What should I do to my Ford Explorer?

That includes removing the flywheel and flexplate so that the rear cam drive cassette can be replaced, and pulling the oil pan so any debris in the oil pan and oil pickup screen can be cleaned out.

How much does it cost to fix a Ford Explorer?

The average cost for a Ford Explorer General Diagnosis is between $88 -$111. Learn More A year ago I had the upper and lower intake, the plenum and head gaskets replaced.

What is the engine number on a 2001 Ford Explorer?

Kit number 2U3Z-6D256-AA is for balance shaft engines in 1999 to 2001 4×4 Explorer/Mountaineer, 2001 to 2002 4×4 Sport/Sport Trac and all 2002 Explorer/Mountaineer (except engine codes 2G-960-AA and 2G-964-AA).

Are there any TTY bolts on Ford Explorer?

The jackshaft drive gear and cam drive gear retaining bolts are TTY (torque-to-yield) and should not be reused. If you don’t replace these bolts with new ones, there’s a risk of breakage. The rear jackshaft bolt is also covered by a small circular plug on the back of the engine.

Are there any recalls on the 2004 Ford Explorer?

Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2004 Ford Explorer has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA. View Recalls

Is the tailgate on a 2004 Ford Explorer?

It is almost impossible to find an 2004 Ford Explorer WITHOUT a crack in the tailgate just below the glass panel. Ford has taken no responsibility whatsoever for this bad design (although the 2005 was redesigned)”

What do you need to know about Ford Explorer reliability?

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2004 Ford Explorer owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding doors, mirrors, seat controls, safety belts, sunroof, convertible top.

When to replace head gasket on Ford Explorer?

Kit number 2U3Z-6D256-BA is for non-balance shaft engines in 1999 to 2001 2WD Explorer/Mountaineer and 2001 to 2002 2WD Sport/Sport Trac, and all 2001 to 2002 Ranger. If the head gasket is leaking, replacing the left head gasket can be done with the engine in the vehicle (assuming there is enough room to pull the head).

What to do about Ford Explorer engine vibration?

Ford TSB 05-8-6 says the cure is to install a damper kit to dampen the annoying vibration. The kit is P/N 5R3Z-5F240-A. The original equipment spark plugs are platinum with a 100,000-mile service interval.

What is the horsepower of a Ford Explorer?

Rated at a rather anemic 210 horsepower, the 4.0L SOHC V6 is not exactly a high output engine. It also has an unusual overhead cam drive setup.

Are there any problems with the 2003 Ford Explorer?

Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2003 Explorer. The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the over drive light began illuminating on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to shift into a higher gear.

Why does my 2003 Ford Explorer roll backwards?

My 2003 Ford Explorer sometimes will lock the shifter at reverse as I move it to park. It feels like it went all the way to park, but it really stops (and won’t move) at reverse. Letting off the brake, assuming it is in park, causes the vehicle to roll backwards.

Why does my Ford Explorer not shift gears?

The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the over drive light began illuminating on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to shift into a higher gear. The contact turned the vehicle off and upon restarting it, the vehicle began to function normally.

When to replace wire harness on Ford Explorer?

Had to replace wire harness to transmission after 85,000 miles now the overdrive service engine light always flashing. The transmission in our 2003 Ford Explorer failed and needed to be replaced after only 58,000 miles.

What’s the burn time on a Ford Explorer?

If the Check Engine light is on and you’re doing misfire diagnostics on a 2006 and up Explorer, a new scan tool PID that’s available on these models is the actual burn time of each individual spark plug.

Is the Ford Explorer a reliable car to drive?

A look at the highs and lows the iconic Ford Explorer provides the SUV-adoring public some insight into the model’s overall reliability. It’s hard not to revisit the first years of the Explorer’s production without mention of the Firestone tire blowout debacle and the SUV’s subsequent propensity for rollovers.

When did the Ford Explorer Sport Trac come out?

In early 2000, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac was introduced, which was a mid-size pickup truck; offered with a crew cab with a short pickup bed, the Sport Trac was based on the five-door Explorer. The Explorer Sport Trac was produced through the 2005 model year (until it was redesigned for 2007).

Is there a 4 door version of the Ford Explorer?

In an effort to attract family buyers, a four-door version was developed alongside the two-door (launched the same month as the four-door S-10 Blazer). As with the Ford Bronco II, the first-generation Ford Explorer shares its chassis and underpinnings with the first-generation (1983-1992) Ford Ranger.

That includes removing the flywheel and flexplate so that the rear cam drive cassette can be replaced, and pulling the oil pan so any debris in the oil pan and oil pickup screen can be cleaned out.

What kind of body style does Ford Explorer Sport have?

The Ford Explorer Sport was offered solely on the two-door body style. Offering black lower bodywork and grille and alloy wheels, the Sport was intended as a replacement for the Bronco II.

What should I do to my Ford Explorer?