I have this explorer that keeps breaking the dipstick when I put it in the
motor.  I've replaced the tube and the dipstick both but it keeps breaking.
Right on the tip like its twisting off.   Anyone ever had this problem know
what to do about it?  I seem to recall newer 4.0l ...

I just bought a 98 Explorer Sport. The oil pressure gauge reads exactly
dead center all the time the engine is running, whether at 600RPM or
4000RPM. Is this normal? This is my first Ford and I every other car
I've owned showed some fluctuation in oil pressure with varying engine

got into my 1st winter squall here in ohio this morning. white out, loss
of traction, the whole 9 yards. i let up on the fuel, let it coast to
about 30 mph , pushed the 4 wd button.....wham! the next thing i know
i'm doing a 360 spin!.....don't know what happened  or anything.

Howdy,
My sister would like to buy a Mountaineer, but wanted to know if there
were any pitfalls. She is looking at a 2002 or newer. I had heard that
there were 'transmission issues' but haven't been able to get anything

i too am experiencing a casual fading of my radio lights.  But more
importantly i have noticed that when i eject a cd from the player, the cd
is almost too hot to handle.  What would be causing the cd itself to be so
hot?

I have a 1999 Explorer XLT  (72000 on clock, all but first 3000 mine) in UK.
Was driving through town at 25 or so mph in traffic.
Traffic ahead slowed so i touched the brakes. There was a strange metallic
knocking noise, just like a spanner being dropped through the engine

Group,
My '02 Explorer XLT w/ 32k miles on it has recently started to occasionally
show an empty fuel tank and Check Gauge light, when the tank has plenty of
fuel.

I am curious to know if the front wheel drive of a 2004 Sport Trac 4x4
was a limited slip setup meaning both the front wheels turn. I have an XTL

I have just been offered a good trade-in deal on my 1998 4.0 SOHC 4X4
against a 2000 4.0 North Face spec Ex. Putting aside the various trim
options are there any major differences in the things to look out for when
buying a 2000 Ex? I know about inspecting brake discs (rotors, to ...

I've got an '05 eddie bauer with the satellite "capable" radio. My
local ford dealer quoted me $650 to actually install the necessary
parts to get the signal. Does that sound right?????

i have a 98 explorer limited with digital controls.  What occurs is a
variation in actual temp.  Heater will be set at 80 degrees and works fine
for about 3-4 min.  But, after this time, the temp drops.  The digital
readout still says it is at 80 but cold air blows.  Is this a ...

my exp wont idle at all, you have to hold the throttle @ 3,000 RPM for
about 45 seconds before you let off and then it still wants to die. any
suggestions? also looking for a rear fender flare in platinum silver,
drivers side, is there a place that sells after market parts that ...

Jeez how cheap can they get.  I guess most people never even check their
tranny fluid, but I drive ~ 30K per year, and change trans fluid at that
interval.  What a pain to pull out a bolt and do a site check.
Ken

I noticed the dome light near the windshield is filling up with water when
it rains.  There is a small seperation at the upper windshield seal but it
is not near the dome light.   Any theories on this?   Would this be a
warranty issue?   Thanks   dave

I know how to find TDC.  But how do you find TDC of the compression stroke
for the #1 cylinder?
One method I read about involved putting your finger in the spark plug hole
while rotating the engine crankshaft!