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    Steering wheel replacement

    Hi. I've got a spare 2002 Explorer steering wheel and was wondering if it would work fine on a 1999 XLT? Have the wiring harnesses changed for things like the cruise control?
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    Headliner removal

    Not really sure where this question belongs since it's not quite an audio question but I would like to pull down the headliner some so I can get access to the ceiling to tighten down an antenna mount. Can someone fill me in on the procedure to get it down without damaging it - at least far...
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    Brake problem?

    Hi. My truck shudders when braking decently hard from about 40+ mph. It's definitely more noticable going downhill. So, I decided it was the brakes and learned how to change the brake pads. I picked up some good brake pads and did all four tires. They're still dragging a bit but the problem...
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    99 Stock foglight removal

    Hi. One of my stock foglights is cracked and I was going to replace them with some aftermarkets. These are the round lights in the lower valence. It looks like there isn't really a way to take the light mount out from the back and if I can figure out how to get the chrome piece off in the...
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    99 Premium stereo questions

    I just picked up a 99 xlt and I've got a question or two about the stereo. Based on the picture in the manual it looks like it's a premium model and not a Mach but I'm not positive. Anyway will the security system freak if I pull out the stereo to check it out? I've had a few vehicles where...
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    Weird brake issues

    Occasionally, after it's rained outside, the brakes on the truck are overly responsive. I can't tell whether it's the front disks or rear drums. What usually happens is that the first couple of times I use them, even lightly, they react as if I've slammed on the brakes. It rained yesterday...
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    Catalytic converter questions

    I've got a really loud squeak that comes from the hangers on my catalytic converters. I can push up and down on the cats and hear it and it makes a lot of noise over rough ground. It seems to go away when I lubricate the rubber hangers above it. So, the questions are Is there a permanant...
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    Strange thunk from driver's floor?

    I've got this strange, meaty thunk that comes from the driver's floor when I go over bumps. It doesn't have to be a big bump - sometimes a dip in the road will do it. It also doesn't always happen. This appeared some time (a month?) after I switched from 29" to 31" tires but I don't know if...
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    Leaf spring squeak?

    I just got new 31" tires a few weeks ago going up from the stock (29"?) tires. There's only minimal rubbing under full compression on the front wheels. Anyway, when I go over washboard-like roads (or a series of bumps like that) then there's a high pitch squeak that seems to be coming from the...
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    My new 31x10.5 tires

    I have new 31x10.5x15 BFG T/A KO's on there and really like them. Unfortunately I have some rubbing when I turn the wheel about 90% (enough to get around in a parking lot). While I have no problems trimming the inner fender I also seem to hit a little on the plastic piece that covers the sheet...
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    Battery hookup questions

    Anyone have any recommendations for battery terminal hookups? In addition to the normal battery cables for the truck I also have 4 gauge going into the cabin for my amp and then I'm contemplating hooking up up an air compressor in the engine bay that takes an 8 gauge wire. I've looked into...
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    1991 rear intermittent wiper

    My Navajo doesn't have an intermittent rear wiper and I've come to the conclusion that I could really use one. Did any of the '91 - '94 series come with one so I could just pull the switch and replace it? If not does anyone have a good way to modify it and still keep the general look?
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    1st gen RABS computer

    I ran the codes and it looks like my RABS computer is the reason why I get that light every now and again. I picked up a computer from another Explorer with same part number on it since I don't think this is a frequent failure part. Anyway, I can see it up under the dash next to the ash...
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    '91 - '94 roof question

    I would like to get an internal gun rack that stretches across the inside of the roof. I've seen a few and they usually seem to mount to the edges of the roof with some sheet screws. The directions warn that you should ensure you have a double-walled roof so the holes don't protrude outside...
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    91 Moon roof hinge question

    This is for a Navajo but it's probably the same on other Explorers of the series. I've got a moon roof and the hinge (part on the roof and not on the glass itself) has broken. More specifically it's the lip on the hinge so it holds down the glass fine when not open but the glass can move...
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    Paint code question

    My '91 Navajo has had it's driver's door replaced and in the past and I don't seem to have a sticker on my door jam. I've checked out www.paintscratch.com with no luck. Is there any other way to find the paint code for my truck? I figure there couldn't be too many variations of silver they...
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    Tips on replacing the starter

    Okay, past history: A couple days ago the truck, 91 Navajo, started "wheezing" when starting. I charged the battery thinking that was the problem but now it refuses to even turn over. The battery is charged, I've checked the resistance along the various ground points (all fine), the...
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    RABS module question

    I'm wondering if the RABS module is going bad on my truck. I replaced the RABS sensor on the rear differential and that helped. I also had a shop open the differential and check it out for me - they said it looked like it was in good shape. I had new fluid put in (with the friction modifier...
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    Door panels and lubing windows

    This is actually two questions. I see there is a thread on removing 95+ door panels and I'm wondering how to do it on my 91. I've got a rattle in the driver's door that's really driving me crazy. Also, my passenger power window seems to roll up slower than the driver's window. I'm...
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    flickering headlights

    My ''91 has recently developed a problem where the battery gauge and headlights seem to pulse up and down. I've got a new battery in it and the battery cable is only about a year old. I'm about to go in there and try to find the ground strap and possibly check on the regulator. AutoZone...
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