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    6r60 shift kit question.

    Ive replaced ZF mechatronic to gearbox seal kit and installed B&M dipstick. https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/ford-6r60-harsh-2-1-shifts-when-reset-kam-wont-help-anymore-solution.505141/#post-4016707 What Sonnax kit P/N do you want to purchase? General kit purchasing guideline should...
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    Engine Mount Recommendation

    Not sure.maybe genuine ford parts brand instead of the motorcraft. Anyways you can order the OEM parts even at backorder at any US based dealership like Levittown ford parts or Tasca ford parts etc OEM means: original factory parts or Ford Parts brand,Motorcraft parts are factory approved...
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    Engine Mount Recommendation

    Aftermarket mounts are generally a junk Try to find the oem anyway
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    Front Camber caster adjustment

    Release the bolts and move the UCA in and out to reach the desired camber / caster specs.then ,adjust the toe
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    2006 XLT Front Left Axle Seal Leaking

    Change the cv shaft bearing (or plastic nylon slide bushing) as well.the lock ring is theoretically unreusable..its up to you to reuse it.take the diff cover off to see the shaft lock ring locked all the way in. The most easy way is to use aluminum seal install kit for the seal to be driven to...
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    Brakes pulling

    Could be anything from control arm bushings to brake caliper guide pins siezed Take the wheels off and perform brake and bushings inspection
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    Fog lights question fitment

    As far as i know the housings itself are all the same for all 2006-2010 explorers The difference between years are the bulb/harness type
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    Steering wheel color restoration - medium camel dye

    Hi Here is my steering wheel leather restoration report: Purchased Ford medium camel colorant plus top coat on " Leather world tech" 1. First clean the steering wheel from dirt and previous dye evidence.use manufacturer leather preparation liquid 2. Wait for the moisture to fully dry.cover...
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    2010 Explore V8 need power steering replacement advice

    Ive replaced reman rockauto motorcraft with no issues.no leaks and no wheel play. The rack bushings needs to be purchased separately
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    Chronic Wheel Hub/Bearing Issues, 2008, 4WD 4dr V6 XLT

    1. Torque specs are wrong.check the exact torque value. 2. They dont use thread locker on clean threads and the nut coming loose 3. Torqued when the car rim or the car weight was applied Most common wheel bearing installation mistakes is the 1 and the 3.
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    LED headlight bulbs error message

    No, they are not the same
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    Steering Wheel Controls Install

    Buy remote control steering adapter.you dont really have to mess with harness retrofit I am using this one for 4 years almost.fits any aftermarket audio system. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004HKBY8G?tag=seriouexplor-20
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    What is this?

    Once leaked,the brake system is not reliable anymore,you dont really know when it will totally be failed. anyways the leak from the top of the flare nut means the whole line needs to be replaced or the nut is undertighten (less common) Thread (bottom of the flare nut) leak means over or...
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    What is this?

    Abs pump to wheels hydraulic line. Need to be replaced in advance.not safe to drive
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    Intermittent Charging Problem

    The alternator connector ,plugged to the alternator .part of the alternator harness ( nor the alternator itself) wire goes thru the powertrain module to the instrument cluster indicator
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    Intermittent Charging Problem

    Check the alternator regulator pigtail.you can buy one at rockauto etc. They are pretty common to fail here
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    Shifting issue 08 explorer 6r60 transmission

    It is sealed for the warranty period only. Service your 6r60 periodically and good to go. The pan gasket is reusable if torqued propertly.
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    Replaced instrument gauges

    Vehicle now at anti-thief mode. New instrument cluster should be paired with the PCM and the TCM. Then PATS keys to be redefined and vehicle will start. Use Ford dealer IDS for the pairing procedure
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    Shifting issue 08 explorer 6r60 transmission

    Drop the oil pan. Replace the filter once.refill approx 7 qt of the SP liquid ,drive for a week and replace the liquid once again. Dont need to replace the filter again. Leave the stall test for a while.come back if no progress performed
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    Shifting issue 08 explorer 6r60 transmission

    1.Perform torque converter stall test. 2.Try TCM module reset/ relearn ( use forum search) 3.If not helps, replace the transmission fluid (mercon sp) and a filter and reset/relearn again. 4.check spark coils,on this engine the OEM Motorcraft is a must to have because of the factory spec EMI...
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    Trouble finding coolant hose

    Looks like regular automotive 45 degree elbow coolant hose. 3/8 inch DIA or so ( measure the metal part to get the exact dimension)
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    DC12V outlet always on?

    Use any of the center console ( radio head main connector contains at least one of the " switch-on" 12v sources) ACC wires .be aware of not touching the white/blue spliced CAN wires or any of the 5v wires as well.
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    Carter Water Pump

    So the 4.6 3v do not have any additional seals.you dont need to double seal the pump. The 4.0 has the all around flat gasket.
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