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Ford Explorer XLS

The Ford Explorer XLS was a rebadged variant of the Ford Explorer XL introduced in 1999. This model replaced the Explorer XL as the base model. The vehicle received a slight modification in front end design.

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Is it possible to add a third row seat to a 1994 Ford Explorer?

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It's not designed to have a third row seat , that wasn't available until the

2002 four door Ford Explorer

Both the parking brake light and ABS light come on together every so often yet everything seems to be fine any suggestions?

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brake and abs lightcheck brake fluid level. The round float in the master cylinder directly controls the 2 dash lights.

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The light is NOT directly controlled by the master cylinder float. The light is controlled by the ABS Module, which location depends on your vehicle. There are a number of different reasons the lights come on. If it comes on but shuts back off within seconds, don't worry about it, that occasionally happens when it gets a bad signal ("nonlatching error"). In rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicles, it is common for the differential speed sensor in the rear differential to go bad. You can pick up a Haynes manual to find if you can do at-home diagnostics (Temporarily grounding out the diagnostic lead will cause the ABS light to flash out a pattern indicating the error)

Check the Brake Pressure switch ( also known as SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH ) which is located below the Brake fluid master cylinder for leakage. The leakage can cause both lights to stay on and also cruise control control not working and even worst.. possible fire .. Please refer to http://www24.brinkster.com/sdhartney/linc/05s28rev14.pdf for more information. You can buy replacement part at Ford dealer and replace it yourself depends on your skill in about 30 mins.

AnswerIt could also be an ABS system trouble code / condition.

See "Related Questions" below for more ABS stuff

What could be wrong if brake lights are out on your 2001 beetle?

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Check the brake light switch. This can cause the brake lights to go out. There have been a couple of recalls on the 2001 for this exact problem. Contact your local VW dealer and have the switch replaced.

Where is the fuse for the air bag light on a 2000 f 150?

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The fuse for the airbag light on a 2000 F150 is under the dash. The fuse box is located under the driver's dash.

What causes a loud howling noise from the engine upon acceleration when its cold outside and the engine is warm it turns on and off like a switch?

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I Have a 99 Ford Explorer XLS 4X4 OHV and it does the same thing. I discovered that it is the Idle Air Control Valve(IAC) located under the intake manifold. You can try cleaning it first to see if that solves your problem, if not you can get a new one for about $45 to $50. Removal and installation are very easy once you locate it and identify it. Hope this helps anyone dealing with this annoying problem.

Will an engine from a 1996 Ford Explorer fit a 2000 explorer?

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I'm not a mechanic / technician , but if you mean the 4.0 liter EFI , V6

engine , I would say ( no )

From what I have read there are ( 3 ) different engine blocks for the Ford

4.0 liter EFI , V6 engine ( which is an Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine )

( 1991 to 1994 Ford Explorer )

( 1995 and 1996 Ford Explorer )

( 1997 to 2000 Ford Explorer )

How do you fix your brake lights when they won't turn off?

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Probably a brake light switch problem. May be able to adjust, or may need to replace.

I just replaced the brake light switch in my 1998 Mazda Protege LX and the problem came back. I believe the cruise control could be shorting out the brake light switch.

Where is the oil dipstick for a 1997 Suzuki sidekick 1.8 leter located on the motor?

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it is in the dip stick tube.

you only have one in a manual shift and 1 or 2 in an auto.

pull them both if auto. the one that is dark brown (not red) is the engine oil.

look in glove box read operators guide.

RTFM

The previous answer is from some smart-alec who has no clue.

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No, there is NO DIPSTICK TUBE on the 1.8 L I4 Engine. The dipstick passes down through the cylinder head, into the engine block. Look for the dipstick on the passenger side of the valve cover (same side as the air filter) about half way from the front to the rear of the engine. Unfortunately, the bright yellow plastic dipstick handle BREAKS OFF the Dipstick, leaving just a little yellow around the dipstick, inside the hole, that the dipstick is inserted into.

Get yourself a good pair of needle-nose pliars, and pull the dipstick out of the hole. The o-ring that keeps junk out of the engine (a good thing) makes this job more difficult. Take the dipstick, and drill a hole through the top-end of the metal, and put a loop of bailing wire through it (seriously) to make a handle that won't break, until you can get to the dealer and get a new dipstick. The dealer near me seems to be going through about one dipstick a week (two weeks in a row, when I called, they told me they just sold their last one, but they keep them in stock, and get replenishments weekly).

Why does your 2002 alero shake when you press on the break?

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Warped rotor. You will have to remove it and have it trued or replaced. Replace the pads at the same time. Do both front wheels.

What year model of Jaguar between 1990 and 2004 is the most reliable and problem free?

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Jaguar and "problem free" don't seem to be realistic words to use in the same sentence. They are stylish vehicles, but not very practical. 1990-1994.5 XJ's (both XJ6 & XJ12) are known as XJ-40's, and where blessed with numerous little headaches, Lucas electrical componets and the poorly designed door handle components are the most notorious. Then Ford Motor Company purchased Jaguar from British Leyland and the quality improved dramatically. So my OPINION is to look at 1994 1/2 models or newer for a daily driver. They are known as the XJ-300's and have had NO recalls and an EXCELLENT safety record. The are comfortable but not very fuel efficient. BUT as with most luxury imports, service and parts are expensive. There are MANY websites and Cyberstores to purchase parts and tools for the DIY'ers.

What type transmission fluid on a 2002 ford exploer?

