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#1 of 66 Explorer Diagnostics Issue by pmorg1

Jun 27, 2006 (9:09 am)

I have an Innova OBDII Diagnostics Code Reader. Have used it successfully on several cars including a 1999 Expedition, 2002 F-250, 2001 Mustang, Toyotas, VWs, Lexus, etc.
 
When I tried it on my 2004 Explorer, it did not work. Talking to Innova, they explained that by 2008 all car manufacturers had to upgrade their diagnostics to the "CAN" diagnostics and that my Explorer had already updated to this standard.
 
This appears to be the case, but does anyone know if there are other alternatives, as the CAN software is expesive; i.e., $500+.
 
Any info is appreciated.

#3 of 66 Loud Wooo Noise by 07denalitx

Jul 20, 2006 (8:23 am)

I have a Ford Explorer 1997 4.0 enging this noise starts when the automobile gets hot and it continues at stop, on the road any speed this sound is progressive getting worse and louder.

#4 of 66 Re: Loud Wooo Noise [07denalitx] by blue05

Jul 25, 2006 (11:33 am)

Replying to: 07denalitx (Jul 20, 2006 8:23 am)
I had a 98 Explorer with a tow package and was told that a sound similar to your was to fan clutch engaging . Yours sounds like it maybe defective .

#6 of 66 water in the oil by jeeps2

Apr 01, 2007 (3:37 pm)

2001 Explorer 4.0 v6. Vehicle would not start, so my daughter had it towed to the Ford dealer in her home town. They tested the head gasket after finding water in the oil. I would have done the same. They tell her that the head gasket is fine. Next they ask if the car was in a flood. It was not. They tell her that water was found in #6 spark plug. The vehicle was hydro locked. After changing the oil, a tune up and a fuel filter change at 750.00 they still can't find a reason for the water getting into the oil. Can the head gasket be the cause and the mechanic just missed this? How else can water get into the oil? I explained to her how to check the dip stick for water so we can keep an eye on this. Any ideas? Thanks for the help.

#7 of 66 Re: water in the oil [jeeps2] by nvbanker

Apr 01, 2007 (4:18 pm)

Replying to: jeeps2 (Apr 01, 2007 3:37 pm)
Pretty much, has to be a head gasket, an intake manifold gasket (which is my vote if the head gasket is ok) or a cracked block.

#8 of 66 Re: water in the oil [nvbanker] by jeeps2

Apr 02, 2007 (2:55 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 01, 2007 4:18 pm)
Never thought of the intake gasket. Guess that's why I don't fix auto's for a living. Thanks for the info. I'll have them check for that, and thanks for the quick reply.

#9 of 66 Water in my oil by rabbitm32

May 19, 2007 (10:26 am)

2002 Ford Explorer Limited V8 4.6L I have 77,000 miles now on my Explorer and have just found Water in my oil on my last oil change. I have had the gasket replaced by the oil filter that has both water and oil flowing through it. I noticed the problem 4,000 miles after this. I added water just after the repair but thought it was due to fluid loss during the repair. I have taken it back to the facility but they are sure it is not from the repair. I have been driving now since the oil change for 350 miles and have no sign of coolant loss or water in the oil again. My vehicle never over heated and has no loss of power and runs smooth. Does this vehicle have a oil passing through tubing in the radiator to cool? I have no sign of oil in the coolant tank.

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