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#173 of 184 Re: 99 explorer [nvbanker] by wwest

Jan 23, 2012 (10:18 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Jan 22, 2012 12:29 pm)
The "moniker" was chosen to denigrate the Ford model, the "Exploder", not the owners in any way.
 
The term arose out of the tire under-inflation episode that Ford themselves caused. Even worse they decided to place the blame on the tire manufacturer, even won that point in court, rather than take responsibility for their own idiocy.
 
And the now we come to the new models being converted to FWD, or should I say the FreeStyle, Taurus X, failed in the marketplace models, have simply been renamed in order to benefit from the buying public's faith in the "Exploder" name.
 
I have never really liked, been a fan of the 4runner, but I would direct anyone considering purchasing an Exploder take a long hard look at the 4runner.

#174 of 184 Re: 99 explorer [wwest] by nvbanker

Jan 24, 2012 (7:58 pm)

Replying to: wwest (Jan 23, 2012 10:18 am)
Ok, I'll bite. NHTSA also cleared Ford of the blame for the rolling Explorers, because, virtually all of the trucks that rolled, were on Firestones. Those with replacement tires, or OEM Goodyears, or BF Goodrichs, for some odd reason, didn't roll. Firestone found the defective tires, and the plant that manufactured them, which was cutting corners in the manufacturing process. The Firestones failed from heat, worse in South American heat, rarely had a problem in Canada. Underinflation only exacerbated the problem. But one more time, only on the Firestones. I owned a 97 with those tires.
 
Car and Driver did their damndest to replicate the phenomenon. Blew up numerous tires on the back of Explorers - couldn't duplicate the rollover.
 
So Ford bigots like yourself will ignore the evidence that the Government, the Courts and the Media have concluded to be correct - and blame the car. But you're wrong. And your credibility with me just expired.
 
As for the 4 Runner. I like those too.

#175 of 184 2002 Explorer 4x4 High light flashing by stacysch

Jan 25, 2012 (9:47 am)

I have a 2002 Explorer XLT with about 108,000 miles on it. About a year ago my 4x4 High light would flash 8 times every 3 or 4 minutes. It made a noise like it was trying to throw itself into 4 wheel drive when I was driving anywhere and made a grinding noise when turning to the left that sounded like it was metal on metal. The eletronic shift motor, transfer case control module, and all sensors were replaced.
 
I've now been greeted by that little flashing light again. The local Ford dealership ran a diagnostic scan and it basically indicated that the same parts need to be replaced. Is it really possible that all of those things could be bad again? I know it isn't the dealership trying to milk any money out of me. They didn't know that those things had been replaced before or that the computer's history had been cleared after the repairs previously.
 
I seriously want to just pull the sensors out of the control module, but I can't seem to fit myself under the glove compartment and the cover is bolted in place. I believe that I'm going to try to remove the glove compartment today and give it another try.
 
Has ANYONE else had this problem?

#176 of 184 Re: 99 explorer [nvbanker] by wwest

Jan 25, 2012 (9:48 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Jan 24, 2012 7:58 pm)
Think about it, more seriously...
 
Ford engineering realized that the Exploder had to great a tendancy for rollover.
 
Ford design engineers decided that the fix would be to recommend lowering the factory recommendation for tire pressure in order to lower the center of gravity.
 
Sound like a good deisgn approach to you, anyone...??

#177 of 184 Re: 2002 Explorer 4x4 High light flashing [stacysch] by tinabellosu

Feb 14, 2012 (12:13 pm)

Replying to: stacysch (Jan 25, 2012 9:47 am)
I am having the problem with the 4X4 light coming on too. Then everytime I put it in reverse the 4x4 seems like it kicks on. Have you found anybody to fix it? I'm looking at transmission shops to take it to today. The transmission also stutters alot when I'm driving on the highway. Scares me!

#178 of 184 2002 Explorer 4wd not working by rwcrazy

Feb 14, 2012 (12:21 pm)

sorry no, the engine took a dump, so i sold it for scrap

#179 of 184 Re: 4x4 will not disengage [fillr68] by annwarren

Apr 22, 2012 (1:39 pm)

Replying to: fillr68 (Mar 26, 2008 4:32 pm)
I HAVE A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. IT HAS 109K MILES.MY 4X4 HIGH LIGHT COMES ON AND SOMETIMES WHEN I TURN RIGHT MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE BANGS IN. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I TURN RIGHT. MY ABS LIGHT USUALLY COMES ON FIRST, BUT, NOT ALWAYS. THE 4X4 HIGH LIGHT WILL BE FLASHING. SOMETIMES IT GOES OFF WHEN I CLICK 4X4 AUTO NUMEROUS TIME. ANY SUGGESTIONS AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU ALL, SLAMMIN IN 4

#180 of 184 o2 ford explorer by progas3

Feb 06, 2013 (10:58 am)

4 wheel drive kicks in and out all the time when in 4 high

#181 of 184 Re: 4x4 will not disengage [annwarren] by nvbanker

Feb 06, 2013 (12:47 pm)

Replying to: annwarren (Apr 22, 2012 1:39 pm)
The 4X4 light flashing is an indicator that the shift motor (that engages and disengages the 4WD) is failing and needs replaced. A $500 job.

#182 of 184 02 XLT 4X4 not engaging by sullywho

Feb 15, 2013 (9:36 am)

Our 2002 XLT just decided to not engage the 4WD any longer. When you push the button, nothing happens. No light, no shift, Nothing. Any ideas? Thanks

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