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That would be Motorcraft MERCON V in the automatic transmission

( *** note , starting with the 2002 model Ford Explorer four door there is NO

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL DIPSTICK *** )

How do you determine if your switch or motor is bad on 1997 grand prix driver side window it will work when it is cold but will not when the temp outside gets warm?

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The power window motor/regulater on these cars are a cable based system .....when the window is slow to go up or down it means the cables are Rusting out and need replacing......OR if not rusty try oiling the cables on back of slider......NOTE:(( you can buy from the dealer or get an aftermarket at about half the price)).....this isn't all that hard to do ....First remove the inside door skin ....this is done by first removeing the screws behind the inside door handle ,,then use a flat screw driver to GENTLY pop the skin off ...working aroud the edge of the door. ...next reach in and unplug the power window and lock plugs and remove the skin......once this is done there are four screws that keep the motor in place 2 on bottom and 2 on top...you may have to move window down a bit to see top 2 screws ....NOTE use a shim to keep window from falling down when you remove screws...don;t want to let that window drop....once the screws are out you can remove the old assembly by manuevering it out thru the holes in door.....the window will have no support at this stage....REMEMBER to shim window ......replace with new assembly and do everything in reverse order... good luck .....takes about an hour

How much oil does a 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0L?

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For a 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0 liter V6 engine ( both the OHV and SOHC )

With engine oil filter change :

( 5.0 U.S. quarts / 4.7 litres of 5W-30 )

How big is a 6x8 paper?

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Take a ruler and measure 6 wide by 8 long and there you will see your 6x8.

Why wont the brake lights on the 2002 explorer xls turn off?

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Chances are you have a defective brake light switch. The switch should be found under the dash touching the upper part of the brake pedal lever. I would unplug it , see that the lights are off, and circuit test both sides. Most auto parts stores have these. I hope this helps you. Mark

This can be caused by a sticky brake pedal that does not retract fully to the original position. It happened to me and the solution was to spray some silicone or w40 on the rubber boot that is found under the steering wheel.

I own a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport. I have fuel getting in your oil what may cause this to happen?

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a leaky injector or a cylinder that is not firing dose your fuel pressure bleed off when the jeep is sitting if so check your fuel pressure after the jeep is shut off if it falls off then find the rubber fuel line to the fuel rail and get the jeep running to aquire fuel pressure and turn the jeep off and quickly clamp the rubber fuel line off if the fuel pressure still falls off it is an injector bleeding pressure

2001 VW Beetle and the brake lights do not work. The fuses and the bulbs are all fine you just replaced the brake switch and the brake lights still do not work what else could it be?

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a crappy car. my 99 beetle has the same problem. brake light switch new, bulbs and fuses new. brake lights just work whenever the heck they want. this is one of the many reasons my car has a for sale sign in the window. good luck.

How do you tell if the head is cracked on a 1995 Chevy Corsica?

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Look at your oil filler cap see if there is a tan foamy looking substance usually means water/anti freeze is in your oil. Pull spark plugs and check and see if any plug is wet with water. When driving see if there is white smoke coming from your exhaust. These are all the quick and easy checks, another method is to purchase and exhaust gas detector to use in your cooling system, you put it on your radiator fill tube and if there are any exhaust gases present the chemical in the detector will change color. Another good trouble shooting source is an online tech source called ALLDATA.COM the service cost $14.95 a year but it is so well worth it, with this servcie there is nothing you can not do. T HEMPLE

How do you replace solenoid on Ford Explorer?

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its in the engine compartment on the passenger side about mid way its a little metal box with 2 wires bolted on the box is mounted to the passenger firewall with 3 7mm screws real easy to change

How can you lower the spare tire on a 2000 Ford Expedition EB when the crank is missing or broken and the hole under the the rear door leads nowhere and doesn't engage the spare?

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DO THIS ONLY ON EMERGENCIES!!

You should CAREFULLY get under the SUV, close to where the spare is supposed to be (the rear part of the vehicle) and then look for the plastic covered (or not) steel wire that pulleys the spare down and cut it.

BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL because just right after you do this the spare tire will fall down to the floor.

Obviously i wouldn't recommend doing this if its not an emergency, because the levering system that rolls the spare tire up and down will be screwed after you do this and you would need to replace it in order to get it functional again.

If its not an emergency then do this.

Go to the nearest Pep boys and ask anyone there what to do. They will be able to fix it up or to replace the whole system in no time.

You do not listen to the idiot up above, you do not cut anything. You take the jack arm from under the hood and above the license plate there is a hole where you insert jack arm and turn.

What would cause sparks and flames to come out of the tailpipe of your car?

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The engine is getting more fuel than your ingnition system can light causing raw fuel to be dumped into the exhaust.I would suggest you have a mechanic check for fuel injectors staying open,if that is not the problem have an analysis done on your ignition system to check primarily your spark.Make sure you get your vehicle checked as soon as possible,this is extremly dangerous.

How do you fix a gas gauge that reads full one second and then reads empty the next on a 2000 Buick century?

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My experience is with a 2002 Impala so this may not apply, however since I had an identical problem and it is a GM product also, here goes: The fuel level sending unit had corroded, bent, contacts. My unit was inside the gas tank and requires quite a bit of work to remove. A very helpful website for this is www.impalahq.com

Changing brakes on a 2003 Aztec?

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That's a really loaded question for a short response. Most modern cars use electronic antilock systems that can be damaged if simple pad replacements are not done correctly. If you don't know how to do this type of job, you are probably safer and better off paying a professional to do it for you. Brakes are nothing to get wrong... For help in finding a good mechanic, take a look at the related links for some tips that may help.