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Read a few accounts of rocker replacement on this model, but also would appreciate some feedback on what to do in this specific case. I've owned this vehicle since late 2006 (2d owner) and it's has been and is a great car so I would like to keep it going for another 50k miles or 4-5 years let's...

The liftgate in my 06 has been squeaking for years, I usually just turn up the radio and it's also drowned out by highway noise. But at slower speeds on bumpy side streets it's pretty annoying if I am wanting quiet time or having a conversation with a passenger. I removed the handle from the...

I think the biggest difference is probably just new tires period, not so much the brand. I have had the BFG Long Trails in the past and I really liked them on my old 02 V6 XLT. (I swear that truck had much better acceleration than my current 06 V8 XLT!) Maybe the Dueler Allenzas were not my...

Realize there is a tire forum, but thought this might be helpful to the 06-10 crowd. I was a little down on my 2006 V8 XLT in terms of overall performance, specifically acceleration and handling. I knew it needed new tires, but I underestimated how bad the old ones were affecting the ride...

A Ford dealer did the work and I just got off the phone with them. He said they provide a 1 year 12k warranty on this work so I am SOL. Not sure of the brand. I am taking it to an independent garage tomorrow and we'll see what they say (if it's for sure a bad bearing). Have not used...

I had both front wheel bearings replaced in my 06 V8 XLT in Aug 2011 80k miles and now the front passenger wheel is making troubling noises again at 117k. So less than 40k I might have another bad bearing. And the last ones were crazy expensive to replace, something like $300 apiece? That...

Holy cow, those are some REALLY cool vids, thanks for sharing! Where were these when I was looking for help last year? Seriously, I have suffered through some pretty bad tech videos on all sorts of topics, the 2 vids I watched here were hands down the best ever. Good info and also just...

I'm thinking about getting an air compressor and impact gun, unrelated to this spark plug issue of course, but I have been looking into how they work. It looks like the hammer/anvil mechanism is very effective at applying torque to solid/stiff masses by striking with the hammer, releasing and...

I had a bad coil that caused mine to lose power and otherwise misbehave when accelerating. Either self disgnose like thebrakeman did (good job!) or take it in somewhere they can run diagnostics for you. If it's a V8 be very careful of spark plug removal! Since cleaning my MAF sensor doing...

I was planning to do my own plugs on my '06 V8 and I thought "maybe check online first, just case." I couldn't believe how bad the spark plug design and subsequent issues were! So I took it to the dealer and he said they had very good results with the impact method of removal and they did...

It looks CarQuest around here in Minnesota does loan tools including hub pullers. It might be worth asking if your local store would be willing to help you out with something, just a thought.

AutoZone and other auto parts stores loan tools for free, you deposit the price of the tool and get it back when you return it. Not sure if they have anything to help your specific task, but might be worth checking into. They have a surprisingly wide selection of loaners. Good luck...

Thanks for additional info Flag Gibby. I think I'm catching on, I looked at the Henson Performance site and looks like they've got the 3015 for around the price you mentioned so I will contact them if I decide to go that route. Markaprice73 good luck with your install, you will be saving a...

Another option would be to make some calls around town and find a Ford dealer with decent customer service and schedule an appointment for an oil change. I did this many years ago when I bought my truck second hand from a non-Ford dealer and the Ford dealer found out my door code for free as...

Thanks guys, that helps quite a bit! Flag, I think I can handle the MAF and throttle body cleaning, but the SCT tuner I am not so sure of. I looked on their site and got the SCT SF3 Power Flash Ford Program but then it said search for a local dealer. Is that the only way to obtain the...

I had auto start installed on my first Explorer which was a 2002. I live in Minnesota and I was parking outside in the winter so it was like -15 out there and it was nice to get it warmed up a little. Soon after I had a garage and I NEVER used the auto start again. So it was actually kind...

Thanks Flag, sounds like some really good advice! I wonder if I should ask the shop about upgrading the radiator to all aluminum. Also I will look into the SCT tuner, MAF sensor and throttle body cleaning. In your opinion is a K&N CAI upgrade worth the $$? Looks like this runs about $330...

I've had this truck for 6+ years and it's been pretty good, now has 114k miles. Not sure if it has lost much power recently, but I am wanting to increase it's power, especially 0-60mph wise. Also it seems to take too long to downshift and accelerate for passing purposes (say 60-80mph) but...

Got it, thanks Bobmbx! I tend to drive my truck pretty hard, I really wish it had better acceleration, this is my main gripe with this Explorer so I rev it pretty high. I have not noticed it getting hot at all, but I do tow occasionally so a new radiator is probably the way to go. Need...

Wow, thanks Bobmbx If you don't mind can you please share a little more detail on the size and shape and location of the "hole." I ask because mine is just a crack and if I can put off this repair for a while that might be a good thing. I have lost around 3 quarts of coolant in the past...

Thanks for the replies! I'm leaning toward having a local shop install a new radiator, I wonder if I should ask about the replacement brand, for example is the Spectra 2816 better than a cheaper brand? I see some pretty good tips on replacing radiators, but this job might be a little...

I think maybe just age and the constant heating/cooling cycle may have cracked the plastic, I'm not sure. I live in Minnesota so the temperature can go from -20 to 200 degrees in the winter (the radiator temp that is). I will probably replace it, although there was at least one interesting...

Started to lose coolant and noticed a puddle. After borrowing a pressure tester from OReilly Auto (thanks guys) I found the source of the leak. This is just under the reservoir at the very top of the radiator. The crack is about 3 inches long. This is a 2006 V8 with 115k miles. Does...

The mp3 units are mounted using just velcro from the local auto parts shop. The Creative unit is super light weight so it sticks just fine. The Sansa unit is heavier but since it runs vertically along the bezel it's as solid as a rock with velcro. I like this set up cuz you can re-position...

Well there were some nice pics of a super slick headrest vid install on this site... so of course I ghettoed out and just got an attachable unit. This is the Panasonic DVD-LS82 for around $200 and it works great. SWEET picture quality and you don't need to use headphones for young kids. They...