I have a 1997 Ford Explorer. 6cyl automatic. I have only used the 4wd
one time and it was fine. My 4yr old turned the switch today to 4wd Low
and now it is stuck. I turned it to high, auto, backed up, etc etc etc
and it will not disengage. It makes a but cluck when I put it in Park.

I asked my dealer for a quote on belts and hoses and got a quote of $90
for the belt, and 9 hoses at $325 total parts and over $200 labor.  I
didn't even know I had 9 hoses!!  I'm in AZ where I don't want to skimp
on replacement of rubber parts, but I am probably way late on having

My 92 Explorer stinks ... literally. Smells like something's died. Smells
all the time but is much worse when the A/C is on. Pulled the fan and the
wire-wound resistor pack and found a few leaves but no critters. Also pulled
the heater core and reached as far around as I could ...

Recently my check engine light has come on. It only comes on while on
the highway going about 75mph. It sets a code and turns off. Any
Ideas???

2003 XLT  24K miles  almost out of warranty first of August.
Calcification on rear axle noise?
 I think my explorer in getting the famous rear end whine.  At speeds
between 40 and 65 there is a loud whining sound BUT when I take my foot off

In my Chiltons manual, it says for 92-99, the adjustment for the gear
selector indicator thumbwheel is either under the steering wheel or on
the indicator itself. I have a 99 XLT, I was wondering if anyone knew
where it was and what is the best way to get at it.

I've noticed it since I bought it 8 months back, its a 2000 and is
noticeable from the rear and when parked car lean as much as 3 inches or so
on the left.
is this the norm?, or is it something to be concerned about? if so can it be

i have 1997 mountaneer v8 2d should i pour fual cleaner cause its
ideling rough. whats the best fuel cleaner for suv?????  what about that
stuff you see on t.v. that fuel cleaner Z MAX.or motor  up.you think it
really works.???

How do I turn off the check engine light? The car won't pass inspection
with it on. I tried disconnecting the battery but nothing happened. I
found some check engine code readers/erasers on EBay here
http://stores.ebay.com/OneSmartMove

I have a Ford Explorer that I mostly use for hauling boxes over short
distances -- most things are within walking distance around here, so I
put a max of about 3,000 miles per year on the truck. (How many of you
would like to be filling up once a month right now?)

Can anyone shed light on my issue?  96 Ranger 4L 4x4 auto 93,000 kms
Trans rebuilt 6,000 kms ago... i am noticing that when cruising at
about 100 km/h (about 60 mph), RPMs are at about 2100, if you let off
the gas they drop to like 1600, seems normal, but then if you just

Will the lowering rod, jack, lug wrench, etc.. from a 1998 or 2003
explorer work on a 2002?
I can't get a definite answer from a dealer.
thank you in advance

I have a 2003 Explore Sport w/ 98,000, and jus ttoday, my AC started
making a loud roaring sound(I  had it on high), and it goes a little
lower when I turn the fan down. Is the compressor getting ready to go
out(it gets used a lot here in Austin,TX)?

I have a 97 2wd explorer that has a two piece upper control arm on the right
hand side.  I need a replacement caster set bolt but cannot obtain one from
the ford dealer.  Ford has changed the replacement part design to a one
piece control arm and no longer stocks or manufacturers ...

I have a 98 explorer & the driver side door handle won't work & the key
will not open it & the door will not open at all. They are manual locks
not automatic. I went to napa & they said maybe a rod inside the door
needed replacing but it was a dealer part. Does anyone know what part ...