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1999 Explorer XLT My rear window wiper somehow no longer touches the glass when it is activated.  I’ve retracted the arm and the spring snaps it back into place, but the blade appears to be 2-3mm away from the glass.  Has anyone had this problem?  I’m wondering if this is due to the cold, or excessive salt build-up somewhere in the arm or motor assembly.  TIA. — Erik Coleman

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Lift the arm away from the window and put a slight bend in it toward the window.  I had to do this with my 98 XLT.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> 1999 Explorer XLT > My rear window wiper somehow no longer touches the glass when it is > activated.  I’ve retracted the arm and the spring snaps it back into place, > but the blade appears to be 2-3mm away from the glass.  Has anyone had this > problem?  I’m wondering if this is due to the cold, or excessive salt > build-up somewhere in the arm or motor assembly.  TIA. > — > Erik Coleman

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I have had my 1999 Explorer in the shop  6 times to have the air bag system repaired. The self test for the air bag fails and the yellow air bag light stays lighted all of the time. I hear that some models that have the new wiring harness to allow for the side airbag option are having this problem. Anyone else having the same experience? I have had it 11 months and it has 21,000 miles on it…….really frustrating!

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> I have had my 1999 Explorer in the shop  6 times to have the air bag system > repaired. The self test for the air bag fails and the yellow air bag light > stays lighted all of the time. I hear that some models that have the new > wiring harness to allow for the side airbag option are having this problem. > Anyone else having the same experience? I have had it 11 months and it has > 21,000 miles on it…….really frustrating!

There is a TSB/recall for defective/corroded air bag connectors.

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>…whats all this i hear about the cam tensioner? is there a TSB for it?

Ongoing problems with some SOHC engines involving the way cam tensioners were designed. Symptoms are engine sounds like a diesel, rattling. Surprised that you have not experienced any problems considering the engine first debut was in the 1997 model year. I don’t know if there is a TSB out or not.

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My Mistake, I read the initial post with out thought…. I have the OHV, sorry guys. …kinda glad after reading all above. Does anyone know overall which is a more reliable motor? Would have got the OHC or the 5.0L if it was available in a stick. Kurt >…whats all this i hear about the cam tensioner? is there a TSB for it? > Ongoing problems with some SOHC engines involving the way cam tensioners were > designed. Symptoms are engine sounds like a diesel, rattling. Surprised that > you have not experienced any problems considering the engine first debut was in > the 1997 model year. > I don’t know if there is a TSB out or not.

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Mark, The throttle lump was something that a lot of the Explorers were experiencing. I don’t recall if it was SOHC specific. Ben – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Ben, >Wonder what the cause was of the slight stick in the gas pedal.  I have >the same thing, but haven’t bothered to get it fixed, figured they >would say that it’s normal. >Mark > ‘98 XLT. 13,000. > Slight stick in initial gas pedal travel. Noisy powersteering. Both > fixed without charge. > Ben. > >I am curious of how many SOHC Explorer owners had problems, or had >no problems. > >Please give > >                                  1) year > >                                  2) mileage > >                                  3) problems, if any ,with engine > >1999 XLT  4600 miles , no problems yet > — > Ben Kaufman > Do not send SPAM. I will send it back to your de-hacked ISP > with a letter of complaint. Section 301 does not apply because > you have been forewarned! > For all others, change the domain name to pobox >Before you buy.

– Ben Kaufman Do not send SPAM. I will send it back to your de-hacked ISP with a letter of complaint. Section 301 does not apply because you have been forewarned! For all others, change the domain name to pobox

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1998 Sport 4X4 31,500 mi Cam tensioner repaired twice.  So far so good on second repair.

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>Ben, >Wonder what the cause was of the slight stick in the gas pedal.  I have >the same thing, but haven’t bothered to get it fixed, figured they >would say that it’s normal. >Mark

A new throttle body will fix the sticking gas pedal. Many posts here have claimed to have gotten a letter from Ford extending the warranty on the throttle body to 5 years/50K miles for this reason. After having my second throttle body installed a year ago for the sticking problem, it hasn’t came back. Check with your dealer about warranty. Robert * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!

