Ford Explorer

It's not vacuum. Try this link http://www.chrisfransen.com/Ford_Blend_Door_Fix/index.html

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It is most likely the governor gear. The same thing happened on my 94 sentra. Cost to repair was $175 including new fluid and cleaned filter. Three shops said the trans was shot and wanted $2000 plus to repair. A little research and an honest or competent shop and it ran like new. Its been fine for two years. This gear is used on many models and often fails about 100,000 to 130,000 miles. It is accessible from ouside the trans it doesn't need to be pulled.

Check engine light can literally point to hundreds of things. The only right way to find out is to take it to someone with electronic diagnostics.

You have to take the inside door panel off and behind it you can see where the inside door handle is connected.Usually to a rod that opens the door.Either the hande has become disconnected or tghe rod is broken or bent.

the ecu should be located under the center console behind the stereo

The check engine light comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to AutoZone or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.

On a 1998 Ford Explorer :

All model trims , 15 " and 16 " wheels , have ( 5 ) lugs for each wheel

If the check engine light comes on when the vehicle is running, the powertrain control module has detected a possible problem with one of the emission control systems - take it in for servicing and have it scanned to find any trouble codes in order to repair the problem.

I'm taking a guess here , that you are asking about the air bypass valve , also known as the idle air control valve. It is located on the driver's side of the engine , mounted on the side of the upper "plastic" intake manifold on the 4.0 L overhead valve engine not too far from the throttle body. (Helpfull)

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Cylinder Heads Removal Rotate crankshaft to zero degrees top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke. Disconnect battery ground cable. Drain engine cooling system. Remove air cleaner outlet tube to throttle body. Mark and remove vacuum lines to upper intake manifold. Disconnect EGR backpressure transducer hose from EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube, loosen lower EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nut and rotate EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube away from EGR valve. Disconnect the throttle position sensor (TP sensor), idle air control valve (IAC valve), EGR backpressure transducer and EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical connectors. WARNING: COVER FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITH SHOP CLOTH TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL FUEL SPRAY INTO EYES. Relieve pressure at the fuel pressure relief valve (Schrader valve). Remove fuel line safety clips. CAUTION: Cover fuel line ends with clean shop cloths to prevent dirt from entering opening. Disconnect fuel lines. Remove upper intake manifold as outlined. Discard old intake manifold upper gasket. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring retainers from rocker arm cover stud bolts and each fuel injector, and position the engine control sensor wiring out of the way. NOTE: Fuel injectors and fuel injection supply manifold may be removed with lower intake manifold as an assembly. Remove fuel injection supply manifold and fuel injectors. Remove ignition wires from spark plugs. Remove wire harness retainers from valve cover retaining stud bolts. Remove ignition coil and bracket from LH front cylinder head and set aside. Disconnect upper radiator hose and heater water hoses. Remove camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor) and housing. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT sensor) and the water temperature indicator sender unit. If LH (front) cylinder head is being removed, perform the following: Disconnect generator electrical connectors. Remove drive belt. Remove drive belt tensioner. Remove power steering support bracket and power steering pump as an assembly and set aside in a position to prevent fluid from leaking out. Remove oil level indicator tube retaining nut from exhaust manifold stud bolt. Rotate or remove oil level indicator tube from exhaust manifold. If RH (rear) cylinder head is being removed, perform the following: Remove intake manifold support. Remove valve covers. NOTE: Regardless of cylinder head removal order, the No. 3 cylinder intake valve push rod (6565) must be removed to allow removal of lower intake manifold. Loosen rocker arm seat retaining bolts enough to allow the rocker arm to be lifted off the push rod and rotated to one side. Remove push rods. Identify the position of each push rod. The push rods should be installed in their original position during reassembly. Remove lower intake manifold. Remove spark plugs. Remove exhaust manifolds. Remove cylinder head retaining bolts and discard. Remove cylinder heads. Remove and discard the old head gaskets. Installation CAUTION: Use care when scraping aluminum surfaces to prevent gouging which may cause leak paths. NOTE: Lightly oil all bolt and stud bolt threads before installation except those specifying special sealant. Place shop cloth in valve tappet valley to catch any dirt or gasket material. Clean cylinder head, intake manifold, valve cover and head gasket surfaces. If the cylinder head was removed for a head gasket replacement, check the flatness of the cylinder head and cylinder block gasket surfaces. Position new head gaskets, noting UP designation on head gasket face, on cylinder block using the cylinder head to block dowel for alignment. NOTE: Replace cylinder head to block dowel if damaged. Position cylinder heads on cylinder block over cylinder head to block dowels. CAUTION: Always use new cylinder head bolts when installing cylinder head or damage to engine may occur. Install new cylinder head retaining bolts: Tighten retaining bolts in sequence shown to 70-90 Nm (52-66 lb-ft). Then back off bolts 360 degrees. NOTE: When cylinder head retaining bolts have been tightened as outlined, it is not necessary to retighten the bolts after extended engine operation. However, the bolts can be checked for tightness if desired. Tighten the cylinder head retaining bolts to: 40-55 Nm (33-41 lb-ft) 85-99 Nm (63-73 lb-ft) Install lower intake manifold as outlined. Connect engine control sensor wiring to the engine coolant temperature sensor and to the water temperature indicator sender unit. Dip each push rod end in Engine Assembly .Install push rods in their original position. Install rocker arms, rocker arm seats and retaining bolts.Tighten bolts to 7-15 Nm (5-11 lb-ft). CAUTION: Rocker arm seats must be fully seated in cylinder head and push rods must be seated in rocker arm and valve tappet sockets prior to final tightening. Final tighten retaining bolts to 26-38 Nm (19-28 lb-ft). NOTE: If the original valve train components are being installed, a valve clearance check is not required. If a component has been replaced, perform a valve clearance check. Lubricate all rocker arms with Engine Assembly Lubricant. Install lower intake manifold as outlined. Install spark plugs if removed. Position valve covers on the cylinder heads and install retaining bolts. Note the location of ignition wire retainer stud bolts. Connect engine control sensor wiring to fuel injectors and valve cover stud bolts. Install upper intake manifold and intake manifold upper gasket. Install ignition coil and bracket assembly. Tighten retaining bolts to 40-55 Nm (29-41 lb-ft). Connect ignition wires to the spark plugs and ignition wire separators (12297) to valve cover retaining stud bolts. Connect intake air temperature sensor (IAT sensor), throttle position sensor, idle air control valve and EGR backpressure transducer or EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical connectors. If LH (front) cylinder head was removed, perform the following: Install or rotate oil level indicator tube to exhaust manifold retaining stud bolt. Tighten nut to 16-20 Nm (12-15 lb-ft). Install power steering support bracket and power steering pump assembly. Tighten retaining bolt to 40-55 Nm (29-41 lb-ft). Install drive belt tensioner. If RH (rear) cylinder head was removed install intake manifold support. Install generator. Tighten long retaining bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft) and short bolt to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft). Install the drive belt. Connect fuel lines as outlined. Install fuel line safety clips. Connect upper radiator hose and heater water hoses. Tighten clamps securely. Connect vacuum lines to premarked locations. CAUTION: Engine coolant is corrosive to all engine bearing material. Replace engine oil after removal of a coolant carrying component to help prevent future failure. Drain and change engine oil. Install air cleaner outlet tube to throttle body and engine air cleaner (ACL). Install crankcase ventilation hose to valve cover. CAUTION: This engine has aluminum components and requires a special corrosion inhibiting coolant to avoid cooling system damage. Fill and bleed engine cooling system. Connect battery ground cable. Start engine and check for coolant, fuel, oil, vacuum and exhaust leaks. Check, and if necessary, adjust the accelerator cable and speed control actuator cable.

