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Re: 2003 Ford Explorer gets loud at 50mph [electricdesign]
by 70ss454_man
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Dec 25, 2006 (10:49 pm)
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Replying to: electricdesign (Dec 06, 2006 9:46 am)
i had a problem like this in my 1993 ford explorer!
what it turned out to be was a bearing in the axle and became worn and made a loud noise, and i too couldnt tell between noises.
hope this helps
~tom
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- #5579 of 6115
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Can I replace my 1996 Explorer V6 with a 1997 Explorer V6?
by asps400
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Dec 26, 2006 (9:22 am)
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My nephew gave me his 1996 Explorer with a V6 and said the dealer told him the heads were leaking (possibly cracked). I can’t get it to turn over (engine sounds frozen). I found someone with a wrecked 1997 Explorer with a V6. Can I put the 1997 V6 in my 1996?
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- #5580 of 6115
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Re: Replacing Spark plugs / Slight Hesitation [dodgekbad]
by asps400
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Dec 26, 2006 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: dodgekbad (Dec 14, 2005 3:00 pm)
Put a can of gas dryer in it anyway. This will cause any water in the gas to be suspended in the gas and burned out.
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- #5581 of 6115
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Re: Loss in gas milage - Please Help [shannonm]
by asps400
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Dec 26, 2006 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: shannonm (Feb 07, 2006 5:26 am)
1. Replace Gas and Air filters. 2. Put a can of injector cleaner in one tank of gas. 3. Put a can of 'Gas dryer' in the next tank of gas. 4. Change Gas stations for a while. Station could have water and gunk in their tanks.
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Re: Can I replace my 1996 Explorer V6 with a 1997 Explorer V6? [asps400]
by nvbanker
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Dec 26, 2006 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: asps400 (Dec 26, 2006 9:22 am)
I believe you can, with very few modifications needed....
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- #5583 of 6115
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Re: 2002 ford explorer [jag1010]
by harley0987
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Dec 26, 2006 (1:03 pm)
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Replying to: jag1010 (Dec 20, 2006 5:58 pm)
Try the computer module located behind your glove box. I had same issue.. Worked then didn't. Ford dealter said would cost $500 to fix. I ordered a 4x4 computer module online. Cost $152... Easy fix.. 2 screws, 2 wire harnesses and problem fixed. Online parts dealer said original part would go bad after a battery failure (I had battery disconnect due to another problem). The new part is an updated part.. Works great....
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- #5584 of 6115
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Re: Can I replace my 1996 Explorer V6 with a 1997 Explorer V6? [asps400]
by electricdesign
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Dec 26, 2006 (2:48 pm)
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Replying to: asps400 (Dec 26, 2006 9:22 am)
You will need to change the computer too, keep the 1997 computer with the 1997 engine. The computers are programed specifically for each year engine. Carefully check all computer and electrial cables and connections to be sure everything will match up.
Good Luck,
E.D. ISF
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- #5585 of 6115
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About my 1996 Explorer V6, Thanks, good point, But
by asps400
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Dec 26, 2006 (4:58 pm)
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It appears that the 96 is an OHC and the 97 came with an SOHC and I can see the difference there since one is 160hp and the other is 205hp. But it looks like the 97 also came with the 160hp OHC. Could I still use the 96 computer with the 97 engine if it is the 160hp OHC? Sorry to get so technical but funds are short and I think the guy I am buying the eng from already sold the computer.
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- #5586 of 6115
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Re: About my 1996 Explorer V6, Thanks, good point, But [asps400]
by electricdesign
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Dec 27, 2006 (8:20 pm)
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Replying to: asps400 (Dec 26, 2006 4:58 pm)
In your original messege you said the 96 had a V6 and the 97 had a V6, BUT you did not say that they where different engines. Forget about swapping the 96 V6 OHV with the 97 V6 SOHC engines, the electrical wiring is all different, the computers are different, the transmissions are different, the mounts are different, the radiator/fan is different, the exhaust system is different, and the driveshaft is different. I only suggested that the swap may be feasible if both engines were the same, but now knowing that the engines are different, I'd say to scrap the whole idea. The only way to replace the engine in the 96 with the V6 4.0L OHV, is to replace it with the SAME ENGINE. I would make this same suggestion for any vehicle. The only exception to this would be a custom made vehicle, done by someone with the knowledge, skill and tools to do it, and it would be expensive and time comsuming, not what I think that you are looking for.
Good Luck,
E.D. ISF
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Re: About my 1996 Explorer V6, Thanks, good point, But [electricdesign]
by asps400
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Dec 27, 2006 (10:15 pm)
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Replying to: electricdesign (Dec 27, 2006 8:20 pm)
Thanks, the voice of reason. Although the OHC was also available in 97 it would not be a good idea to even attempt it if the 97 I am considering has the OHC engine, which I doubt. Thanks for the kick in the A........
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