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>I am curious of how many SOHC Explorer owners had problems, or had no problems. >Please give >                                  1) year >                                  2) mileage >                                  3) problems, if any ,with engine

1998 Sport SOHC 14,300 cam tensioner replaced July ‘99 at 9,000 miles, intital warm startup has elimatated but has slight rattle between 2,500 and 3,000 rpms when cold.

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> I am curious of how many SOHC Explorer owners had problems, or had no problems. > Please give >                                   1) year >                                   2) mileage >                                   3) problems, if any ,with engine > 1999 XLT  4600 miles , no problems yet

1. 1998 2.  43000 mi 3.  Sounds like Mack truck! Would not buy another one! Maybe V8 next time.

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1999 XLT SOHC 6000 miles. Only problem so far – rear window wiper replaced under warranty. Regards…Dad – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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‘98 Sport SOHC – 37K miles. Engine REPLACED at around 18K.  Oil filter exploded due to "unknown oil pressure build up".  Ford engineering was consulted and they said they wanted the engine to do an "autopsy" on why it happened.  Gave me a new engine for free. Before hand, I had the common cam tensioner problem.  Dealer did an adjustment which mostly helped but not totally.  The new engine has not shown this problem at all. No problems with the new engine at all (from 37,000 – 18,000 = 19K miles on it).  Don’t ask me about problems with the rest of the truck, though.

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AWD re: a SOHC survey? Not possible. Am I not correct?

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> 1) 1998 > 2) 13450 KM > 3) problems with AWD ( transfer case, speed sensors and wiring ), changed > power steering hose with additional clamp because of vibrations, since two > weeks noisy power window on passengers side and intermittent squealing > engine noise, idle becomes rougher. > Had a 1993 Explorer before, the only problem was a brocken tailgatebracket. > Mark

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>I am curious of how many SOHC Explorer owners had problems, or had no problems. >Please give     >                                  1) year >                                  2) mileage >                                  3) problems, if any ,with engine >1999 XLT  4600 miles , no problems yet

1999 Explorer Sport 11,486 Engine rattles during acceleration above 2500rpms when cold.  No problem (as far as I can tell) when warm.  Occasionally makes a loud groan noise during startup.  Timing belt tensioners replaced last month.  Problem still remains.

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Ben, Wonder what the cause was of the slight stick in the gas pedal.  I have the same thing, but haven’t bothered to get it fixed, figured they would say that it’s normal. Mark – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> ‘98 XLT. 13,000. > Slight stick in initial gas pedal travel. Noisy powersteering. Both > fixed without charge. > Ben. >I am curious of how many SOHC Explorer owners had problems, or had no problems. >Please give >                                  1) year >                                  2) mileage >                                  3) problems, if any ,with engine >1999 XLT  4600 miles , no problems yet > — > Ben Kaufman > Do not send SPAM. I will send it back to your de-hacked ISP > with a letter of complaint. Section 301 does not apply because > you have been forewarned! > For all others, change the domain name to pobox

Before you buy.

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2000 XLT 4×4 2000 miles no problems

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97 Sport 5spd manual SOHC 8000miles (yes 8000 miles) No problems …whats all this i hear about the cam tensioner? is there a TSB for it? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I am curious of how many SOHC Explorer owners had problems, or had no problems. >Please give >                                  1) year >                                  2) mileage >                                  3) problems, if any ,with engine >1999 XLT  4600 miles , no problems yet > 1999 Explorer Sport > 11,486 > Engine rattles during acceleration above 2500rpms when cold.  No > problem (as far as I can tell) when warm.  Occasionally makes a loud > groan noise during startup.  Timing belt tensioners replaced last > month.  Problem still remains.

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Year: ‘97 Milage: 74K Problems: Replaced cam tensioner, rear pinion seal and A/C pressure cycling switch. All under warranty. Other than that, my Explorer is very dependable.

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‘99 sport,17 K sohc,5 spd. auto,no problems. been running royal purple 5w30 synthetic, changing it every 6k and filter every 3k,Mobil 1 filter ,or Pure 1. Billy

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Year: ‘97 > Milage: 74K > Problems: Replaced cam tensioner, rear pinion seal and A/C pressure > cycling switch. All under warranty. Other than that, my Explorer is very > dependable.

