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I am interested in installing an aftermarket mobile dvd player/moinotr system on my 2002 Explorer. I am looking at out-of-dash type player because I would only bring the player along when we go on a long road trip with the kids. I would like to get some advice and recommendation with such installation. Thanks in advance Pat

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Depending on how much you want to spend, you can do anything.  I personally like the setup with two screens, one in the back of each headrest.  It gives you more options and the kids or whoever can see it easier.  You also have the option of adding individual controls/listening devices and if you choose later on to add a video game system or get a satellite feed, they both don’t have to watch or do the same thing.  The center console is a good place for the DVD player if you don’t mind giving up the space.  Then a FM modulator gives you the option of either listening to the radio/CD or what ever they are watching on the TV’s. This costs more and you can’t just remove it when you don’t want it in there. Otherwise they have a console all in one removable units, but you need the space between the front seats like most minivans have. You could get a ceiling mounted one but I beleive they installed to stay as well. Thats my 2 cents.  Hope it helps. Joey

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Your owners manual should have detailed instructions on proper usage of child seats. The manufacturers have taken great pains to ensure the safety of our children and I would tend to rely more on the printed matter than anecdotal information. — Jim Warman

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> It appears my 2002 Explorer EB (w/o 3rd row) only has the anchors in the > rear.  Does anyone know if these are considered to be part of the > Exploerer’s anchor for a child seat?  From first looks it appears the only > way to these would be over the seat back since the carpeted plastic flap > which folds with the seat (when folder flat) limits you from getting to > these. > Any commenst from anyone here who uses a rear facing seat in the back 2nd > row ?

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It appears my 2002 Explorer EB (w/o 3rd row) only has the anchors in the rear.  Does anyone know if these are considered to be part of the Exploerer’s anchor for a child seat?  From first looks it appears the only way to these would be over the seat back since the carpeted plastic flap which folds with the seat (when folder flat) limits you from getting to these. Any commenst from anyone here who uses a rear facing seat in the back 2nd row ?

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NCPINE,    Please describe the noise a little better.  Sound, duration, etc.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >  BURP. Where’s my beer? Oh and: >Nope… >See the few thousand posts concerning the 4.0 SOHC timing chain rattle. >Welcome to owning a 4.0 SOHC. >Ford should stick with what they do best – using 30 year outdated >technology.  When they try to move up to 1980’s technology they fall flat on >their face, or attempt to cheapen it beyond all usability. >JS > Call me nuts, but I think that using Synthetic Oil has made that problem > go away for me. > -M

Makes sense to me.  I personally think the problem may lie in either the oil passages being too small or the oil pumps being lame, than the tensioner itself (of course neither of those are cheap to do, since they’d require the engine being removed from the vehicle)… Probably a synthetic oil with a very thin cold viscosity (like -5w20 or something) could "cure" the problem – just locating such a creature won’t be easy. JS

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Nope… See the few thousand posts concerning the 4.0 SOHC timing chain rattle. Welcome to owning a 4.0 SOHC. Ford should stick with what they do best – using 30 year outdated technology.  When they try to move up to 1980’s technology they fall flat on their face, or attempt to cheapen it beyond all usability. JS

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have noticed when starting the engine on a cold morning that the engine makes > a noise that sounds like metal on metal that goes away in about a minute after > the engine warms. The Ford dealer service manager said it was the ABS system > Has anyone else heard of this or experienced this? Thanks

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I have noticed when starting the engine on a cold morning that the engine makes a noise that sounds like metal on metal that goes away in about a minute after the engine warms. The Ford dealer service manager said it was the ABS system Has anyone else heard of this or experienced this? Thanks

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On a 99 EB Explorer my rear window wiper misses about ten inches in the middle of the window.  I noticed that the wiper arm was some what loose as it joins the tailgate.  The looseness may be normal or is that my problem?  If that is the problem, I assume I take off the plastic trim inside the tailgate to get to the wiper arm motor and so on inside.  Any comments from anyone who has been there?  GCS

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Mine does the same thing 2002 Explorer Sport.  However, in my case I know why.  The vehicle was driven with the rear gate up and it bumped into the garage door.  The arm is slightly bent.  I would rather not say who was driving at the time.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> On a 99 EB Explorer my rear window wiper misses about ten inches in the middle > of the window.  I noticed that the wiper arm was some what loose as it joins > the tailgate.  The looseness may be normal or is that my problem?  If that is > the problem, I assume I take off the plastic trim inside the tailgate to get to > the wiper arm motor and so on inside.  Any comments from anyone who has been > there?  GCS

