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#6339 of 6386 Ford Explorer coolant leak problems by ttch009

Jan 05, 2012 (9:51 am)

Where would be the best place to take my Ford Explorer 2001 that has an engine coolant leak problem for a diagnostic appraisal ? The Ford dealer ? or a regular mechanic. I have a deep distrust of most mechanics around my area and dont know of anyone near by. Please help.

#6340 of 6386 Re: Ford Explorer coolant leak problems [ttch009] by nvbanker

Jan 05, 2012 (6:00 pm)

Replying to: ttch009 (Jan 05, 2012 9:51 am)
This post may be deleted - but if not, you may want to check the recommended mechanics list at CarTalk.com. They are posted there by customers from all over the country. Not knowing where you are, I don't know how to get you to someone you can trust.
 
You should be able to trust the Ford dealer - should be. But sorry to say, you can't depend on anything for sure.

#6341 of 6386 Re: Ford Explorer coolant leak problems [nvbanker] by ttch009

Jan 05, 2012 (7:13 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (Jan 05, 2012 6:00 pm)
Thank You Steve, I'm located in the Miami area near Sweetwater Zip 33174.
The mechanics around here are notoriously unreliable and expensive. Thank you for your reply. I checked the mechanics at cartalk as you recommended and found a few around my area and I will check them out. But if you have someone please let me know.

#6342 of 6386 Re: Ford Explorer coolant leak problems [ttch009] by nvbanker

Jan 06, 2012 (5:37 pm)

Replying to: ttch009 (Jan 05, 2012 7:13 pm)
I had a guy I liked and trusted in Gainesville, but that won't help you. Good luck, hoping you find a friend in Miami!

#6343 of 6386 2005 Explorer - power windows problem by ridernl

Jan 06, 2012 (6:22 pm)

Okay, here's my problem. One morning, the power windows just stopped working. All 4 stopped at the same time. Checked the fuse, seems fine...plus manual says audio on the same fuse and audio works. Removed the apparatus from the driver door and installed brand new to check, and still nothing. Battery is new so can't be that. Took look at the wires in the floor on driver side going to door and all seemed okay. Pulling my hair out....any ideas?
 
Bob

#6344 of 6386 Re: 2005 Explorer - power windows problem [ridernl] by nvbanker

Jan 07, 2012 (5:47 pm)

Replying to: ridernl (Jan 06, 2012 6:22 pm)
Yep, afraid I do have an idea, and you're not going to like it. Could be the body Control Module, the computer that manages most of the electrical accessorys in the cabin. Very expensive. Try rebooting the car with a battery disconnect for a few minutes. Turn something on to drain all residual power out of the car, then re-hook up. If I'm right, they'll work again, and you may not have a problem again. But, if it keeps happening, the module may need replacing, OR, you may have a short or ground loose somewhere else. Pray you do! Good luck.

#6345 of 6386 Re: over drive light is flashing ??? [lilypad511] by chloe14

Jan 21, 2012 (9:14 pm)

Replying to: lilypad511 (Jun 21, 2011 10:27 am)
I could add to that class action suit as at 72,000 miles my transmission was replaced due to unpredictable, dangerous stalling while driving 75 miles per hour on a freeway, a ford dealer told me to replace the transmission as the transmission head had completely cracked?
I have since read on this blog of a similar problem that some one else had and they only replaced the V2V valve, now am wondering if I got taken by ford yet again, anyway I have also had to replace the ball joints in front at 72000 miles, so I would be interested in a suit

#6346 of 6386 Re: over drive light is flashing ??? [chloe14] by nvbanker

Jan 22, 2012 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: chloe14 (Jan 21, 2012 9:14 pm)
You weren't taken by
Ford, you may have been taken by a dealer, and that is not Ford. Probably the valve replacement would have done it - independent shops are often better for this repair out of warranty.

#6347 of 6386 2000 ford explorer cooliant problems by leelee89

Jan 28, 2012 (5:38 pm)

hi i just bought a 2000 ford explorer xlt 4wd and i put lots of work in to i put a new heater core and new axle along with upper and lower balljoints and tirod ends. i still need to put both o2 sencers in and shocks but i cant seem to figure out why i keep runing out of antifrezz i can not see not leek i have check my oil and that look great my belt also make a squealing noise like the belts going bad im not sure whats going on i was thinking it might be my water pump going bad or they didnt put my heater core in right anyone out there having the same problems with this please help im runing out of money on this truck and time its driving me crazy

#6348 of 6386 98 explorer won't start and run by sandiw469

Jan 29, 2012 (5:16 pm)

I've got a 98 ford explorer, 4.0 SOHC with 190,000 miles. It started and ran about 20 feet the other day, and then wouldn't start. I checked the fuel pressure, it was low, so I put in a new fuel pump, in the tank. (I've got a bad back and took me 1 1/2 days). still wouldn't start, checked the spark at the plug, it was very weak and intermittent, so I put a coil on. Now it's got good spark, and when I turn the key, I hear the pump come on and off, turn it to start and it ALMOST starts, then just cranks!!! I get no codes when I run diagnostics, so I need help to figure out what to do next. Thanks

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