You are here: Forums SUVs Ford Explorer Ford Explorer Maintenance and Repair

Ford Explorer Maintenance and Repair

6115 messages,  Last post on Aug 31, 2008 at 5:22 PM

You are in the Ford Explorer Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & tidester

What is this discussion about? Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer

Messages Page 581 of 612 1 ... 578 579 580 581 582 583 584 ... 612 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#5800 of 6115 clunking in door? by 70ss454_man Jun 10, 2007 (1:29 am)
i got a 1993 ford explorer, that recently has develoed a clunk in the passenger door. when it gets closed, theres 1-3 thumps that can be heard outside as well as inside. the window still works normally, as well as the lock. any ideas on what this could be? Replies to this message: electricdesign (Jun 14, 2007 6:50 pm) 70ss454_man (Jun 17, 2007 8:59 pm)
#5801 of 6115 Re: How to Diagnose Worn Shocks [bioman] by electricdesign Jun 14, 2007 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: bioman (Jun 08, 2007 12:31 pm) Your shocks are fine. You don't drive enough miles be to worried about it. My 2000 has 140,000 miles, and my shocks are just fine. And I drive my V8 Explorer VERY aggressively. I hardly never slow down, unless I really need to, I fly through the air over rough railroad tracks or humps in the road, and I'm never under 100 mph on the bridge between cities on my way to and from work, unless traffic is too heavy. They are pretty strong shocks. I probably won't have to replace them even when it reaches 200,000 miles, I'll sell it then. My wifes 97 V8 Explorer has got 155,000m miles on the original shocks and, they are just fine. I drive her car on the weekends, just as hard as I drive mine. Replies to this message: bioman (Jun 15, 2007 4:04 am) electricdesign (Jun 21, 2007 11:23 am)
#5802 of 6115 Re: clunking in door? [70ss454_man] by electricdesign Jun 14, 2007 (6:50 pm)
Replying to: 70ss454_man (Jun 10, 2007 1:29 am) Your window regulator on the inside of the door has come loose. Pull off the inside door panel and you will see the problem, either a fastener has come loose or a part has broke loose. It will be evident when you look inside the door. Replies to this message: 70ss454_man (Jun 17, 2007 8:59 pm)
#5803 of 6115 Re: Heater Core [ajmtbm] by ipz2222 Jun 15, 2007 (3:41 am)
Replying to: ajmtbm (Apr 18, 2007 3:30 am) For hearter control problems, take it to a radiator shop. They have to take the dash out for heater cores and are familiar with them. Save a BUNCH of money.
#5804 of 6115 Re: How to Diagnose Worn Shocks [electricdesign] by bioman Jun 15, 2007 (4:04 am)
Replying to: electricdesign (Jun 14, 2007 6:45 pm) Thanks ED. You confirmed what I felt. I plan to keep my Explorer after I purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle. Since I do a lot work around the house I need the truck to haul large bulky items. The truck is in really good shape & I know that I will not get what it is worth if I try to sell it. As long as it does not need any major repairs the only significant expenses are the insurance and Mobil 1. The price of gas will not be a major factor since it will not be driven as much once I get a new vehicle. You really frequently take the Explorer over 100 MPH?? You are much gutsier than I. I've had my Explorer between 80- 90 a couple of time. I felt that if a went any faster it would become airborne!!   Thanks again,   Bioman in uncrowded Delaware Replies to this message: electricdesign (Jun 21, 2007 11:23 am)
#5805 of 6115 92 will not turn over by badphish92 Jun 16, 2007 (7:46 am)
Hi all,   I have a 92 Explorer that will not turn over, a few weeks ago I was driving it and 1st I was having trouble starting it, after a few stops and starts it continued to get harder to turn over. As I stopped at a red light the motor shut off I had to jam the gas all the way down just to keep it running. I pulled over and popped the hood. Tried to crank it a few more times and a small fire was burning from the number 6 spark plug. Long story short we towed to back to the house. When I pop the hood I can smell fuel, the motor will crank but not turn over. any suggestions?
#5806 of 6115 Re: clunking in door? [electricdesign] by 70ss454_man Jun 17, 2007 (8:59 pm)
Replying to: electricdesign (Jun 14, 2007 6:50 pm) That doesnt sound good...but how much longer will the window still work with it loose like that?
#5807 of 6115 Dont go towards the light!!! by 70ss454_man Jun 17, 2007 (9:02 pm)
sorry, couldnt help the title. i was wondering, on the doors of my explorer (93) there look to be what should be lights. are these actually lights or what? they havent ever came on since i bought it 7 years ago. are they decorative things, or should i get them fixed? Replies to this message: kiawah (Jun 18, 2007 5:31 am)
#5808 of 6115 Re: Dont go towards the light!!! [70ss454_man] by kiawah Jun 18, 2007 (5:31 am)
Replying to: 70ss454_man (Jun 17, 2007 9:02 pm) Don't know for sure on that vehicle, but many cars have reflectors on the door if you open the door at night and there is another car driving by....they see the reflector easily.
#5809 of 6115 Re: Problem with the 2006 Explorer [ad1329] by aarchdale Jun 20, 2007 (12:53 am)
Replying to: ad1329 (Jun 12, 2006 10:00 pm) I have been having problems with stalling on my 2006 Explorer since the end of Feb 2007.Car stalls without warning at any speed, low or high with resultant loss of power steering.Has been very scary and has been in to 2 dealerships for a total of 3 weeks to check codes.They cannot replicate problem which is very frustrating and am at the point where Ford do not believe me.This problem happens intermittently either 2 or 3 times the same day and then hundreds of miles without the problem reocurring.I am about to travel from NC to CA and have told Ford that I am basically a guinea pig for them, but they will not consider changing the car under lemon law.Problems started at about 18,000 miles I now have 22500 miles on the car. I contacted National Highway safety Administration yesterday and they told me that they now have a total of 4 2006 Ford Explorers reported with stalling problems.If anyone else out there has the same problem report it to them on 1 888327 4236 Replies to this message: kiawah (Jun 20, 2007 4:50 am) aarchdale (Jun 20, 2007 9:13 am) pnewby (Jun 20, 2007 9:28 am)

Messages Page 581 of 612 1 ... 578 579 580 581 582 583 584 ... 612 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums SUVs Ford Explorer Ford Explorer Maintenance and Repair