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    Groaning from suspension flex (front).

    I've got the torsion bars for my 95, and i'm getting this groaning noise when i go over speed bumps. It's not the wheels bearings, because it doesn't occur when it moving along the road. It only happens when the suspension is flexed quite a bit (going over speed bump at reasonable speed). It's...
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    Just installed a custom Dynomax 2.25"

    and my mileage went down a little. I reset the computer after the install, and lost about 0.6mpg for the new tank of gas that i pumped after the install. How long does it take for the computer to learn again after the reset? Perhaps it's my right foot...hehe. In addition, i just changed from...
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    I highly recommend Valvoline Max Life!!

    Buddy of mine decided to change his oil. After trying out different brands, he felt that the Mobil 1 was causing his 204,000kms Honda to be noisy and burn oil (blackened exhaust tip). We decided to try out the new Valvoline Max Life on his car. All i can say is,"WHAT A DIFFERENCE!". His car...
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    Any word of advice for me?

    Ok guys. I feel kinda silly asking you for your opinion on this, but here goes. I've known my friend, Julian, for more than a decade now. Classmates since we were in highschool back in Singapore. Couple of days ago, i ask him if he can help me out by letting me sell my electric guitar on...
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    Refrigerant leak in late model Ford Explorer?

    Check under the accumulator blanket! Or so says this article: Clicky Clicky
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    Concerns about lifting my 95 EB 4x4. Need advice please.

    Ok. After sifting through all the posts that have been made concerning the TT and WAR153s, i've got three questions before i'm ready to go ahead and take the plunge. 1) I noted that some people mentioned that doing the TT on a 4x4 is not advisable. True or false? 2) I'll be getting the...
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    Rust on fuel filler mouth. How?

    Ok...when i open the fuel cap, i see the fuel filler mouth rusted. Is there any way i can remove the tube and refinish it, or replace that part alone? I see the assembly is held there by 3 bolts....anyone done this before?
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    Wiring info on alarm/remote start for Ford Explorers 95+

    Well guys, i just thought some of you might be interested in this.
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    Where's the fuel filter???

    Hi guys, i don't post many questions here and i tried looking for this all the way from posts in'99. The bleedin' Chiltons manual doesn't show the location clearly. I tried crawling under the truck looking for it under the driver's seat area, but it wasn't there. BTW, this is a 95 4x4...
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    Another SUV incident??!!

    I think the headline does no justice! Dead Link Removed
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    Got a question about 95+ temp gauge

    Ok, i tried searching for this but to no avail. I'm trying to figure out where the normal position of the temp. gauge in a 95 OHV would be. I keep hearing people talking about the 91-94 models, but didn't see anything about the 95+ ones. During the winter months, the needle hardly moves, and...
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    CALLING ALL CALGARY EXPLORERS!

    HEY! Let's do a meet this Sat for coffee as suggested. Can we set up a time and place really soon please?? :-) I'd like to meet the new fella and i've got some CB stuff i want to talk about.
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    I thought i'd post this here since it applies to almost everybody..

    I got a call today from my dealer regarding my tires. I'm going in on Friday to get my Cross-Terrain SUVs put on! WEeeeeeeeee!
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    Where can i place the floor jack?

    Hi fellas, i tried searching for this but didn't find any links in the threads that gave me a straight answer. I'm just wondering if it's fine to jack the vehicle up, putting the floor jack under the rear differential. I use the cross member for the front, and used the differential for the...
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    Be careful with flap behind rear seats.

    Just to warn those who may need to lower the spare tire anytime soon, or those who will move those flaps a lot. I just discovered a design problem which almost cost me my index finger. Just so you know, there are a couple of edges on those flaps that are extremely sharp! In some freak...
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    Latest on Firestone Wilderness AT recalls

    Ford Canada Recall Ford USA Recall Sorry, but the US site's recall notice wasn't accessible yet, so i had to take this out from another active organization. Nevertheless......THANK GOD THEY'RE TAKING THESE TIRES OFF THE STREETS!
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    Getting worried

    Hey guys, i've got a problem. I recently checked the tires on my X, and found cracks developing around the rear tires. The cracks are occuring between the thread and the sidewall. I went to see a Firestone dealer about this, and he said that it's normal wear caused by the swaying of the...
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    Groaning front end

    Dear fellow explorers, I am trying to locate a front end noise that occurs whenever the truck goes over speed bumps slowly. As the suspension compresses, there's this loud squealing,groaning (or somewhere along those lines) kind of noise. LOUD! I replaced my shocks very recently, so i'd...
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    What jack capacity should i buy?

    I'm looking at getting a jack and jackstands to work on my explorer. What should i get? 2.5ton jack or 3 ton? 4ton jackstands or 6? Thanks guys.
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    Ball joints for 95 4x4

    Tried searching for this, but the search function was off. Anyway....i've got a 95 EB 4x4, and i know i have to replace the upper and lower control arms just to get new ball joints. Does anyone know the cost of performing this repair? Anyone do this themselves? Difficulty level? I've got the...
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    Synthetic or not?

    Hi there, i'm new to the site and the vehicle. I have a 95 Explorer 4x4 with 120,000 miles on it. Would it be okay to switch to synthetics for all the fluids? Will there be any ill-effects on the vehicle switching this late? Thank you. Amos
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    What should i look out for in a 95?

    Hi, i'm new to SUVs and just bought a 95 Eddie Bauer Edition. Are there any common ailments with these SUVs? Are there any problems common in the 95 model? As an owner who just switched from a car, what advice would you have for me? Thanks.
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