http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/ $ en-us Copyright 2003-2005, Talk About Network. All Rights Reserved. 2008-05-15T02:05:21+00:00 TAN rss@talkaboutnetwork.com Discussion hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://tan12.talkaboutnetwork.com/images/spacer.gif http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/ http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156638.html Good afternoon. Any recommendations for an online source for Ford OEM parts? I found one that claims to have the parts that I need (newfordparts-dot-com), but I have no idea about their reputation. Thanks -Mark Mark G. ltanon40629@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt... Discussion 2008-05-13T14:06:25+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156636.html Good morning. The power antenna mast has been snapped off from my 1998 Explorer. What is involved in replacing this? Will I need to access the antenna unit from inside the fender? If so, how do I get access to it? Thanks -Mark Mark G. ltanon40629@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt... Discussion 2008-05-13T10:28:14+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156627.html Id like to know both the conventional wisdom about, and the common practices you guys use, starting your Explorer after it has been sitting outside all night in 40-60 degree temps. Some of my friends start it and drive away immediately. Another b... CWLee ltcdubyalee@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-05-10T10:38:38+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156615.html 124,000 miles.. The tranny slips when cold but OK when it warms up.. Also need to know if there is a vacuum line that controls it? Thanks Hank Henry Kolesnik ltkolesnik@[EMAIL PROTECT... Discussion 2008-05-08T10:38:55+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156614.html How do I remove the head-rests on a 2006 Ford Explorer? That block most of the view when trying to back up. Major safety issue. ray.phillips@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2008-05-07T09:01:06+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156613.html 1995 Ford Explorer Owners Guide. The guide is used, has all its pages and covers are intact. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=002sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AITviewitem=item=120258453073rd=1 -- The Only Good Spammer is a... Steven Lichter ltdiespammers@[EMAIL PROT... Discussion 2008-05-06T10:27:24+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156607.html I have a 96 explorer 4.0 ohv with the check engine light on. A scan indicates code 401, insufficient flow detected. Mechanic replaced egr valve and cleared the code. CEL came pack on, code 401. I replaced the DPFE sensor and both hoses. Blew throu... jack ltjackddg22@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-05-04T15:11:15+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156602.html A friend of mine has a 1986 Ford Explorer. Its runs very rough from 700 (idle) to about 1500 RPM. Hes found several things wrong and fixed them, but the problem is still present. He took it to a mechanic who removed the plugs and found the element (f... Scott C ltsns1820@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-05-03T10:09:33+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156594.html I was deployed for a year and my 97 Explorer wasn’t driven very much while I was gone. Now that I’m back the lights behind the insturment panel and the air conditioner controles don’t turn on. I’ve checked for damaged wiring or blown fuses and haven’... josh ltnone@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-04-29T23:22:15+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156586.html Hello All. Sorry for the length of this. Im hoping folks here might be able to come up with a theory - or confirm one of my theories - about what is happening with my 92 Explorer brakes. Keep in mind that Im an unusual in how I use the brakes more o... Anthony Giorgianni ltpleasereply@[EMAIL ... Discussion 2008-04-27T14:58:40+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156585.html This alarm is driving me crazy. With the car unlocked, the alarm goes off after opening a door. It is a useless alarm for me and want to know how to permanently disable it. Cut a wire, pull a relay our..anything to keep it from waking up the neigh... Jay1028 ltjaylevin...@[EMAIL PROTECTED] ... Discussion 2008-04-26T14:19:42+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156577.html I have a 2004 Explorer Limited (40K miles) with the V8 and AWD. Yesterday while driving my MPG readout in my message center started to change. It was reading a constant 17.2 mpg (I actually got 18.3 yesterday) and then in the matter of five minutes i... Rob ltrobertmporter@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt... Discussion 2008-04-23T06:03:11+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156574.html I am loosing a lot of power steering fluid. It appears to be coming from the drivers side of the rack and pinon. When I purchased the vehicle 4 years ago, (98 Mountiner, AWD) the dealer sent the vehicle to a independent mechanic and he replaced ... Esteban ltswanasek@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-04-22T18:34:04+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156570.html Out of the blue, my car won’t go in reverse properly. I have to floor it for it to go back. If I am on a flat surface it goes back easier than if I am on a hill. I really can’t afford to replace the transmission. Can anyone give me an idea of what mi... boopy123 ltnone@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-04-20T22:24:25+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156567.html Can anyone tell me where the MAP sensor is located on a 2001 Explorer (6cyl)? Can this be changed easily by a non-mechanic? Thanks, JC jlcox@[EMAIL PROTECTED] ltjimlcox@[EMAI... Discussion 2008-04-18T17:27:18+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156566.html Back in October - a Saleen Front and Rear Swaybar package was purchased from a gentleman parting out his XP8. This fits 1995 - 2001 Ford Explorers and very heavy duty and gives much improved Ride and Handling. The rear swaybar was used in an upgrad... info@[EMAIL PROTECTED] (JLA) Discussion 2008-04-18T13:01:30+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156565.html OK, I have a 2003 Explorer EB. This vehicle has the 6 disk CD w/ Sub, Rear Seat DVD, and the steering wheel controls. Im thinking of upgrading the head unit. Im looking for a stereo model that would still interface with the DVD and the steering whee... Martini ltmartinb@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-04-17T09:50:01+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156564.html OK, I have a 2003 Explorer EB. This vehicle has the 6 disk CD w/ Sub, Rear Seat DVD, and the steering wheel controls. Im thinking of upgrading the head unit. Im looking for a stereo model that would still interface with the DVD and the steering whee... Martini ltmartinb@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-04-17T09:49:37+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156560.html Hello all, Well, my baby has served me for nearly 2-years and 50,000 miles but now I believe I may have screwed-the-pooch. My tranny had always been iffy it took a good 5-miles of driving in the morning in 2nd-gear before itd drop into the higher on... kihoshk@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2008-04-15T19:10:16+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/messages/156556.html I realize there is a newsgroup for Ford trucks, but there are hardly ever any posts there. My father in law has a 2006 F150 he recently bought used. He just noticed the other week that there is a CD stuck in the stereo. I tried popping it out us... Jarrod Smith ltjennjarrod@[EMAIL PROTECT... 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