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    cold start 4ltr 1999 explorer

    Hi back again i know this has a few posts on here about this problem but this as only become a problem for a short time when i start the engine from cold it starts 1st turn of the key revs to about 1200 rpm then drops to a good lumpy tick over then revs up then back to lumpy ' then if i drive...
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    knocking / rattleing at the front

    Hi now i have a problem on my 1999 explorer (UK SPEC) had a knocking type rattle from the front checked ball joints had lift in the O/S and N/S bottom ones not much but enough to produce a knock on further inspection the driver side top ball joint was goosed 'passenger side top joint was not to...
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    instrument cluster

    Hi should my 1999 4.0 sohc ( UK ) model AUTO have gear position information on my dash cluster it does have it on the gear lever console P R N D 3 2 1 but nothing on the dash. I have had the cluster out and no bulbs missing or no continues line of 7 bulbs no 7 holes or anything. It is not a...
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    red reflector

    Hi i am looking to purchase the red reflector lens that goes on the lower corner of the drivers door 1999 UK spec explorer has any one got one if so how much including delivery to wolverhampton thanks
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    upper wishbones

    Hi here we go another question my UK 1999 explorer has on the driver side upper wishbone / it has the wishbone with a separate ball joint ,on the passenger side it has the one piece wishbone did ford alter or update to a one piece wishbone for the driver side at all . Now i ask because i have...
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    upper driver side ball joint UK

    Hi any ideas what the torque setting is for the 2 21mm nuts that hold the upper ball joint on my 1999 explorer is thanks
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    Front propshaft

    Hello quick question should my front prop shaft turn freely in neutral out of park but not turn if its in 4wd h or 4wd low i know the auto AWD is on demand but i want to check if it does disengage cheers
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    radio probs

    Just another question my radio in my 1999 explorer switches on the screen lights up but no display no sound either not even a crackle red light flashes behind the detachable button panel . Do not know if this is linked at all but i have no over head display no clock compass / sun roof works and...
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    Alarm function

    There i have looked for an answer on here and else were but no joy as such My 1999 explorer 4ltr central locking works fine of the remote but there is no flashing indicator lights no horn blip on first or second lock nothing on unlock either. Is this the norm for my cars year and model IE no...
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    timing chain

    Hi my 1999 explorer 4.0 sohc 83000 miles on clock not sure what its been doing or were its been last MOT 2013 only done 1000 miles since then. Any way it started the dreaded chain rattle . So going forward engine stripped new front chains / cassettes guides and tensioners fitted and done with...
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    4ltr rattle

    Hi maybe new here but not sure as i owned a explorer a few years ago and may have joined then . Any way i have recently purchased a 1999 explorer 4ltr a bit of back history last owner 2006 last mot 2013 85678 miles now passed mot nov 2021 87786 miles i do not know were or what it has been doing...
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    4x4 prob

    I asked this not long ago i didnt get a reply probely my fault .My 4ltr auto explorer 4wd is faulty when i switch to 4wd hi light comes on dash and stays on but no 4wd engaged switch to 4wd lo and light comes on dash but still no 4wd /lights dont flash but stay on as they should .could it be the...
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    4x4 problem

    hi there is probably an answer on here but i cant seem to find it. my 1999 4ltr auto explorer has a problem when i switch to 4wd high the 4wd high light comes on the dash but car is not in 4wd then if i switch to 4wd low after a few attempts the 4wd low light appears on the dash, and then the...
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    auto transmission

    Hi just a quik question what is the amount of oil needed to refill an auto gearbox on my 1999 explorer 4ltre without changing the pan filter thanks guys :)
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    air con

    Hi great solution to my other problem thanks .I now have a problem that my air con seems to be clicking on all the time even thow it is switched off i dont need it working in the uk not excatly tropical here,I have an owners manual but my fuse box plan in the book is nothing like the fuses in...
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    gem unit location

    Hi guys not asked many questions because had no real problems with my 2000 registerd 4ltr explorer auto till now my problem is quite common my /windows/interior lights/wipers stopped working i read threads on here about the gem unit could be faulty .My question is were is the gem unit located on...
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    not new but?

    This is probely not the forum to post this but i have been a member for a few weeks but i dont think i will be for much longer. I have posted two questions on this site over the last couple of weeks maybe in the wrong place but nobody has said they are, infact i havent had so much as any reply...
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    tyre problem ?

    Hi help please i have just fitted some tyres to my explorer north face/ tyre size 265/70/16 and new front brake pads .My problem is i noe have a noise when driving like a diff ,or , bearing .whineing it was defenetly not there before doing this work thanks for any help
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    brakes

    Sorry if i am in the wrong place but i am new here i have just purchased a explorer ltd north face 4.0 ltre auto .On driving home i noticed when i applied the foot brake the car slowed down with no problem but on the finel push of the pedal there was a noise from under the bonnet and the pedal...
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    hello

    Hi people my name is steve i live in the soaking wet uk. I have owned a number of cars over the years american/japanese ect this my first explorer so not very well informed at the moment that is why i have become part of this club.My spelling mite not be correct all the time and punctuations...
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