I went to O'Reilly last night and bought a fuel filter for my 2000
Explorer (SOHC Engine VIN E).  It cost all of 6 bucks.  I've got some
conflicting info though and I want to sort that out before
proceeding...

I recently bought a 2000 explorer XLT with keyless remote and keypad entry.
Only one key with chip was included.  I bought 2 remotes from ChipKeys ($23
vs. $78 at Ford)and programmed them easily with their instructions..  I also
bought one chip key, but they  referred to the owners ...

The leaf springs "squeaking" on my 95 EB is sounding worse by the day.
Looking through the NG I see some recommendations for spraying the leaf
springs with lubricant. Would a silicon lubricant work for this
purpose? Also see a recommendation to replace the leaf springs "pads".

Hello, just purchased a new serpentine belt for my 1998 Explorer EB, V8
from one of my local Ford dealers.  Now that I'm home I noticed a slight
difference in the Ford part numbers and wonder if I purchased the
correct belt?

I have a problem with my 1994 "4 liter" Ford Explorer.
I was driving at reduced speed when my back rear right tire rolled over a
massive stone and ever since my "4 by 4 and low range" engage switches no
longer function. At the time of this incident the engages were not turned

The night before I was to bring in my '98 Explorer for state inspection
my check engine light came on.  I corrected the problem and cleared the
code and re-set the MIL light.
The next morning the car failed due to OBD Monitor Readiness Status:  

I am an Explorer newbie, and need to start working on my '98 XLT. Can't
afford $105/hr just to diagnose, more to work on the car, as my local
dealers are telling me. I have low to average mechanical skills, but
don't take on anything major at all.

I have a '95 Explorer, 6 cylinder with 100,700 miles on it.  I have changed
the transmission fluid regularly and have had the system flushed out each
time.  Is there anything I should be doing other than this?  Does the
transmission need to be adjusted periodically or something like ...

My drivers side door wont unlock with the remote control or when I put the
key in but will unlock when I open it from teh inside.  Has anyone had this
problem before and know the cheapest fix for it?
2000XLT

Hi Guys, I own a '98 XLT, that I have had since 6/2000. I had a 6
yr/100,000 warranty which ran out a little over a year ago. (I have
~125k now). Since then the only maintenance I have been doing is
checking fluids and changing oil and filter twice a year (It's OK

I too had the same problem with my rear wiper,the wiper would hardly touch
the window, but I have since corrected the problem without spending a
dime.
If anyone is interested in a 5 minute corrective fix for this problem I

the wiper blades on my 2000 ltd seem pretty small.
is it possible, or advisable, to replace the factory wipers (not sure what
length they are) with longer ones for more coverage on the windshield?
thanks

This is a quite random question...
Is there a reason behind Ford not fully wrapping their seats in
leather/vinyl? I have always owned Ford/Lincoln/Merc products and most
have cloth on one side of the seat. Just curious, likely a cost cutting

Just had my brakes redone (front/rear pads,  rear calipers) about a week
ago.  On my way home last night the parking brake started flashing
intermittently.  Today it's on all the time.  Have tried
activating/releasing parking brake  a number of times to no avail.

Live in Michigan where it is 17 degrees but my temperature idot sensor
thinks it is a balmy 83 degrees.  Any idea on how to fix?