Ford Explorer XLS

There should be a complete vacumm diagram sticker underneath the hood on the driver side.

I am having this same problem. The lights for the license plate don't work either. I have had two mechanics suggest to me that I replace the HeadLight Switch. I am thinking about ordering one on Monday.

May want to check your dimmer switch, too - it could just be in the off position. You could have a shorted relay if it only happens when you turn your headlights on. From the description you gave, it sounds as if the instrument cluster has come unplugged. You may be able to reach up behind the cluster and plug it back in, but usually the cluster has to be removed to access the plug.

I have 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a similar problem. i found that wires between the body and the door on the drivers side were all broken. I spliced the wires back together again and everything works fine.

Did you try replacing the bulbs?

Its in the muti function control arm. Move it while someone else looks.

I got it. I used a roto zip tool, cut open the casing above the muti function control arm. Have some one look at the brake lights while you move the switch for and aft. I saw some movement in between two parts that corresponded with the lights working and then not. I jammed a pull tab from a beer can in between the gap and BOOM. Problem solved. I put a drop of silicone on the front side of the BUSCH beer pull tab. Getting her done in the warm Florida sun

if you have no brake lights it will most likely be one of 3 things a blown fuse bad ground wire or under the brake pedal you will find a small switch that the pedal hits when you press on the pedal the switch does go bad but is easily replaced and usually not too expensive

Underneath the dash on the passenger side, you will see a metal plate with a wire clip and 4 wires leading out... (it's shape is sort of a cross between elliptical and diamond) remove the wire clip and you see 4 metal tabs. Remove the 2 bolts and the resistor is attached to the other side of the plate. You must first remove the glove compartment to see the resistor, then

loosen 1 bolt facing rear of glove box and remove 2 vertical bolts in cover

to the left of kick panel where fuse box is located. This will give enough room to reach the resistor if hands aren't too big. When resistor has been removed it may have debris packed around it, which caused it to burn out, if so duct work may have to be cleaned out of leaves or mouse nest.

If you included the kind of car you have,I could be more specific but all cars have a vacuum canister under the hood. some are round plastic and some are a tin can and most are black. There shuold be a vacuum line going from the intake to one end and a vacuum line out of the other that supplies vacuum to the interior of the car, There should be a one way valve in the canister or the line from the intake. This valve is not functioning and loosing vacuum in the resirvoir. If it is in the resirvoir which most are, replace the resirvoir.

if its burnt out, replace it, if not, check the wireing

Well, you really don't want to repair it. What you need to do is pull the head off, check or have a professional check if it has any cracks in it, If not (if so, you'll need a new head) just scrape, or use a certified foam cleanser to remove old gasket and seal (probably an orange or blue colored silicone), be sure it is clean! Then buy a new gasket (15-40$) and a tube of HighHeat silicone. Although the manufacture doesn't recomend a silicone seal, it does provide some added protection. Take a small ammount of silicone and place it on the ridges which are around the edge of your block (where the head sits) then place the gasket on the block. To provide a better fit, you should lay your new gasket on the trunk of your car in the sun. This will expand the gasket and make it more flexible. The place the head over the gasket. When tightening the bolts, just get each one started first. Then go around and tighten them to the recommended strength(should be an ammount of lbs.), or just tighten them down where they fit snugly. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN! This will result in a poor seal and will cause another blown gasket. Let the silicone cure overnight, and your finished.

There is no reason you should have to. If the tie rod was knocked out of the spindle it goes back in the same place. Nothing else has any effect on the alignment.

Very easy to replace. The TPS is located on the throttle body. It is held by a couple of screws and has a wire connector (3 wires). Does the price from the dealer include the TPS? Do it yourself and save the money.

Turn the key forward for ten min. then shut the key off then try to start it.

This light serves a dual purpose on most cars.

- Indicates that the handbrake has been applied

- Indicates that there is a problem with the braking system

The latter requires one to have their brake systems checked by a professional.

The SRS light flashing indicates there is a problem with the air bag system. It may or may not be functional. This is not a DIY repair. Take it to a professional.

Did you replace the bulbs recently? if so make sure you have a dual filament bulb. If you put a single filament bulb in it will cause this to happen.

If the bulb isn't the issue then you should take it to a mechanic to see if there is a sensor out of whack that is tellling the brake lights to come on.

Most usually they are located either IN the glovebox OR Under them! I have found some answers to some of my questions under ask.com or you could call a local Dodge dealer to make sure you find it! Most mechanics can tell you for no fee if you call one. My husband used to drive one way back in 1996 and the place he works for had 2 that were that old. He told me the fusebox is either Under the glovebox housing or IN the glovebox if NOT look near the brake area! Sometimes there is a fusebox there as well! I know over the years they have changed the locations of them so many times it's confusing but I hope I have helped you!

Sincerely Yours,

Roxanne Sock (My dad was a Certified Mechanic for over 21 years)

you fix it and play

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

2002 four door Ford Explorer

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.

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

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.

YES. Otherwise your tires will wear out fast and uneven.