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    hello all

    New guy here that happened across your site while lookin for some help with my 98 Explorer. Seems like there are a lot of good people and great advice here. Lookin forward to being part of it all. I went to turn on the AC last nite and I have no blower in any mode...heat or AC. I do have...
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    1998 Explorer Sport

    I'm new here and i have a 1998 explorer sport. I don't go into the bush or any off roding at all. My truck is only driven in the city and the worst it sees is in the winter. My question is, i would like to get it lifted up like 3 to 4 inches whether the body needs to be lifted or the...
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    Can anyone help???

    can anyone tell me what is the plug next to the cd changer in the center console of a 98 ford explorer?? It kinda looks like a ethernet plug....;)
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    98 Mountaineer part compatability

    Hi all, I have a 98 mountaineer 6cyl 4wd with a busted up rear gate:roll:OOPS!. What model years are interchangeable for a replacement tailgate. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Ahender965@aol.com:salute:
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    Finished 2 inch Body lift!

    Hello people, Just finished my 2 inch body lift on My 1998 5.0 Explorer. Got some before and after pics. I didnt use any steering extensions or Radiator brackets. I had to trim the plastic that protects the cooling fan and secure a couple steel hoses out of the way of the serpentine belt but...
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    wheel bearings

    on a 98 explorer xlt do you really need to get a new front hub assembly if you need new wheel bearings? or can you just find get bearings to replace the old ones?
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    motorcraft or mobil 1?

    ice been looking into different oils lately and im thinking about using motorcraft oil. on my last car i used mobil 1 and thats what i put into my explorer when i first got it. ive only changed the oil once in it so far and i used mobil 1 just because thats what i was used to using. but my...
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    bose?

    i would love to put some bose speakers in my explorer. but can you buy bose that are in different sizes for vehicles? also, what are the sizes for all of the speakers in a 1998 xlt? thanks all
  9. CaptainComet

    Are there any later factory radios that will swap into my 98 Ex?

    Hi all, Just got a really nice low-mileage 98 Sport. It has the Premium dual media system with RDS, no sub, 6 disc changer, and the rear seat controls in the console. The audio display does not work... I did a search about this, and I am sure that a bunch of you out there are saying...
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    Transmission Compatability

    I know a guy who has a '98 SOHC and wanted to know other than '98 whether any other years match up the same in the 5R55E. Would a '99 work? '01? '97? You get the idea. Let me know what you think ASAP.
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    98 XLT ECM troubles

    Howdy. We purchased a 1998 XLT Sport Explorer about two months ago. It is a 4.0, 2 door, auto tranny. The tranny started shifting hard between 2nd and 3rd as well as taking a long time to shift. It's been in the shop for almost three weeks now. They rebuilt the tranny completely, but are still...
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    How to replace heating/air display light bulb in '98 explorer

    i have a '98 explorer XLT and need to replace the light bulb that back lights the heating/ac control on the right below the radio. i can easily get the radio out, but have no idea how to get to the light bulb to replace it. i looked on this site, but couldn't find any how to's. any...
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    My 1998 X Sport

    About Me Name: Stuart Parsons E-Mail: sparsons (at) inbox [dot] com Website: Its Being Worked On Age: 19 About Her Make: Ford Model: Explorer Sport Year: 1998 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada! =D Owner Since: October 3rd I Think. I'll check tomorrow. Total Km: 172xxx Work To Date Nothing...
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    98 xlt electrical issue

    i am hoping someone might be able to help me. i have a 98 eplr xlt, recently i noticed that when i turn off my truck the blower motors(front and rear), the power windows and the rear wiper all stay active. i have no clue what would cause this. a buddy and me ran through some trouble shooting. we...
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    ABefore and after

  16. TPS underside

    TPS underside

    Underside of my TPS. How do I widen these holes?
  17. Clean Bauer

    Clean Bauer

    This is what it looks like a week later after extensive cleaning.
  18. Muddy Bauer

    Muddy Bauer

    This is what happens when it rains for 4 days straight and i find and empty field at night....
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