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year-1998 Sport mileage 42,000 Problems- Cam tensioner rattle Dealer could not verify manifold gaskets -am replacing myself Leaks oil from rear seals and oil pan throtte body replaced 4 times That is just the engine related problems

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1) 1998 2) 13450 KM 3) problems with AWD ( transfer case, speed sensors and wiring ), changed power steering hose with additional clamp because of vibrations, since two weeks noisy power window on passengers side and intermittent squealing engine noise, idle becomes rougher. Had a 1993 Explorer before, the only problem was a brocken tailgatebracket. Mark

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Year: 1999 Mileage: 20,000 Problems: None — You can visit CyberFit, Inc.’s homepage at: http://cyberfit.home.att.net

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Mine is a 1997 XLT with 49K.  First developed the infamous cam tensioner problem in the spring of 98–was repaired under warranty.  Returned spring of 99.  It was again repaired under warranty although I had problems apparently with the service job after they removed the engine, and one of the belts started shredding, leaving me stranded on an interstate highway. It was finally fixed, and I’ve had no problems for about the last 10 months. I don’t have 100% confidence in the vehicle, though.  Hindsight, I would have gotten the V-8; I chose the SOHC because of reviews which recommended it. Also had the sticky accelerator problem fixed under warranty. Rick

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1998 XLT 20000 mi replaced one sticking throttle body No other problems Dick OKeefe

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1) 1997 XLT 2) 69,300 3) Cam tensioners, intake manifold gaskets, rear pinon seal — Jim jrsauer (at) deltanet (dot) com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I am curious of how many SOHC Explorer owners had problems, or had no problems. > Please give >                                   1) year >                                   2) mileage >                                   3) problems, if any ,with engine > 1999 XLT  4600 miles , no problems yet

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‘98 XLT. 13,000. Slight stick in initial gas pedal travel. Noisy powersteering. Both fixed without charge. Ben. >I am curious of how many SOHC Explorer owners had problems, or had no problems. >Please give     >                                  1) year >                                  2) mileage >                                  3) problems, if any ,with engine >1999 XLT  4600 miles , no problems yet

– Ben Kaufman Do not send SPAM. I will send it back to your de-hacked ISP with a letter of complaint. Section 301 does not apply because you have been forewarned! For all others, change the domain name to pobox

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Same problems fixed as you Benjaman, I have a 98 sport loaded and 22000 miles and no problems right now…..

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> ‘98 XLT. 13,000. > Slight stick in initial gas pedal travel. Noisy powersteering. Both > fixed without charge. > Ben. >I am curious of how many SOHC Explorer owners had problems, or had no problems. >Please give >                                  1) year >                                  2) mileage >                                  3) problems, if any ,with engine >1999 XLT  4600 miles , no problems yet > — > Ben Kaufman > Do not send SPAM. I will send it back to your de-hacked ISP > with a letter of complaint. Section 301 does not apply because > you have been forewarned! > For all others, change the domain name to pobox

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A friend of mine has a 97 sohc and his did the same thing yours is doing and they replaced the cam tentioners….She had 32xxx miles on hers…

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I am curious of how many SOHC Explorer owners had problems, or had no problems. >Please give >                                  1) year >                                  2) mileage >                                  3) problems, if any ,with engine >1999 XLT  4600 miles , no problems yet > 1997 xlt, 28,312 miles, all of the recalls done, > new rattle sound in engine when we start it up.

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No inidication is given nor needed.  The fob has separate lock and unlock buttons. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> In article > > I have the shop manuals, so figuring out >which wires was not hard. > > Easy installation.  Wire tail included is >long enough.  Harness is > snip > Davey, > Thanks a million.  I got it working this >weekend.  Your info was > exactly on the mark.  Thanks for taking the >time to post all the info. >When you wired it all up, is there some external >indication that it’s locked/unlocked like a chirp >or a flash of the blinkers? >Steve >Before you buy.

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> In article

> I have the shop manuals, so figuring out

which wires was not hard. > Easy installation.  Wire tail included is

long enough.  Harness is > snip > Davey, > Thanks a million.  I got it working this

weekend.  Your info was > exactly on the mark.  Thanks for taking the

time to post all the info. When you wired it all up, is there some external indication that it’s locked/unlocked like a chirp or a flash of the blinkers? Steve Before you buy.

