# \#explorer-sport **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/explorer-sport/14362.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Engine noise on cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-on-cold-start/195464)
**Author:** [@jd8516\_190769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jd8516_190769)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-on-cold-start/195464 "2024-07-30T21:17:41Z")
My wife’s car started making this noise a few weeks ago. I’m hoping someone can help point me in the right direction as far as figuring out what’s going on. It only happens on the first start of the day (cold start) and … --- ## [Ford Sohc 4.0 - Normal or Not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-sohc-4-0-normal-or-not/193317)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-sohc-4-0-normal-or-not/193317 "2023-10-24T22:02:55Z")
2001 4.0 on my explorer sport. During a cold start the chains make noise for 1 or 2 seconds max and then are completely quiet after that both when idling and driving at any RPM. Even if the engine is turned off after com… --- ## [01 Explorer Ignition Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-explorer-ignition-problem/193387)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-explorer-ignition-problem/193387 "2023-10-16T18:51:23Z")
2001 Ford Explorer 4.0. The key spins freely in the ignition cylinder. There’s no resistance whatsoever when turning it and it doesn’t click to the multiple on positions, just turns completely freely like a key that you’… --- ## [New coolant temperature sensor help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-coolant-temperature-sensor-help/193213)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-coolant-temperature-sensor-help/193213 "2023-10-03T23:21:02Z")
Hey guys, I was replacing the temperature gauge sender on my 2001 Ford Explorer 4.0. The temperature gauge stopped working and I inspected the connector for the sender and sure enough it was physically damaged/cracked. I… --- ## [Operating 4wd Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/operating-4wd-question/193005)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/operating-4wd-question/193005 "2023-09-22T21:03:32Z")
Hey guys I just bought a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport with the v6 and 4wd (This is my first 4wd car) with 197k miles to use as my daily driver once it starts getting outside… My question is: Does the car have to be in neu… --- ## [Dealership or Garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-or-garage/183820)
**Author:** [@bctice1990\_180531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bctice1990_180531)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-or-garage/183820 "2022-04-27T06:09:08Z")
So I bought a car from a used dealership and when I purchased it they told me that they put on new catalytic converter. So driving it home and the check engine light comes on I call the dealership and they said to take i… --- ## [1996 ford explore air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-explore-air-conditioner/177175)
**Author:** [@URDMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/URDMAN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-explore-air-conditioner/177175 "2021-06-01T18:17:20Z")
Started car and air conditioner. Heard a pop and air conditioning was gone. Where do I start checking. ? Borrow air conditioner gages from autozone to find leak? Help!