Just curious- anyone know what's the typical mileage before a valve job
is needed? The original OHV V6 has cast iron heads, the SOHC has
aluminum heads.  In ancient times, seems like it was normal to do a
valve job at 100,000 miles.  I recall being amazed at the condition of

Just wondering if anyone has suggestions.
My 92 XLT (85,000) exhibited a clutch pedal -to the-floor problem last
night.
The clutch reservoir took  a little fluid, but was mostly full - so it

Hi folks, please bear with me on this one.<G>  A month or so ago I had
questions about my 5.0 Explorer starting then quitting and then running OK.
I got several quick responses about cleaning a valve, the responders called
the valve by three initials (not PVC).  I wrote down the ...

Did this group disband??

What to buy ?  a 4 cyl SUV ?
My sister lives in the San Fran Bay Area, CA.  She has 2 children who
are 16 and 14. So they are quite tall.
She is looking for a 4 cylinder SUV that will accomodate her kids

I recently bought a used 2000 XLT with keyless entry. It also has key
locks on the front doors and tailgate. The key opens the tailgate, but
doesn't turn the front door locks.
This is the first vehicle I've had with keyless entry- is it normal to

My 2005 XLT was broken into recently...they broke the driver
window...and stole my $140 aftermarket stereo.  
I always thought there was some sort of OEM break-in sensors on these
Explorers, but I guess not.  I checked the owner's guide and all I saw

Any ideas on why my interior lights,radio, gauges & automatic locks are out
in my 2003 Ford Explorer?

When passing slower moving vehicles on two lane roads or up hills my 94
XLT with 170K miles begins to ping above 70 mph until I lift my foot. I
have done the following with no permanent fix:
Replace fuel pressure regulator; replace ignition wires; replaced upper

I lost my  ignition key for my 2000 ford explorer, i have a spare key that
does not have the chip in it so the engineonly cranks and does not start.
are they a way to turn on the fuel pump by running a wire from the batt to
the fuel pump to get the car started so i can get to to ...

1994 Explorer XL auto trans, Suddenly the speedometer is reading about
10-15 MPH faster than actual speed. Less of a difference at slower
speeds. What could cause this? thanks.

94 XLT, speakers are crackling even after changing unit. Can this be a
built in amp that is causing problem,. If so,, can a backyard mechanic
like myself fix it by getting one from the wreckers, please help, my
teenage daughter is going to bonk me if I don't fix it lol. thanks.

i recently purchased a 97 mercury mountaineer.  my mechanic switched
out the engine and replaced it with a 'pp ford explorer.
this has to be the dumbest move he ever made because he had to change
everything in the dash board...the wiring...parts of the transmission,

I've got Explorer 99' , sport , 4x4, OHV engine. Recently I've noticed
speedometer' lights quit on me, and only one is working. Is anybody have
experience of replacing the bulbs? Do I need to take the speedometer out or
I can reach it underneath?  I'll be very appreciated for any ...

 I am new to the newsgroup and I have a few questions to ask.
Here is one problem I cannot figure out maybe someone here can help.  I have
a 1996 Ford Explorer Sport.  I was having problems with the heater cutting
in and out while I was in Iceland and then it went out completely ...