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> I have the shop manuals, so figuring out which wires was not hard. > Easy installation.  Wire tail included is long enough.  Harness is

snip Davey, Thanks a million.  I got it working this weekend.  Your info was exactly on the mark.  Thanks for taking the time to post all the info. Before you buy.

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> J.C. Whitney has one for 30.00.   Comes to 40.00 with shipping.   I > just installed one this last weekend for my 92.  works great.  Found > the best ( and easiest ) place to get to the wiring harness was in the > back seat area.  I took out the small seat of the 60/40 rear seat and > the harness runs right below it.  I put the unit in the drivers side > rear wheel compartment where the rear washer tank is.

Thanks a lot.  I ended up ordering that very one.  I’m a little worried about the complexity of the wiring harness.  Did the instructions provide adequate information on which wires to tap?  Did you have to buy additional wire to mount it there?  The wiring harness below the back seat, was it under the carpet?  Thanks. Before you buy.

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I have the shop manuals, so figuring out which wires was not hard. Easy installation.  Wire tail included is long enough.  Harness is under carpet.  The only problem was the instructions indicate general manufacturers color code.  I found unlock and lock reversed.  Simple to test once installed.  I pushed the lock button and it would unlock and visa versa.  You have to find a 12 volt source.  I think this was the thick white wire.  Maybe it was black/white.   I used a volt meter to find it.  Then I pulled the fuse for the circuit which is in the power distribution panel on the passengers side front wheel well in the engine compartment.  Cut the wires, spliced and soldered.  Put the fuse back in and tested. Essentially, there was the Lock wire.  This is cut and the Gray wire is attached to the end heading back to the drivers side door.  The Green wire is attached to the end heading to the passengers door. The Unlock wire is cut with the same procedure.  Blue wire to the drivers side and yellow to the passengers side.  White wire is connected to ground and Red is connected to Power.  Velcro the unit to the rear wheel well and voila! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> J.C. Whitney has one for 30.00.   Comes to 40.00 with shipping.   I > just installed one this last weekend for my 92.  works great.  Found > the best ( and easiest ) place to get to the wiring harness was in the > back seat area.  I took out the small seat of the 60/40 rear seat and > the harness runs right below it.  I put the unit in the drivers side > rear wheel compartment where the rear washer tank is. >Thanks a lot.  I ended up ordering that very one.  I’m a little worried >about the complexity of the wiring harness.  Did the instructions >provide adequate information on which wires to tap?  Did you have to >buy additional wire to mount it there?  The wiring harness below the >back seat, was it under the carpet?  Thanks. >Before you buy.

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Can anyone recommend an aftermarket remote keyless entry system for a 1999 Explorer ( 4.0 OHV, pw, pdl, etc. ).  I’m not looking for an alarm of anything difficult to install, just a remote door unlock.  Thanks. Before you buy.

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J.C. Whitney has one for 30.00.   Comes to 40.00 with shipping.   I just installed one this last weekend for my 92.  works great.  Found the best ( and easiest ) place to get to the wiring harness was in the back seat area.  I took out the small seat of the 60/40 rear seat and the harness runs right below it.  I put the unit in the drivers side rear wheel compartment where the rear washer tank is. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Can anyone recommend an aftermarket remote keyless entry system for a >1999 Explorer ( 4.0 OHV, pw, pdl, etc. ).  I’m not looking for an alarm >of anything difficult to install, just a remote door unlock.  Thanks. >Before you buy.

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if your explorer engine is makeing a tapping noise when you start it up cold the connection rods are bad .caught mine just in time before warrenty was up,complete tear down.

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Heard they all do it.  Cassette type cam chain tensioner or some shit. Check the TSB… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >if your explorer engine is makeing a tapping noise when you start it up cold >the connection rods are bad .caught mine just in time before warrenty was >up,complete tear down.