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Mine does as well.  I think it’s a common problem as there’s a service bulletin on the problem.  I’ve got more pressing problems I’m trying to track down, and also trying to find out how to get the full text of these service bulletins.  I’ll let you know if I find anything. –jimbo – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Mine does the same thing 2002 Explorer Sport.  However, in my case I know > why.  The vehicle was driven with the rear gate up and it bumped into the > garage door.  The arm is slightly bent.  I would rather not say who was > driving at the time. > On a 99 EB Explorer my rear window wiper misses about ten inches in the >  middle > of the window.  I noticed that the wiper arm was some what loose as it >  joins > the tailgate.  The looseness may be normal or is that my problem?  If that >  is > the problem, I assume I take off the plastic trim inside the tailgate to >  get to > the wiper arm motor and so on inside.  Any comments from anyone who has >  been > there?  GCS

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Try removing the arm ( lift off the cover and remove nut) and unhook the spring and then make sure the arm pivot is free and not binding in the pivot pin. Oil it up a little and reinstall. That pivot pin can corrode and bind/freeze up. wth

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> On a 99 EB Explorer my rear window wiper misses about ten inches in the middle > of the window.  I noticed that the wiper arm was some what loose as it joins > the tailgate.  The looseness may be normal or is that my problem?  If that is > the problem, I assume I take off the plastic trim inside the tailgate to get to > the wiper arm motor and so on inside.  Any comments from anyone who has been > there?  GCS

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I have a 2002 Explorer Limited, and the side mirrors are supposed to have the defroster feature, but I just can’t figure out to turn it on. Is it turned on by itself? Can anyone help? Pat

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Pat asked: > I have a 2002 Explorer Limited, and the side mirrors > are supposed to have the defroster feature, but I > just can’t figure out to turn it on. Is it turned on > by itself? Can anyone help?

When you turn on the rear-window defroster, they come on as well. You’ll love ‘em!

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It turns on when you turn on the rear window defroster. Regards, Ed White – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I have a 2002 Explorer Limited, and the side mirrors > are supposed to have the defroster feature, but I > just can’t figure out to turn it on. Is it turned on > by itself? Can anyone help? > Pat

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Mine work with the rear defroster button.  ’99 Limited.

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Does anyone know of a one piece cargo liner for my 2002 Explorer with the rear seats down? I don"t have a set of third row seats?  Is the 2002 based on a pickup frame? Will any of the pickup bed liners fit? Thanks, Rob

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You might take a look at the Husky product line. I just got a liner for my 2001 Expy that fits great. Shop around some too. Some of the online retailers advertised this liner with prices from 95$ up to 120$. I found mine at a local truck accessory store for 80$ plus tax. Rex

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Hi Rob, I got a WeatherTech for my 02 EB; I have a third row seat, but they sell both kinds.  I’ve been really impressed with the custom fit, and the surface is less slippery than that of the Husky Liner (at the time of my purchase, Husky had not yet released a liner for the new Explorer). Regards, David – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Does anyone know of a one piece cargo liner for my 2002 Explorer with > the rear seats down? I don"t have a set of third row seats? >  Is the 2002 based on a pickup frame? > Will any of the pickup bed liners fit? > Thanks, Rob

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The one I bought for my ‘02 XLT w/o rear seat fit perfectly, but the glued velcro attachment system has somewhat disappointed.  It came with the interior side panel protectors; took a couple of hours to get the fit perfect, but those gluey things aren’t that good.  I forgot if the vinyl one I got was a Husky or Catch-all: it wasn’t cheap; but what I want to point out is that with the rigid liners you’d have to unload your entire truck to get to the spare tire.  At least with the vinyl you can push things out of the way and lift up the tire cover. It’s one of the few times I was bright enough to think things through in advance, and actually benefitted too! Rick Bryan New York, NY – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi Rob, >I got a WeatherTech for my 02 EB; I have a third row seat, but they sell >both kinds.  I’ve been really impressed with the custom fit, and the surface >is less slippery than that of the Husky Liner (at the time of my purchase, >Husky had not yet released a liner for the new Explorer). >Regards, >David > Does anyone know of a one piece cargo liner for my 2002 Explorer with > the rear seats down? I don"t have a set of third row seats? >  Is the 2002 based on a pickup frame? > Will any of the pickup bed liners fit? > Thanks, Rob

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>I have a 2002 Explorer Sport Trac. I wanna put a custom exaust on it. I dont >want a gibson or borla. I it to be a single in and dual out muffler so i can >make it go straight out the back. I dont know the diameter of the muffler >going in but i want to put a 3 in pipe out from the muffler. Do you know >any1 that makes this kind of muffler. >TIA >Steve

Check out your local muffler shops (not Midas…). Usually, they can make what you want for far less than a pre-made setup. And it will often fit better. And you get a larger choice of components.

