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How does the oil look on the dipstick....and is level high? How does the exhaust look?...any steam coming out exhaust after warmed up? Wondering about possibly cracked head. Might want to remove plugs and examine, smell for coolant.

I've read a partially clogged fuel filter can trigger about half of those codes....as for the ticking, is it possible it could be a loose heat shield vibrating at idle ? ...or exhaust leak.... JUST occurred to me while typing out this post....the ticking COULD be a compromised plug wire causing...

If you should HAVE to go ...make sure you are well funded!....it's now $5.00 just to walk in and muddle around in the grease and grime. ...and they try to sneak in 30 day "insurance" to your purchase without asking.

/\ Score ....prices at junkyards here in Calif shot way up...that would be like $30 here nowadays. A few years back when they were still very reasonable I got a spare dash bezel for $10 being my external (window suction) GPS for my Jeep kept coming loose and falling down.... so screwed it into...

FYI, smoke coming out the IAC is normal during a smoke test as well as the throttle body plate....but not the TPS, throttle position sensor, did you have the air intake hose off during test?, thus is it possible the smoke you saw near the TPS was just some creeping up from the throttle body...

Bought brand new radiator and the transmission fluid cooling section is NOT fully separated from coolant section ! ! Good thing I caught this before adding coolant and destroying my transmission! Avoid at all costs >>> ECCPP-AUTOPARTS <<...

I don't have a definitive answer for you, but on my fender flares (same early half Explorers 95-97) these clips were used to hold them on, my guess would be Ford used the same / similar clips for the trim piece in between. Being I was removing flares permanently I aggressively "peeled" flares...

Did you go over / paint that lower plastic side cladding ? Looks darker ...maybe just due to shade alone..

Some entertainment for you Sport Trac guys.... in soft on crime L.A. / risk to public the police back off temporarily.... interesting end...civilians apprehend thief.....most be Ford guy ..

One of these would be great to check things out before committing to full cut-out... cell boroscope.....just drill say a 3/8's hole and see if you landed on the right spot / etc .... https://www.amazon.com/Inspection-Waterproof-Borescope-Adjustable-Android/dp/B08X1X82DD/?tag=seriouexplor-20

" I've jumped across terminals with a screwdriver many times in the past, just not on this one." So do it on this one to rule in / out solenoid ....

/\ Thanks, I recall the 90's full size Bronco's cargo shell had a mild textured surface and many truck shells as well...gives it a more off-road look versus just smooth paint on D pillars....IMO ... so I ran with it....and it conceals minor imperfections underneath, don't have to spend time...

So here is end result ( keep in mind paint is ravaged from being a beach vehicle...although So Cal ) ...not an issue being it's secondary vehicle / off roader. Old TAN pin striping removed. Went over sun ravaged rear cargo window trim with Plasti-dip SMOKED, I know a lot of people complain about...

Do the old-school test too, at night (or with something blocking out sunlight around headlights) try to start it with headlights on, with someone watching them, if they dim while trying to start, with NO cranking happening at starter, that pretty much confirms the starter is the problem, starter...

That's the way HALF OF US on the forum feel about our Explorers! it's a love / hate thing....usually more hate... :)

That was much considered but being desired minimal cost investment --going with rattle cans was too risky with the flares, granted the bumpers turned out good, I think mainly due to the "2x" Rustoleum spray ....the sides not so much....some tiger stripes...the textured black I used isn't...

The looks/ tan color was intentionally overlooked due to the main priority / requirements was getting a relatively lower mileage 4.0 ohv 4WD with an attractive price...and the fact that p.o. had the transmission rebuilt and got this for $1,200 fit the bill. Had it came with the metallic gray...

Junkyard, one pair off an Expedition, other pair off an F150 ... painted with cherry red

So finally got fed up with looking at the Clark Griswold / aka Eddie Bauer TAN trim....nothing SCREAMS 90's like having TAN fender flares, trim, bumpers! Tomorrow when tool arrives will then remove pin striping as well.....then to go over ravaged paint with Turtle wax Black Car Polish / crack...

I second JC's suggestion....not that it's extremely common, but the Explorers / Rangers from this era are known to occasionally start leaking out of dated filler tubes...happened on my mid 90's Ranger, and that was a So California truck too. Can replace them without dropping the tank.

Not sure if this helps, but the 95 4.0 OHV is standard threads, lefty-loosey. I'd image Ford would stick with that in the 2nd gen, but of course there's always a rare possibility. Being that it's not a centered bolt on a rotating portion itself (e.g. cooling fan) I'm sure it's standard.

I despise those "tension bands" ....always have to fight getting them off and on... I guess if I wasn't so cheap I'd buy the proper tool for them versus adjustable pliers, I usually replace with hose clamps after removing them. Vent over.

Here's another USA / Canada compatible one for OUR 95's ....DENSO brand.... and the price is good...even have make offer option... https://www.ebay.com/itm/233239995444?fits=Model%3AExplorer%7CMake%3AFord&epid=76961911&itmmeta=01HQMARZJG0P8D74G4G2ZWF5H8&hash=item364e2fe434:g:p-cAAOSwsAVclCX0...

"but they are from Mexico or because they are from Mexico? ...they told you it wont work ? That's the part number ( Carter P74159 ) that stated it was for my US Explorer back a couple years ago when I needed one...and it installed / fitted in fine.