There was a report in this morning's paper saying that Ford will
change the Explorer to a car-based vehicle at the next major update in
three years.  It said that the new Explorer would be based on the same
platform as the 500 and Freestyle.  This sounds like the plan is to do

I have just acquired a 1999 UK model Explorer and I have an annoying
problem. On start-up (and at apparently random times whilst driving) it
emits 5 bursts of 5 beeps (the same beep as when you open the door with
the key in the ignition).

I cannot find this default code anywhere.  I have looked under the dash,
looked in the driver side rear jack storage compartment and under the hood.
I checked all over the internet and everyone says it is in the jack
compartment on a silver or black computer box.  Not in my jack

There is some dust and other matter that is behind the plastic (?) shield on
my instrument panel.  This is the clear shield that is over the speedometer
and gauges.
Is there a way to remove this shield and clean behind it?

I replaced the kaput automatic hubs on my 1994 with the manual lockers from
Warn.  Easy job and about a thousand bucks cheaper than letting the dealer
put new autos in.  Anyway,  my question is whether I should stop when
engaging the 4x4 via the dash button or whether I can do it ...

I have a problem with my '98 Explorer where the key won't unlock the door
easily.  I always have to turn it back and forth several times before it
will catch and unlock.  It seems to be worse in the winter.  (Not frozen.)
Funny thing is, it's the same for both front doors and the ...

I have found a lot of information on related topics but nothing that
describes how one can reset the outside temperature "system" (b/c I am
consistently getting readings that are 50 degrees or more warmer than
the actual temp.).

Not sure if this has been covered in the forum before or not, but I took my
1993 Explorer Sport in to the dealership I got it at (I know, big
mistake...) and they would not pass it for inspection because the ABS light
was on, and apparently one of the wires was missing going to ...

I cannot find this default code anywhere.  I have looked under the dash,
looked in the driver side rear jack storage compartment and under the hood.
I checked all over the internet and everyone says it is in the jack
compartment on a silver or black computer box.  Not in my jack

The rear left power window on my 2004 Explorer stopped working. Dealer
claims it needs some kind of shim to make it work (dealer says motor is
OK). Dealer says the Ford Extended Service Plan does not cover this!! I
can't find anything in the Extended Service Plan (best one that is

I had the sweetest and smoothest riding '92 Exploder on the planet (4wd
XLT 4.0) and then two days ago I hit a major pot hole on the freeway
going about 65 mph. In an instant I was driving a different vehicle.
Now the steering wheel vibrates, and the suspension, and tires feel

Does anyone know if this "nitrogen in tires" thing really produces the
results claimed?

I have a 1999 4WD Ford Explorer. 1st gear will not hold back at all. I
put it in first, and coast down a hill. Once i reach a certain
speed/rpm, it is like it is in neutral. I can rev the motor and
everything. I can put it in first while stopped, and start going, and

Got my 92 back from the tranny shop. Right at $1400 for the rebuild
with 2yr/24K warranty.  Asked them to save the exciting parts for me
to look at.
The part that caused the failure was a VERY thin radial roller bearing

I have a 94 Ford Explorer XLT with a blown A/C fuse under steering
column.  The fuse blows again when changed.  The A/C light does not
come on but my blower works.  I don't believe that the compressor is
starting.