Common questions

Why does my ford explorer lean to one side?

Why does my ford explorer lean to one side?

The lean is usually caused by the rear leaf springs sagging, unequally.

What kind of rear axle does Ford Explorer have?

The Ford Explorer 8.8-Inch rear axle has found homes in numerous vehicles besides the Explorer. It has been swapped in to Ford Rangers, Bronco II’s, Jeeps, Chevy S-10’s and even some cars. The 8.8-Inch axle used in the Explorer is highly desirable because it came with 31-spline axles over the typical 28-spline found in the Ranger version.

Is the Ford Explorer a two door or a four door?

Originally slotted below the full-size Bronco in the Ford truck line, the current Explorer is slotted between the Edge and standard-wheelbase Expedition . For its first two generations, the Explorer was produced in both two-door (as the Explorer Sport) and four-door configurations.

What kind of drive does the Ford Explorer have?

Rear-wheel drive was standard, with four-wheel drive offered as an option. Following the January 2001 introduction of the third-generation five-door Ford Explorer, the three-door Explorer became a stand-alone model on the second-generation design; the Explorer Sport was produced through the 2003 model year.

How big are the spring pads on a Ford Explorer?

The Rangers axle spring pads are spaced 38-1/2 inches from center to center with a 3/4-inch hole in the center for the blocks locating pin. You will need larger u-bolts to fit around the 8.8’s larger 3-1/4 inch axle tube.

What kind of transfer case does Ford Explorer 5.0L have?

The 1997-2001 Ford Explorer 5.0L came as either a 2WD, or AWD. The AWD came with a BW4404 transfer case. This is not the traditional transfer case that allows you to select 2WD / 4HI / 4LO. The BW4404 is a chain driven part-time transfer case that offers torque on demand through a viscous coupling.

What are the specs of a Ford Explorer?

GT40 & GT40P Head Specifications: Head Type Intake Port Combustion Chamber Intake Valve Exhaust Valve E7 124cc 61cc 1.78 1.46 GT40P 145cc 59cc 1.84 1.46 GT40-Explorer 145cc 65cc 1.84 1.54 GT40 – Cobra 145cc 61cc 1.84 1.54

What kind of intake does Ford Explorer have?

Ford Explorer 5.0L GT40 Intake All Ford Explorer 5.0L engines used a GT40 intake with an external EGR setup, but early-model Explorer intake manifolds have provisions for internal EGR. 1995 to early 1997 Ford Explorer 5.0L lower intakes have the center EGR hole drilled, but no return line.

When did the Ford Explorer 5.0L come out?

For 1997, revised cylinder heads increased output of the 5.0L V8 to 215 hp. The 5.0L became available in the AWD Ford Explorer in 1997.

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Ruth Doyle