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#4442 of 6385 1996 FORD EXPLORER SHIFTING PROBLEMS by dlynn2

Sep 27, 2005 (12:25 pm)

I have a 96 ford explorer V6 4 wheel drive. Recently, it started staying first gear too long. If you let off the gas, then hit the gas again it will shift into 2nd...sometimes it skips 2nd and goes directly to 3rd. It then shifts fine throughout the rest of the gears. It doesnt slip or anything like that. Also, the OD light is flashing at me. Anyone have any suggestions?

#4445 of 6385 94 Explorer 4x4 light on though 4x4 disengaged (I think) by jonings

Sep 27, 2005 (4:47 pm)

Well I thought my 94 Explorer XL was stuck in 4x4, b/c the indicator light was on, but after com,paring gas milage and noticing no change there must be something wrong with the indicator. How do I fix this? Also, i've noticed a vibration and excess road noise from the front end, any ideas? I'm confused, b/c it never sounded like that before i had the indicator light problem. I cant tell if its switching in and out of 4x4 and the light is just staying on, b/c theres only a click from the back end but not the series of thunks or rattles ive normally associated with the 4x4 driveline. Im thoroughly perplexed as ive only owned this vehicle for 5 months and havent offroaded it in difficult conditions. It has 216,000 Kilometres on it, which seems to be standard for a 94 in Saskatchewan. Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

#4446 of 6385 95 Explorer Starting Woes (PLEASE HELP!!!) by 00scrimp

Sep 28, 2005 (3:05 am)

My 95 Explorer will start fine after letting it sit all night, let it warm up then shut it off and almost impossible to restart. The engine turns over and smell a heavy gas smell but no crank. Pull the fuel pump relay and turn the engine over and after about 30 sec. the engine will start and you can put the relay back. I've replaced both the relay and fuel pump but hasn't fixed the problem. Engine will also shut off after driving a short distance. Any suggestions, (besides getting rid of it)?

#4447 of 6385 Re: 2005 Explorer, Poor Gas Mileage [fordexp1] by nvbanker

Sep 28, 2005 (10:21 am)

Replying to: fordexp1 (Sep 27, 2005 8:48 am)
You should have got the V-8. It'll do just as well for the same reason you stated - it works less hard to move the car than the V-6. I've had both, and the V-8 is much more fun, and gets the same mileage, or very very close to it.

#4448 of 6385 Re: 2005 Explorer, Poor Gas Mileage [nvbanker] by fordexp1

Sep 28, 2005 (12:41 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (Sep 28, 2005 10:21 am)
my sentiments exactly. Next time I am shopping for an Explorer the V8 will definately be on the list.

#4449 of 6385 Re: front end noise '02 [ceads9] by ceads9

Sep 28, 2005 (5:03 pm)

Replying to: ceads9 (Sep 24, 2005 2:05 pm)
BUMP

#4450 of 6385 Re: 2005 Explorer, Poor Gas Mileage [chuck1] by jetranger430

Sep 28, 2005 (8:20 pm)

Replying to: chuck1 (Sep 27, 2005 9:06 am)
Thanks to all for the valuable information, I'll purchase a OBD II chip this weekend to eliminate the aggressive driving excuse from Ford. I wouldn't complain about 2 mpg's less than stated but at 9 mpg and current gas prices, it's worth the frustration. By the way, my wife drives the car and to say she babies it would be an understatement. I drive my 2005 Chrysler Pacifica between several states at 85 miles an hour and still average 18 mpg. My gut feeling is, too much vehicle for their 6 cylinder engine, there were no 8's available at the time of purchase, that was my first choice. On another note, my wife just informed me that the gas gauge has dropped below the empty mark (with a full tank of gas) and the check engine light has come on. Based on previous posts, I'm looking forward to transmission and various other problems on this car. After driving an Acura for the past 5 years without a single problem, I'm sad to say, this may be the last American car I purchase.

#4451 of 6385 starting problem by renna

Sep 28, 2005 (9:23 pm)

i have a "02 mountaineer with v-8 and 56,000 miles. about 3 months ago i went to start it, and it would not start. it turned over , but acted like it wasn't getting gas. i stepped on the gas pedal and it started, but as soon as i took my foot off the gas it stalled. it did this until it warmed up, then it was fine. since then it has happened 3 other times. 99% of the time it starts fine. any idea's what could be causing this?

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