON,EVERY THING WORKED OK BUT LIGHT KEEP BLINKING. CALLED LOCAL FORD DEALER HE SAID IT MUST BE PUT ON COMPUTER TO...
Hello, I am new to the group. My check engine light came on. I got the codes from computer it says engine lean condition. I am sure it is the o2 sensors but I...
Hi, I got a 2001 Explorer Sport(2Dr). In general I like it a lot, but I have some questions for the group. 1) It rides hard with the existing tires. Since it...
You can change the tire size and not affect the computers functions as long as the new tire is within 10% of the old. Going from a 75 series tire to a 70...
"Has anyone had trouble with their rear wiper not cleaning the whole window? Mine skips sections of the window. I put a new wiper on with no real imrovement." ...
I've had the smae problem on all my explorers. You have to bend the wiper arm in just a little bit to get the wioper to make contact. Be easy with it because...
I've got Michilins P235 75 R15 XLS on my truck got about 40K miles on them. Getting alot of road noise from 50-70 mph. above 75 noise isn't so bad. good thing...
Hi-I'm a 33yr old female, I've always owned cars, therefore I know nothing about SUV's. I'm looking at purchasing a '97 - '00 Ford 2dr. Sport Explorer. Most...
I have a 97 Ford Exploerer I bought Last year..not one major problem yet. These trucks are solid and dependable..mine is a XLT model. Heather and Carrie...
I live in the North Alabama area. My Explorer is a 98 Limited. It has everything. It has new brakes all around and a new A/C compressor. New Michelin tires...
Hi everyone, My name is Ryde. I have a 97 Ford Explorer as of this past Saturday. Very happy with her. I named her Big Mama. I had a Miata that I just ...
Ebay is a GREAT place to pick up parts and accessories for your Explorer, just type in the search box Ford Explorer or add the year if you want to be specific....