Fuel pump, I think I have heard of this problem before
Underneath your Explorer, on the driver's side, in the frame rail - from the fuel tank to the engine compartment/engine.
On a 1992 Ford Explorer : The automatic transmission fluid dipstick is on the right side ( passenger side ) of the engine , near the firewall ( the manual transmission fluid level is checked at the fill plug on the transmission , underneath the vehicle )
underneath the engine
The automatic transmission fluid dipstick should be near the firewall , in the engine compartment , just on the right side ( passenger side ) of the engine The manual transmission does not have a dipstick , the fluid level is checked underneath the 1993 Ford Explorer at the fill plug on the transmission
On a 1995 Ford Explorer : Looking into the engine compartment from the DRIVERS SIDE ( a flashlight would be helpfull ) the starter is LOW DOWN at the rear of the engine where the automatic transmission is bolted to the rear of the engine
A 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer has the 5R55E automatic transmission with the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine , and the 4R70W automatic transmission with the 5.0 liter V8 engine
Underneath the engine on the oil pan. Large nut.
Starting with the 2002 Ford Explorer 4 door there is no automatic transmission dipstick
According to the 1996 Ford Explorer owners manual : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the automatic and manual transmissions with the V6 engine
4R55E - 4 speed automatic - with the 4.0 L - OHV - V6 engine 4R70W - 4 speed automatic - with the 5.0 L - V8 engine
The 2004 Ford Explorer typically comes equipped with either a 5-speed automatic transmission (5R55E) or a 6-speed automatic transmission, depending on the engine configuration. The 4.0L V6 engine usually pairs with the 5-speed automatic, while the 4.6L V8 engine may utilize the 6-speed automatic. These transmissions are designed to provide a balance of performance and fuel efficiency for the vehicle.
According to the 2001 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : The automatic transmissions are : For the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine ( 5R55E ) For the 5.0 liter V8 engine ( 4R70W )