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I changed the oil in my truck today and while i was under the truck i was looking for any grease fittings and could not find any. Are there any on this truck. TIA Steve

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Consider Magnaflows 3" inlet 2.25 out x2 but use 2" pipe out I have this on my 3.0 Ranger it is absoloutely kickin ass wonderful course my exhaust guy knows his $h17

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a 2002 Explorer Sport Trac. I wanna put a custom exaust on it. I dont > want a gibson or borla. I it to be a single in and dual out muffler so i can > make it go straight out the back. I dont know the diameter of the muffler > going in but i want to put a 3 in pipe out from the muffler. Do you know > any1 that makes this kind of muffler. > TIA > Steve

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I have a 2002 Explorer Sport Trac. I wanna put a custom exaust on it. I dont want a gibson or borla. I it to be a single in and dual out muffler so i can make it go straight out the back. I dont know the diameter of the muffler going in but i want to put a 3 in pipe out from the muffler. Do you know any1 that makes this kind of muffler. TIA Steve

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So, the idea is to basically kill what little torque your engine puts out?

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a 2002 Explorer Sport Trac. I wanna put a custom exaust on it. I dont > want a gibson or borla. I it to be a single in and dual out muffler so i can > make it go straight out the back. I dont know the diameter of the muffler > going in but i want to put a 3 in pipe out from the muffler. Do you know > any1 that makes this kind of muffler. > TIA > Steve

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Taurus, Sable, CV, GM ti name a few. mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I tried a 2002 Explorer and it had a power adjustable gas and brake > pedal.  This is a nice feature for those of us who are length > impaired.  The explorer is just too much money, though.  Any other > autos have this?  Thanks. > Bob C > remove the oblivious

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I think any vehicle with an air bag should have this. My boss is short and has to basically sit right next to the wheel to reach the pedals. I hope she doesn’t have an accident in that car!

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I tried a 2002 Explorer and it had a power adjustable gas and brake pedal.  This is a nice feature for those of us who are length impaired.  The explorer is just too much money, though.  Any other autos have this?  Thanks. Bob C remove the oblivious

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> I tried a 2002 Explorer and it had a power adjustable gas and brake > pedal.  This is a nice feature for those of us who are length > impaired.  The explorer is just too much money, though.  Any other > autos have this?  Thanks.

Taurus, for one. At least as an option. — -Stephen H. Westin Any information or opinions in this message are mine: they do not represent the position of Cornell University or any of its sponsors.

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http://www.helminc.com Go there and follow the link for repair info. Eventually you’ll enter some search parameters.  Lots of stuff for the 2002 Explorer including service manual and wiring diagrams.  Unfortunately its all expensive.  Name of the game I suppose.

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Wow!  You weren’t kidding about expensive!  I almost fell off my chair.  Are they out of their minds or what?  I mean they don’t even give you any table of contents information or any details about what you’re buying.  What a racket.  I’m going to quit my job and go into the auto repair manual publishing business! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->http://www.helminc.com >Go there and follow the link for repair info. Eventually you’ll enter some >search parameters.  Lots of stuff for the 2002 Explorer including service >manual and wiring diagrams.  Unfortunately its all expensive.  Name of the game >I suppose.

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Hello:      I have a set for my 2002. It’s in book format. Looks good. Larry – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Helm calls these wiring diagrams.  Sells for about $50-60.  Does anyone know if >these are in the book format (the ones for my 96 Cobra were contained in a book >called an electrical & vacumn trouble shooting manual) or the big drafting >sheet format which are more like real wiring diagrams. >Thanks.

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Helm calls these wiring diagrams.  Sells for about $50-60.  Does anyone know if these are in the book format (the ones for my 96 Cobra were contained in a book called an electrical & vacumn trouble shooting manual) or the big drafting sheet format which are more like real wiring diagrams. Thanks.

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I can’t seem to find online any repair or service manual or this Helm wiring diagram manual for my 2002 Explorer XLT.  Any help please? Rick Bryan New York, NY – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Helm calls these wiring diagrams.  Sells for about $50-60.  Does anyone know if >these are in the book format (the ones for my 96 Cobra were contained in a book >called an electrical & vacumn trouble shooting manual) or the big drafting >sheet format which are more like real wiring diagrams. >Thanks.

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My message center is consistently reading about 6%-8% high.  Not bad, considering that all it knows about gas consumption is probably nothing more than the injector duty cycle (on/off time ratio).  Record the amount of gas required to fill the tank and the mileage since last fill-up.  Do it a few times, and you will be able to ‘calibrate’ your message center MPG reading too. IK

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a 02 Explorer LTD. I just want to find out > if the gas mileage reading from the Info Center > is accurate. I have been getting reading ranging > from 15.5 to 17 mile/gallon. It just seems higher > than what I have read from other’s posting. > Pat

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I have a 02 Explorer LTD. I just want to find out if the gas mileage reading from the Info Center is accurate. I have been getting reading ranging from 15.5 to 17 mile/gallon. It just seems higher than what I have read from other’s posting. Pat

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