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I have a 1999 Explorer Sport that has a misfire or shudder that occurs at 2500 to 3000 RPM.  The engine runs fine above or below these RPM’s.  The vehicle shakes so badly that the back window rattles.  I’ve taken it back to the dealer but they cannot seem to find what the problem is.  Can anyone help me. Thanks, Kip

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Motorcraft spark plugs are prone to cracking insulators… Check the plugs and wires… could have a wire on the exhaust manifold. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I have a 1999 Explorer Sport that has a misfire or shudder that occurs at > 2500 to 3000 RPM.  The engine runs fine above or below these RPM’s.  The > vehicle shakes so badly that the back window rattles.  I’ve taken it back to > the dealer but they cannot seem to find what the problem is.  Can anyone > help me.

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The safety recall about using the housing bolt of the fuel line for the jumper cable ground didn’t apply to 99s.  It didn’t apply to my 98.  The recall simply put a plastic flag note saying not to do that.  That was put on my 98 at the factory.  Sorry about the confusion. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > You mean all along the grounding cable shouldn’t be connected to that hose > thing!? Good safety tip > I was a bit miffed when the day before I took my ‘99 in for the cruise cable > and they didn’t mention the other recall. Shouldn’t the dealers know about > recalls in advance or do they get the same letter from Ford and react then? > I have to admit that when I got this recall I thought it was a ‘duh’ too. > Just like the > recall to put a little tag saying not to put the grounding jumper cable on > the bolt that > holds the shielded fuel line.

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        Haven’t read this newsgroup for awhile so I don’t know whether this recent recall notice has been discussed yet.         "For Motor Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1998-1999 Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles…."  to wit: "The secondary hood latch on the affected vehicles may stick in the open position due to corrosion. If the vehicle’s primary latch is not engaged during vehicle operation, the secondary latch could remain open and the vehicle hood may fly-up."         Has anyone else gotten this notice? Has anyone experienced difficulty with the hood latch system? Seems like a ‘duh’ situation to me. If you make certain the hood is latched tight when shutting it, I don’t see how it could fly up. Plus, which latch is privary vs. that which is secondary? Is the latch at the hood primary while the inside lever to "pop the hood" secondary? I would guess if corrosion is the problem, keeping the latch on the hood well lubed would prevent trouble. Any thoughts? I have a ‘98 Explorer and have not had any indications of problems with the hood latch system. I live on the Gulf Coast where corrosion from salt is an ever-present problem. I invest heavily in lubes and anti-corrosion sprays to prevent rust and sticking. Think as a person of action; act as a person of thought!

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When you pull the hood release under the dash you release the primary latch, the secondary or safety latch is the one that you have to stick your hand through the grill to release. The secondary or saftey latch holds the hood from flying up while driving like when the primary latch fails or if you didn’t close the hood fully. To check you secondary latch do this pull the handle under the dash to release the primary latch. Then try to open the hood all the way without releasing the secondary latch. If you can open the hood all the way by just releasing the primary latch, this means the secondary latch is not operating properly. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->    Haven’t read this newsgroup for awhile so I don’t know whether this recent >recall notice has been discussed yet. >    "For Motor Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle >safety exists in certain 1998-1999 Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles…."  to >wit: "The secondary hood latch on the affected vehicles may stick in the open >position due to corrosion. If the vehicle’s primary latch is not engaged during >vehicle operation, the secondary latch could remain open and the vehicle hood >may fly-up." >    Has anyone else gotten this notice? Has anyone experienced difficulty with the >hood latch system? Seems like a ‘duh’ situation to me. If you make certain the >hood is latched tight when shutting it, I don’t see how it could fly up. Plus, >which latch is privary vs. that which is secondary? Is the latch at the hood >primary while the inside lever to "pop the hood" secondary? I would guess if >corrosion is the problem, keeping the latch on the hood well lubed would >prevent trouble. Any thoughts? I have a ‘98 Explorer and have not had any >indications of problems with the hood latch system. I live on the Gulf Coast >where corrosion from salt is an ever-present problem. I invest heavily in lubes >and anti-corrosion sprays to prevent rust and sticking. >Think as a person of action; act as a person of thought!