Probably a weak fuel pump. Keep in mind that the #1 problem with these cars is fuel pump failure once the are a few years old,

All Sport Models hold 16.8 Gallons. All other Models hold 22.5 gallons.

if i remember right, you have to turn the key on and off eight times in less than ten seconds. then you push every buttom on the remote and turn ignition off. pretty sure but no guarantees

You can find a 2002 Explorer radio wiring diagram in the owner's manual. You can also find it at various auto stores in your area.

yes it will start, however it will not run. It will quickly overheat due to loss of coolent. Running a engine with a blown head gasket will cause all types of other issues as well. Water in the oil will quickly cause damage to the main/rod bearrings and can damage all internal parts.

You need to remove lower plastic cover of your steering Colom. It is on the shifter side. It is black with a small white plastic circle under it.

yes

Yes it does. It is located in the back seat/cargo area on the right (facing the rear of the vehicle). If you lift up the cupholder, you can see it.

When facing the engine it will be located on the right side under the motor.

Dealer, or salvage yard.

It is located at the end of the Mater brake cylinder and has a wiring harness attached to it. Ford has a recall on this unit at the present time. You should contact the dealer for no charge repair.

I could be smart and suggest a Republican is driving however I'll be nice.

The AC system needs to be charged. It's probably low on Freon.

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the guy that answered this MUST be a Democrat as he doesn't know what he is talking about! But I'll be nice... A 2002 Ford doesn't use Freon, it uses r134a refrigerant. Also, there are a lot of reasons besides low refrigerant that can cause it not to cool. First make sure when the AC is turned on that the AC clutch is kicking in and turning the compressor. If the compressor is running you should have a mechanic (or pick up some cheap gauges) and see what your pressures are. Let me know what you find out and I will help you.

I have a 2006 Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition my tires are P245/65/R17. I believe this is a standard size for all editions.