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#6165 of 6241 1994 Explorer stuck in 4wd by nick_cz Mar 29, 2009 (3:01 pm)
Hi, I have a '94 Explorer sport with automatic four wheel drive. It engaged in 4wd earlier this week, but when i tried to take it back out it would not do anything, the lights on the dash and by the buttons are no longer lit up, but its still in 4wd. when I push the button, it does nothing, not even a sound from the actuator in the back. Nor do the lights light back up... I checked the fuses and they are all fine, I did both tests on the actuator its self and there is nothing wrong with it. I even tried replacing the push button on the dash with another used button, but still nothing. Does anyone have any ideas? Has this happened to anyone before?
#6166 of 6241 Re: 2003 ford explorer swaying [explorerx4] by jmathis555 Mar 31, 2009 (9:07 am)
Replying to: explorerx4 (Jan 31, 2009 3:25 pm) Really? No chance she could be a real person experiencing something negative about the 2003 Explorer, same issue as a lot of other people?   Granted she hasn't been back to check for replies, but sometimes that's how it works with people busy with life. Been there, done that. -John
#6167 of 6241 Piece of crap Explorer by jdevoigt Apr 06, 2009 (8:07 am)
Ok, so I have a 2003 Explorer and I have a BILLION problems with it! I will only name a few of them because I am not a novelist.   To start, I had to replace the transmission at 72,500 miles! That ended up costing my wife and I $4,500 of which we couldn't afford and that was for a rebuild (I am starting to think that was a little high). Then, we get this huge crack up the back of the Explorer. I kind of anticipated it since I had seen it on many other Explorers before it happened to us. I haven't paid to have that fixed yet because I don't think that I should. Next, the O/D lights kept coming on. Come to find out the rebuilt transmission had problems too! This vehicle belongs in a scrap heap!   I googled these problems and found that there are lots of people out there with the same ones. I found a websites that was helpful in making me feel like I wasn't alone; Carcomplaints.com.   Anyone here want to buy a "real nice" piece of scrap metal??? Replies to this message: acunningham1 (Apr 07, 2009 4:45 am) jdevoigt (Apr 07, 2009 6:00 pm) ajmtbm (Apr 07, 2009 3:20 pm) electricdesign (Apr 07, 2009 6:51 pm) bucanole (Apr 08, 2009 5:44 am) and 1 more... jdevoigt (Apr 19, 2009 5:38 pm)
#6168 of 6241 Re: Piece of crap Explorer [jdevoigt] by acunningham1 Apr 07, 2009 (4:45 am)
Replying to: jdevoigt (Apr 06, 2009 8:07 am) Are you kidding...I got one myself but mine is a 2005 Explorer and the transmission went out at 42,000 miles. Not to mention my "leather" seats in the front begin to crack, my DVD player went out and had to replace (no I did not buy the $500 factory replacement), a bracket that holds my visor on the driver's side in place broke and the dealer doesn't sell that piece separately since it has the lighted mirror ($250.00). I bought the vehicle new and have 50,000 miles on it right now. I am holding my breath that nothing else happens. Don't bother to contact Ford because I am sure they already know about the transmission problems, at least from me anyhow. $4,500 is a lot for a rebuild transmission, I paid $2,200. Replies to this message: jdevoigt (Apr 07, 2009 6:00 pm)
#6169 of 6241 Re: Piece of crap Explorer [jdevoigt] by ajmtbm Apr 07, 2009 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: jdevoigt (Apr 06, 2009 8:07 am) if the crack is right below the liftgate glass take it to a dealer and see if you can get ford to fix it. it is a well documented and common problem, mine was fixed 2x, once in warranty and once out. Replies to this message: electricdesign (Apr 07, 2009 6:51 pm) bucanole (Apr 08, 2009 5:44 am) explorerx4 (Jun 22, 2009 4:32 pm) jdevoigt (Apr 19, 2009 5:38 pm)
#6170 of 6241 Re: Piece of crap Explorer [acunningham1] by jdevoigt Apr 07, 2009 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: acunningham1 (Apr 07, 2009 4:45 am) I feel embarrassed that I paid that much for the transmission. With all the other problems that I have had to pay to fix, you would think that they wouldn't take FURTHER advantage of me. I didn't really have the option to shop around at the time as I had a family emergency and was trying to take care of it over the phone with the repair shop.   I wish you better luck than I had for the duration of your relationship with this heap!
#6171 of 6241 Re: 98 Ford Explorer [ford06cvpi] by electricdesign Apr 07, 2009 (6:44 pm)
Replying to: ford06cvpi (Mar 26, 2009 4:27 pm) As best as I can remember, the vacuum line may go to the PCV valve. The PVC is located on top of the engine, in the center, near the firewall. You can't see it, but you can feel the hose and the valve by inserting your hand down between the intake manifold and the firewall (with engine cold). I think that hose from the PCV comes towards the master brake cylinder, but turns with a plastic fitting towards the front of the engine. That plastic fitting may have broke or fell off. You may be able to see the hose or fitting with a small mirror. Good Luck, E.D.
#6172 of 6241 Re: Piece of crap Explorer [ajmtbm] by electricdesign Apr 07, 2009 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: ajmtbm (Apr 07, 2009 3:20 pm) I have not seen this crack, I had 4 Explorers and never had a crack. What year models does this crack apply to? Could you describe the crack, how big and where? Replies to this message: bucanole (Apr 08, 2009 5:44 am) explorerx4 (Jun 22, 2009 4:32 pm)
#6173 of 6241 Re: Piece of crap Explorer [electricdesign] by bucanole Apr 08, 2009 (5:44 am)
Replying to: electricdesign (Apr 07, 2009 6:51 pm) It happens on the 03 and 04's for sure, beyond that I cannot confirm, but it happens right above the rear windshield wiper. It looks like a 2 millimeter wide crack and runs from the top to the bottom of the plastic on the lift gate. It literally just happens one day, you don't have to use the wiper or anything, it just appears. Mine occured in Florida this year over a period of really cold then warm spell.   For those with the door ajar notification, I appreciate the information, I'm going to try and get into my door panel this weekend. Any suggestions for properly getting the window and door lock control panels off without breaking the plastic clips holding them in place? Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Jun 22, 2009 4:32 pm)
#6174 of 6241 Re: Power Mirrors Partially Inoperative [electricdesign] by twincolumns Apr 12, 2009 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: electricdesign (Dec 27, 2007 8:53 pm) Saw you comments regarding "power mirror switch". Got one question for you. Can that switch be removed without removing the door panel. Replies to this message: electricdesign (Apr 13, 2009 6:14 pm)

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