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I have to admit that when I got this recall I thought it was a ‘duh’ too.  Just like the recall to put a little tag saying not to put the grounding jumper cable on the bolt that holds the shielded fuel line. In any case, I’ll let them change the secondary latch during my next service if it makes them feel better. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >         Haven’t read this newsgroup for awhile so I don’t know whether this recent > recall notice has been discussed yet. >         "For Motor Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle > safety exists in certain 1998-1999 Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles…."  to > wit: "The secondary hood latch on the affected vehicles may stick in the open > position due to corrosion. If the vehicle’s primary latch is not engaged during > vehicle operation, the secondary latch could remain open and the vehicle hood > may fly-up." >         Has anyone else gotten this notice? Has anyone experienced difficulty with the > hood latch system? Seems like a ‘duh’ situation to me. If you make certain the > hood is latched tight when shutting it, I don’t see how it could fly up. Plus, > which latch is privary vs. that which is secondary? Is the latch at the hood > primary while the inside lever to "pop the hood" secondary? I would guess if > corrosion is the problem, keeping the latch on the hood well lubed would > prevent trouble. Any thoughts? I have a ‘98 Explorer and have not had any > indications of problems with the hood latch system. I live on the Gulf Coast > where corrosion from salt is an ever-present problem. I invest heavily in lubes > and anti-corrosion sprays to prevent rust and sticking. > Think as a person of action; act as a person of thought!

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I HAVE RECIEVED MY RECALL ON MY 98 SPORT AND IS BEING FIXED AS I WRITE.

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Well you don’t have to shout about it….we aren’t deaf you know!  ;-) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I HAVE RECIEVED MY RECALL ON MY 98 SPORT AND IS BEING FIXED AS I WRITE.

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You mean all along the grounding cable shouldn’t be connected to that hose thing!? Good safety tip I was a bit miffed when the day before I took my ‘99 in for the cruise cable and they didn’t mention the other recall. Shouldn’t the dealers know about recalls in advance or do they get the same letter from Ford and react then?

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have to admit that when I got this recall I thought it was a ‘duh’ too. Just like the > recall to put a little tag saying not to put the grounding jumper cable on the bolt that > holds the shielded fuel line.

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> You mean all along the grounding cable shouldn’t be connected to that hose > thing!? Good safety tip > I was a bit miffed when the day before I took my ‘99 in for the cruise cable > and they didn’t mention the other recall. Shouldn’t the dealers know about > recalls in advance or do they get the same letter from Ford and react then?

They plug the VIN number into their computer and get a list of recalls… They should have let you know of any others.

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On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of cigarettes. Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded with every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the rumble of the exhaust

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It seems to hold my Nokia cellular phone quite well (when the phone is not being charged). – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little >rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of >cigarettes. >Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded with >every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the >rumble >of the exhaust

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That little rectangular box fits my Genie door opener to a ‘T’!  But if you think that the box was made for a pack of cigarettes – you probably think that the floor was made as the ash tray -John – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little > rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of > cigarettes. > Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded with > every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the rumble > of the exhaust

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Uhhh…that’s exactly what it’s for.  That would be why it’s right next to the ashtray! -4w

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A good place to stuff all your parking tickets! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little > rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of > cigarettes. > Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded with > every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the rumble > of the exhaust

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Hey smart guy. How about this. A place to hold your garage door opener or cell phone. Dumb ass smoker.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little >rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of >cigarettes. >Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded with >every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the rumble >of the exhaust

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How nice to have such friendly, helpful people here such as "Somedude".  I’m sure Jay really appreciates your wonderfully open and supportive suggestions. — Lew – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hey smart guy. How about this. A place to hold your garage door opener or >cell phone. Dumb ass smoker. >On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little >rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of >cigarettes. >Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded >with >every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the >rumble >of the exhaust

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Wow, glad to see we have some ass smokers on the list.  Appears we have a choad smoker named "somedude" too..

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey smart guy. How about this. A place to hold your garage door opener or > cell phone. Dumb ass smoker. >On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little >rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of >cigarettes. >Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded > with >every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the > rumble >of the exhaust

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>Hey smart guy. How about this. A place to hold your garage door opener or >cell phone. Dumb ass smoker.

