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With the low gas prices I was finaly able to fill my Explorer tank up to the top. Then I recently noticed a strong gas smell coming from the left rear tire below the fuel door. In the morning I noticed a smal 1" diameter stain on the driveway. Not wanting to take any chances I took it to...

Hello, my rocker panels have rotted to the point of no return and need to be cut out and replaced, I know they sell replacement rocker panels and am looking for suggestions on some good ones. I saw the ones on ebay and on summit racing and am kind of confused as which ones would be best to...

I am trying to source the front fuel line for my 1998 sport with the V6 sohc motor, this is the line that has a quick connect metal end, on one end, that goes to the inline fuel filter and the other end goes to the engine. My mechanic called a few local ford dealers and they told him that it...

After a fuel filler neck replace, I was changing the inline fuel filter on my 1998 Explorer v6, sohc this afternoon and it was really tough to get off. I eventually was able to get it off and it was quite the struggle using the lisle fuel line tool. The front metal quick connect fuel line...

Did a pretty good search on how to change power steeting fluid on my 1998 X and did not find a lot of comprehensive info so I am asking in this thread. What is the best way to drain and refill power steering fluid in an Explorer? I have read that undoing the steering cooler line works well...

I am thinking of using that AC Pro to boost up my system a bit as it is cold but not super cold. The system is very solid with no leaks or gasket issues. The A/C has not been re-charged in 9yrs and could use a little kick, especially on 90 degree plus days. I am thinking that the $30 for a...

My front sway bar bushings are making the dreaded "Clunk" sound and need to be replaced. I have a '98 Explorer with the 34mm front sway bar that is mounted to the bottom of the frame. I was able to get 3 of the bolts off that are holding the bar on, but the 4th bolt absolutely will not come...

The temp gauge on my Explorer Sport stopped working after some repair work to the thermostat housing. I am thinking the coolant temp sender is bad and want to replace it. I am confused as most auto parts stores such as rock auto, have the Temp Sensor and temp sender in the same catagory...

The Cargo door actuator on my Explorer sport stopped working and needs to be replaced. When I looked at the Ford Manual for replacing it, the manual stated that the rear cargo door window needed to be in the open position before removing the plastic cover. Well that one is a bit difficult...

I need to replace the front brakes- pads/rotors on my Sport and can only afford to spend about $30 per front rotor. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good brand to use? I was thinking of buying some Raybestos ones I saw on Rock Auto. I am currently laid off and on a fixed budget for...

It seems the power door lock accuator in my door has given up after 12 long years. The replacement seems pretty straight forward except that the part is riveted in. The instructions state they you need a heavy duty riveter to install the new accuator. Does anyone know what type of hand...

I replaced my outer tie rod ends several years back and used a different brand than the vehicle had on it which were longer. Even though I counted the turns from the old ones the new ones put the steering wheel off center. I just had the outer tie rods & upper control arms replaced, so I...

The power windows and moonroof on my '98 sport are no longer working. I am trying to track down the problem but not having much luck I checked the No. 4, 30A fuse under the hood in the Power Distribution box but it seemed to be intact with no blow marks and the metal was still connected...

About a year ago I replaced the driver side front brake line on my 1998 Explorer sport with a Motorcraft OEM unit. It appears it has ruptured again and I am wondering what could be causing this? A brand new brake line should not rupture after a year. All of the other brake lines on the...

I have been having a small coolant leak that I could not find. It was not a big leak and you could not see coolant puddled under the vehicle. The most you could notice it was when you drove maybe 100 or more miles than the coolant in the resevoir would go down. I just got back from my...

Thats it for my 1998 Explorer Sport :roll:. Engine is Fried due to Timing chain tensioner issue and I was about 600mi short of 200k mi. I went to change out the spark plugs yesterday and the left side cylinder bank came out no problem and they all looked to be in excellent condition with...

Hello, I just replaced the left lower ball joint on my Sport and am having a problem connecting my Grease Gun to it. I have a Linocoln grease gun that is supposed to be of good quality I am told, but when I attach it to the Zerk fitting on the Lower Ball joint grease just squirts out...

I recently started getting a noise in my right front wheel that only occurs when I put my brakes on at lower speeds say 20mph on down, the slower the vehicle is going the louder the nose. It sounds like rubber grating on rubber in an out of round pattern as the tire spins. I also get a nasty...

I just replaced my old broken stock radio with a newer 2001 era non RDS Stock radio. The radio is the standard premium sound system radio with CD player and Tape player. Question is does anyone know how to set the Time on this radio? It does not have the RDS button that selects hour and...

When installing brake pads on an Explorer do the wear tabs go on the outside or the inside of the rotor? Have read that they should go on the outside but the Ford manual says they should be on the inside?? Which is correct. Thanks the help :thumbsup:

My Front brake pads have been rubbing for a while now with a metal on metal sound whenever I turn my steering wheel to the right. I replaced the Rotors and Pads a year ago with Summit Drilled and slotted rotors, and EBC Green Stuff 7000 pads. I never addressed this problem earlier because I...

I changed the front brake pads and rotors on my X about a year ago with slotted and drilled Summit Racing rotors and EBC Green 7000 Series pads. They work very well but I noticed from day one that I could hear the pads rubbing on the rotors when I drove, thought it was from maybe extra metal...

I have an Explrorer sport with the 3 spoke chrome plated wheels and the common hub cap that is found on many Ford Trucks. http://www.centercaps.net/caps/details.php?stockNumber=343 Problem is that one of them will not stay on the lug nuts? Spent about an hour on this problem yesterday...

I was wondering if the 1998 4.0 Sohc motor has the dreaded rubber elbow that leaks and causes lean codes and poor idle. I have looked all over for this thing and cannot find it, so I am begining to think my engine model does not have it. I know that all of the 5.0 do and have read posts that...

Just got back from Autozone, they ran a code check on my vehicle and it came up PO171 & PO174. Vehicle shows no drivability issues except when at idle. When the engine is cold the idle barely holds at 500rpm and the engine is struggling to hold idle. When the engine is warm the idle is...