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    Towing solution Thoughts

    Wow, it's really been a long time since I've needed to research a problem - since the 90s? I have a 97 explorer 5.0 AWD Tow Package with the 3.73. I am also a scoutmaster. I need to tow our troop trailer. Tts a 7,000 GVW trailer - duel axel with electric brakes. Keep in mind that the...
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    automatic locks

    Hello All, been a few years since I've posted - 8+ years. I now have a 98 mercury mountineer, that I acquired for my daughter. Auto locks use to work great. However, now it will only unlock, and I have to manaully lock all the doors. I need the car to have an electric remote starter...
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    Advice to College Students

    Just another stupid thread.... Here is great advice, if you have the opportunity Submit your first papers as you normally would. Prior to submitting your second paper, take your work to the English Department/center and ask them to critique your writing style and grammar usage. Follow...
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    how's this for a problem

    I was feeling depressed because I had to sell my 92 xlt, and lamenting to my wife that the Ford Ex. was the first car I'd ever owned that I really wanted to own. I loved having the Explorer. I told her that with my commute, about 140 miles round trip, that I was going to look at the Escape...
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    BUMMED BUMMED BUMMED OUT - Tranny

    188k on my 92, past two weekends in a row, lost all gears. added fluid each time and got gears back. - leak by bell housing Have appt with AAMCO next thursday. Requested diagnositc and flush. Told tech problem - Said will test and check pan. However, if evidence is bad, will not flush...
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    cold caused a back fire, truck not running right

    Here's the problem, Need target possibilities to check out first to minimize the amount of time I have to spend solving problem - Wind chills are running -20. Last night started truck. Let go of key just before engine caught. Resulted in a backfire with some smoke rising up through hood...
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    $65 for NEW man Warn Hubs on EBAY

    FYI Just listed today. seems like a good price. Unfortunately, I had to replace my autos last year. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2454502121&category=40940 Question is can you trust a Canadian
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    laughing at all you Rush Bashers...

    A few years ago, I had read Rush made 20-30 million per year but never heard that he made this much.... http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=108&ncid=742&e=9&u=/uclicktext/20031015/cm_ucac/withhalfhisbraintiedbehindhisback
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    take the test

    Click here: Dead Link Removed [/URL] :D
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    Look at the size of this

    bear... holy :eek: http://www.strangecosmos.com/view.adp?picture_id=10649 http://www.strangecosmos.com/view.adp?picture_id=10648 This one is graphic http://www.strangecosmos.com/view.adp?picture_id=10647 Maybe an elite can post the pics
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    important decision

    OK, I'm going to be away tomorrow evening and wife gave permission to go to a movie:p Do I see X2 or Matrix Reloaded and why?
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    not exactly a ford question

    Well, the snow is gone and I've picked up another car. This will allow me to hibernate my explorer for the summer:( hate to do it, but 18-20 gal versus 25-30 goes a long way when you commute 66 miles one way. Will put it back on the road in November. Anyway need some help with the new car...
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    worse than the Ferrari picture

    I am completely grossed out! I was in the work kitchen heating up my food, when a fat coworker comes in and washes here lunch bucket. She graps a towel from the dispenser, blows her nose in it, and then next thing I see she starts wiping the counter and sink with it :thumbdwn:
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    using ATF in power steering

    There was a thread a few days ago about replacing the steering fluid using a turkey baster and people were writing about using ATF. I spoke with a mechanic nut who completely advised against using ATF in the power steering system. He said ATF (even the synthetic) does not have the additives...
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    Who's had the most exp in their family

    Who has had the most explorers in their family 6 explorers in my family Brother 94 Father 89, 93, 95, 02 me 92
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    what's the fastest you've done

    What's the fastest you've ever done? In my 92 exp. - past the needle 95mph or so in a sports car 1975 porche - 140 mph - beautiful felt like 60mph On a bike - 138 mph - My brother law and myself on southern backroads. It was a suprise. Got home and my brother was video taping my...
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    seat switching question?

    Does anyone know if I can switch the passenger seat and the drivers seat in a 92xlt? I would imagine Ford made one type of seat not knowing how it would end up and that all I would have to do is switch the slide adjusters.
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    GUNK motor flush

    Has anyone tried this product? Gunk Motor Flush. Dead Link Removed It came in a quart container. I used it in place of trying seafoam. 4k since last oil change. Usually, oil comes out looking black with a heavy viscosity, but after 5 min running, oil drained looked much more thin with...
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    Problem with Hub conversion

    Ok, replaced auto hubs with manual. driving to work this am in the snow storm and truck has developed a pull to the left. The pull is not there when in 2wd. any thoughts?
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    Problem with Working Explorers- Police and Fire (paid) Stupid Idea

    When you see these pretty vehicles think of all the money falling out of your pockets into the hands of your politicians Local finance laws are very strict about financing passengers vehicles - police cruisers etc. Generally, You may not finance them beyond the useful life of the vehicle...
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    asking a question versus searching

    Sorry, When you have a slow dial up service, asking the question is easier than searching. You can direct answers without waiting for downloads only to have searched using the wrong terminology. In my area, dial up is the only option. With all the laterals the stupid phone company put on...
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    Manual Hubs and a wheel bearing question

    Now that I have manual hubs, 1. What happens if I activate the 4x4 from the inside of the vehicle without getting out. I.e. I'm driving down the roat at 35 mph, hubs are free, and suddenly find myself on a snow covered road. SOL? 2. How fast can I drive with the 4x4 and munual hubs...
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    best hub conversion web link thk Mr. XLT

    Thanks to Mr. XLT, these by far are the best web links out there for converting hubs from automatic to manual. Great pictures! Page 1: http://www.therangerstation.com/HubConversion.html Page 2: http://www.therangerstation.com/howto_hubswap.htm
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    installing warn hubs procedure.

    Well, I was supposed to change my hubs last weekend. I said to my self the hell with it, I'll do it this weekend and of course, its going to be 15 degrees colder, -3 Saturday morning, and snow on Tuesday. Murphy's law - anyway. When I received my warn hubs and conversion kit. There was no...
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    Modifications that change the design

    I see a lot of postings bout modifications to vehicles that include raising the vehicles, wheel flairs, lights, light covers, window tinting... etc... I highly recommend that people check with their State Motor Vehicles for the laws governing the modification of vehicles. Many states do...
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