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    Replaced IAC now really high idle around 3K. I think I just need to do idle relearn (?) Not familiar with procedure for '97 Explorer. XLT 4WD 6 cyl 4l

    97 Explorer XLT 4wd 6cyl 4l SOHC Control Trac.133960 miles. When I bought this vehicle last July I cleaned out the mass air flow sensor, IAC, a general tune up, replaced filters and belt. It didn't want to stay running, acted like it was out of gas. The idle would fluctuate, leveled out with...
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    1998 explorer 4x4 trans not engaging when cold

    Transmission suddenly disconnecting when the car is "cold" We bought a '98 explorer from a neighbor like 2 years ago, at that moment the transmission already was having some issues, first of all, it couldn't engage "parking" so it had to be left in reverse for you to take off the key from the...
  3. J

    Engine Coolant Light On

    I have a 2020 Ford Explorer XLT with about 25,000 miles on it. This morning I went to use the remote start on the app to warm up the car. When I went to the garage to get in, my garage was filled with smoke and a rotten egg/sulfur smell. (yes the garage door was open and it was about 12 degrees...
  4. J

    New to the FORD world...

    I've been looking for a newish car and finally picked up a 2016 Explorer XLT. In the past I owned an Acura Integra, Chevy Astro Cargo, and Toyota 4Runner. So far I've blacked out the wheels with custom wrap, replaced all of the external lighting with LEDs, added carbon fiber "explorer" letters...
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  6. J

    2001 Explorer factory Subwoofer install

    I went to a junkyard today and purchased the factory subwoofer and amp for $10 but my explorer was not equipped with one originally so I was wondering is it possible to wire this to the factory CD/cassette combo radio? I also grabbed the wire harness that goes from the amp all the way up where...
  7. J

    2001 Explorer Subwoofer

    Hello, I'm going to be purchasing a 2001 Explorer XLT from a friend of mine and it does not have the factory subwoofer. I would like to add one to this vehicle and I was wondering are all explorers wired up for the factory sub? I would be going to a local junkyard to get one, so I wasn't sure...
  8. A

    Help-tire grumble like falling off

    2004 Explorer. New tires. New brake pads. Sound from driver rear tire sounds like it's falling off, like rocks rattling around, squeaks, squeals, VERY loud. The center but also keeps getting loose. I'm scared to drive it. I have a video. Please help me diagnose the problem. I'll have to fix this...
  9. K

    2002 Airbag light flashing

    My 2002 Explorer gets the airbag light flashing after being started for 4 minutes. After flashing for 1 minute, it stays on. I'd appreciate getting feedback on probable causes and probable estimated cost to fix at Ford dealership.
  10. L

    Service RSC - Yaw Rate Sensor

    Greetings! I found this forum while searching for my current issue. I have a 2008 Explorer XLT (it is not equipped with AdvanceTrack). This evening I received an error - Service RSC Now, when I looked up the error message I find that it has to do with the ABS system. The scan code...
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    Recalibrating the Speedometer

    I am going to be switching from a P235/75R15 to a P245/75R16. Reason being is I want to use wheels from a 2002 Ford Ranger. What is the procedure for recalibrating a speedometer for a 1992 Explorer XLT? Right now there are stock size tires (P235/75R15's) and the speedometer reads 5mph faster...
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