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#6044 of 6115 ford explorer 1997 no first gear by egyptgerry Apr 09, 2008 (1:00 am)
Hi there ,got a 97 ford explorer and it suddenly has no bottom gear,i can drive it in 2 and drive but if i start in drive nothing happens just a faint noise from the box,any ideas Guys
#6045 of 6115 Re: 2004 Ford Explorer XLT instrument panel lights flickering [gator_fan] by nvbanker Apr 09, 2008 (7:26 am)
Replying to: gator_fan (Apr 08, 2008 7:12 pm) It's not a systemic problem, it's a problem isolated to your panel lights. The fix, however, isn't cheap nor easy. The panel will probably need replacement. The only other possibility is a faulty reostat on the dimmer for the panel lights. That would be easier. This is a very very rare problem, but I'm sure that's not comforting, sadly.
#6046 of 6115 Re: Don't buy an Explorer [ginamillar2000] by nvbanker Apr 09, 2008 (7:28 am)
Replying to: ginamillar2000 (Nov 11, 2007 10:19 am) Be sure an check the Honda Pilot Maintenance & Repair board, and take note of the people accessing their state's Lemon Laws regarding their PIlots......you may need to do the same.
#6047 of 6115 service engine soon light(2002 ford explorer) by cathil Apr 20, 2008 (8:07 am)
Hi I have a 2002 explorer, the service engine soon light came on and I hear a rattling noise maybe coming from under the hood, also its seems to be running a little jerky. thanks Replies to this message: egyptgerry (Apr 21, 2008 12:34 am) nvbanker (Apr 21, 2008 11:00 am)
#6048 of 6115 Re: service engine soon light(2002 ford explorer) [cathil] by egyptgerry Apr 21, 2008 (12:34 am)
Replying to: cathil (Apr 20, 2008 8:07 am) It sounds like you need to get it into a service shop,Bye the way do people ever check the oil and water levels these days?The rattle you have ?well the Explorer has a timing chain but they dont give trouble on the newer ones,Have you looked under the hood to see if you can spot the rattle,Running Jerky well that can be a h/t lead braking down i know on the early Explorer 97/98 changing the spark plugs was like Night Mare on Elm Street.I honestly think that they where fitted before the Engine was into the car,
#6049 of 6115 rough Running 2003 Explorer by jmkuchen Apr 21, 2008 (8:15 am)
I have a 2003 Explorer (87,000miles). there are times that it will run extremely rough, it is almost like is will stall out. It does this while driving and while idling. It is the worst when I am sitting at a stop sign or light. The check engine soon light comes on and off. some days it is on and others it is off. Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be causing this. I have taken it and had it put on the computer. Usually it says system to lean, I have replaced 2 O2 sensors, spark plugs and wires, crank shaft sensor. Replies to this message: electricdesign (May 05, 2008 6:32 pm)
#6050 of 6115 Re: service engine soon light(2002 ford explorer) [cathil] by nvbanker Apr 21, 2008 (11:00 am)
Replying to: cathil (Apr 20, 2008 8:07 am) The light is telling you that your engine is in trouble - the engine is running jerky, telling you that it is in imminent danger if FAILING!! Get that poor car to the dealer NOW, and have it checked out, before you do some irreparable damage to the car.
#6051 of 6115 Adjustment for Parking Brake 2002 Explorer XLT by bioman Apr 21, 2008 (7:03 pm)
I just replaced the front rotors & pads on my daughter's 2002 Explorer XLT. Was looking for a way to adjust the parking brake. The 02 Explorer is quite different from my 99 XLT. Checked the www could find no reference for the parking brake adjustment on an 02 XLT. My 99 was a simple adjustment of the rear parking brake shoes. Did not find an adjustment slot on the 02. Thought I'd give this site a shot before going to purchase Chiltons.   Thanks,   Bioman
#6052 of 6115 How to change coolant on '02 Explorer by tulsahog Apr 23, 2008 (7:46 am)
On a 4.6L V8, I started to change the coolant and discovered there is no radiator cap. The only place to add coolant is the plastic recovery bottle and it is pressurized.   Can a DIY'er do this or does it require special tools and procedures? Fortunately, I had not drained the coolant. Did I overlook something? The manual only says to add coolant at the bottle. Replies to this message: egyptgerry (Apr 23, 2008 9:36 am) tulsahog (Apr 23, 2008 10:18 am) nvbanker (Apr 23, 2008 4:03 pm) and 4 more...
#6053 of 6115 Re: How to change coolant on '02 Explorer [tulsahog] by egyptgerry Apr 23, 2008 (9:36 am)
Replying to: tulsahog (Apr 23, 2008 7:46 am) Ok,first never try to open the recovery bottle when the engine is hot,To check and add coolant this has to be done when the engine is cold,Firsy check the level in the bottle it should be about half way up,There is a line on the bottle and if the coolant is low then just top it up via the recovery bottle,If it is half full and you need to add Antifreeze fluid then you need to let out come water from the Recovery bottle hose,Hope this helps.GERRY Replies to this message: tulsahog (Apr 23, 2008 10:18 am) nvbanker (Apr 23, 2008 4:03 pm) tulsahog (Apr 24, 2008 6:50 am) and 3 more...

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