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#4970 of 6385 Dashboard bulb@Grinding Noise from the Rear by jazzyman26

Apr 20, 2006 (11:32 pm)

I have a 1995 ford explorer XLT with 170,000 miles no real major problem other than fuel pump replacement about a year ago,bought it with 62,000 miles.Having trouble with the dashboard light half is readable the other half is not .I'm thinking it's a blown bulb having check the fuse.Also, I grinding noise from the rear mainly when backing out or startup driving at low speed that the only time that I hear it.Brake were inspected all good might need a 2ND option any recommendation.

#4971 of 6385 Re: 2005 Explorer XLT leather seats cracking [perkins1] by kiawah

Apr 21, 2006 (5:46 am)

Replying to: perkins1 (Apr 20, 2006 7:54 pm)
Perkins,
Would you happen to have a digital picture of how bad your seats cracked? I'm getting little cracks on our seat also, which is 2004 bought at end-of-year so we've only had it about 18 months as well, with 8K miles.

#4972 of 6385 Re: 2005 Explorer XLT leather seats cracking [kiawah] by steve_ HOST

Apr 21, 2006 (9:11 am)

Replying to: kiawah (Apr 21, 2006 5:46 am)
is a good place to make albums and post those cracking leather pics. Just log in with your Edmunds username and password and you're off and running.
 
Click on a member's name and then the CarSpace link in their profile (like mine ) to easily get to their page.
 
Steve, Host

#4973 of 6385 good problem by ajmtbm

Apr 22, 2006 (10:53 am)

50,000 miles on an 02 limited, still have never changed the brakes. when can i expect to have to change the brakes? what is typical?

#4974 of 6385 Re: 2005 Explorer XLT leather seats cracking [steve_] by explorerx4

Apr 22, 2006 (5:00 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Apr 21, 2006 9:11 am)
don't forget the 'cracky' rear liftgte!

#4975 of 6385 fuel filter location 2004 eddie bauer by rperkins

Apr 23, 2006 (7:07 am)

Replying to: cnsbeh (Jan 02, 2001 11:17 am)
Cannot find fuel filter. I just changed the one in F150 and had no problems but CANNOT locate this one??ANy help

#4976 of 6385 Re: 2004 V6 - Rough Idling and Slow shifting Transmission [kiawah] by kiawah

Apr 23, 2006 (11:23 am)

Replying to: kiawah (Apr 19, 2006 7:06 pm)
Dealer replaced the solenoid in the transmission to address the 'slow to engage' problem, indicated it was part of a TSB. The dealer also rerouted some wiring that was vibrating against the firewall, which fixed the dash vibration issue.

#4977 of 6385 Re: power window [electricdesign] by skeet89

Apr 24, 2006 (6:28 pm)

Replying to: electricdesign (Feb 21, 2006 8:03 pm)
i have the same problem with my 91 explorer i hear the motor going but the window either wont move or it will slightly. Do u have any suggestions?

#4978 of 6385 Re: power window [skeet89] by electricdesign

Apr 26, 2006 (4:30 am)

Replying to: skeet89 (Apr 24, 2006 6:28 pm)
You do not have the same problem at all. You have the most common of all window lift motor problems and the easiest to fix. The Plastic gear inside the window motor is not turning because there are 3 round plastic cylinder shaped pieces in the middle of the plastic gear that deteoriate to pieces, and let the center drive mechanism slip inside the gear, so the motor turns but the gear does'nt. You can remove the motor and replace it, (about $70 at auto parts)or take the motor apart, clean it out and replace the 3 plastic clyinder pieces, available at CarQuest Auto Parts, (only place I've seen it)called "The Last Bushing", a small kit, that cost about 10 bucks, if you are mechnically inclined.

#4979 of 6385 Re: Chirping noise in front wheels [sooquiet] by supermat

Apr 28, 2006 (4:02 am)

Replying to: sooquiet (Mar 21, 2006 4:42 pm)
If you have not already solved the chirping problem, it is caused by the brake pads being stuck in the caliper and just lightly rubbing on the rotor. Your old mechanic will have removed the pads, cleaned the mounts and lubricated with copperslip. I guarantee that is the problem.
Mat.

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