Actually, CHIEF…I don’t smoke.  It was just an observation.  Feel smart? Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded with every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the rumble of the exhaust

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Well, you’ll get all sorts of replies from this posting. Somebody opened up this can of worms about 2 months ago and all hell broke loose. Maybe the box is for a pack of cigarettes, maybe it’s for a child’s drink box (or a adult drink box if you so choose), maybe it’s for a cell phone. The point is, it’s your Explorer, you can pick and choose what you put in it. I have a 96 and I don’t have the same console so I’m not familiar with it. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little > rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of > cigarettes. > Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded with > every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the rumble > of the exhaust

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Well, you’ll get all sorts of replies from this posting. Somebody opened >up this can of worms about 2 months ago and all hell broke loose. >Maybe the box is for a pack of cigarettes, maybe it’s for a child’s >drink box (or a adult drink box if you so choose), maybe it’s for a cell >phone. The point is, it’s your Explorer, you can pick and choose what >you put in it. I have a 96 and I don’t have the same console so I’m not >familiar with it. > On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little > rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of > cigarettes. > Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded with > every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the rumble > of the exhaust

Actually mine doubles as my penny tray…since I don’t have a coin slot for it. David TDC Keeper of the Fountain of the Nations

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Just put in the Borla exhaust – and you can have your rumble back.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little >rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of >cigarettes. >Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded with >every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the rumble >of the exhaust

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>Just put in the Borla exhaust – and you can have your rumble back. >On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little >rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of >cigarettes. >Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded >with >every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the >rumble >of the exhaust

Actually it’s for a box of condoms.  The mechanic is SUPPOSED to use them when you take the vehicle back to the dealer for service Former Virgin

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>Hey smart guy. How about this. A place to hold your garage door opener or >cell phone. Dumb ass smoker.

Some of us don’t even need to use that slot for a garage door opener since we have the overhead console.  Actaully, I don’t even have a garage door, so I’m currently using the overhead console for a pair of smaller sunglasses.  I currently use that slot to place my used kleenexes. Jeffrey L. Jue http://www2.msstate.edu/~lj4

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> On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that > little rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for > a pack of cigarettes.

According to the Ford manuals, there is 1 and only 1 use for this space: a package of pocket sized Klennex – this is Klennex that that women keep in their purse, comes in the little plastic package Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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> On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console..that little > rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t made for a pack of > cigarettes.

It’s actually an eyeglass/sunglass case holder.  I remember reading that once on one of the online car price sites (edmunds, etc.) that exaustively list out the features and options for the vehicles.  When it got to describing the console, it mentioned the felt-line cubbies, the double cup holders with the removeable inserts, and a glass case holder.

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Hey, nice use of CHIEF. Keep up the good work! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Hey smart guy. How about this. A place to hold your garage door opener or >cell phone. Dumb ass smoker. > Actually, CHIEF…I don’t smoke.  It was just an observation.  Feel smart? > Jay – 1999 Explorer Sport.  Black on grey leather, CD, cassette, loaded with > every option.  It’s quick, but it’s not a Mustang.  Damn, how i miss the rumble > of the exhaust

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> > On my 99 Sport..on the right hand side of the center console.. > that little rectangular box..just try and TELL me that wasn’t > made for a pack of cigarettes. > It’s actually an eyeglass/sunglass case holder.  I remember reading > that once on one of the online car price sites (edmunds, etc.) that > exaustively list out the features and options for the vehicles. > When it got to describing the console, it mentioned the felt-line > cubbies, the double cup holders with the removeable inserts, and a > glass case holder.

No, according to Ford it is for a package of pocket sized Klennex, the kind that come in the little plastic packages. You didn’t think Ford would make an SUV without designing in the place for Klennex, did you? Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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I had a similar problem over a year back.  When in the interval mode, mine would sort of set there own interval; every 3 sec., then every 5, then continuous, etc.  The dealer replaced the motor and it’s been fine since. Damalek ‘97 V8 AWD

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joe your concern is caused by a short in your multi function swth contact your dealer and inform them im sure they can help rickh

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Sorry if this has been answered – I searched and found posts with the same question, but no answers. My 1999 Explorer randomly turns on the front wipers (every few minutes!) and they also come on when I use my turn signal.  I hate to waste a day at the dealer to diagnose and another day once they get the part, so I thought I would ask here if there is an easy fix to this problem. Thanks for any suggestions, Joe

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