# \#explorer **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/explorer/565.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer temperature dial not turning actuator shaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-temperature-dial-not-turning-actuator-shaft/199542)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-temperature-dial-not-turning-actuator-shaft/199542 "2025-03-23T01:37:05Z")
I thought the blend door actuator was bad and so replaced it. But before remounting the new one I powered it up and tested whether the temperature control dial was turning the shaft on the actuator. It does not. Tried it… --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer P1700](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205)
**Author:** [@Evanh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanh)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205 "2024-10-27T06:14:01Z")
2008 ford explorer with 5r55s. Was having shifting issues and got code p1700 and p0743. I changed the filter and fluid as well as the shift solenoid pack. The only code i have now is p1700. Also now if im in D it will no… --- ## [2011 Ford Explorer Car Alarm (horn) Randomly/Consistly Goes Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-explorer-car-alarm-horn-randomly-consistly-goes-off/197711)
**Author:** [@james\_191677](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james_191677)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-explorer-car-alarm-horn-randomly-consistly-goes-off/197711 "2024-10-23T23:01:41Z")
Just recently, almost every morning around 11 am - 1 pm my Ford Explorer factory alarm/horn goes off. No one is around, no wind or any other outside influences. Anyone have the same issue with Explorer? --- ## [Do I need to replace the Differential Fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-the-differential-fluid/57714)
**Author:** [@gavinr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gavinr)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-the-differential-fluid/57714 "2024-10-05T19:51:54Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport. I was getting an oil change and they SAID I needed to get new differential fluid, but I don't know if I should trust this shady place. How often do I need to change the differential flu… --- ## [1999 Ford Explorer key gets stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-key-gets-stuck/128206)
**Author:** [@ervingAlvarez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ervingAlvarez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-key-gets-stuck/128206 "2024-08-29T21:14:25Z")
When I try turn off the car the key gets stuck and wont get out and it wont let me get out either. --- ## [2020 Ford Explorer XLT low mileage but Used Salvage Title](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-xlt-low-mileage-but-used-salvage-title/192568)
**Author:** [@echo2022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/echo2022)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-xlt-low-mileage-but-used-salvage-title/192568 "2023-09-01T03:11:13Z")
Hi guys. I’ve been thinking about buying my first car recently, but I’m on a tight budget. I found a 2020 Ford Explorer XLT at Cars.com. But the car was marked as a TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE by the insurance company. The car cu… --- ## [1994 Ford Explorer XL 4wd - "plastic thrust spacer" & "cam assembly" in hub: how check condition and alternate names?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-xl-4wd-plastic-thrust-spacer-cam-assembly-in-hub-how-check-condition-and-alternate-names/185739)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-xl-4wd-plastic-thrust-spacer-cam-assembly-in-hub-how-check-condition-and-alternate-names/185739 "2023-07-29T21:14:55Z")
Hello friends, I just replaced the rotors and bearings, I’ve got the wheel bearing adjusting nuts and locking keys placed. There were no “plastic thrust spacers” there when I took it apart (anything to worry about?), an… --- ## [1994 Ford Explorer XL 4WD - Troubleshooting high speed vibration problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-xl-4wd-troubleshooting-high-speed-vibration-problem/186242)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-xl-4wd-troubleshooting-high-speed-vibration-problem/186242 "2023-07-29T16:24:59Z")
I could use some help troubleshooting an intermittent problem. When I drive in the neighborhood, no problems. When I get on the freeway and up to 60+ mph, I start getting some vibration from the front wheels, like someth… --- ## [Lower tire pressure in one tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-tire-pressure-in-one-tire/143465)
**Author:** [@DanaFillipp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanaFillipp)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-tire-pressure-in-one-tire/143465 "2023-01-18T23:04:31Z")
I have a 2019 Ford Explorer and my back right tire is at 33 psi, the other 3 are 38-40. Is this cause for concern? This back right tire did have a gauge mark in it about a week after I bought it, but the dealer said it… --- ## [2013 Explorer Low Engine oil pressure when idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-explorer-low-engine-oil-pressure-when-idle/187149)
**Author:** [@yedd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yedd)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-explorer-low-engine-oil-pressure-when-idle/187149 "2022-11-01T18:13:23Z")
Recently, within the last week or so, I’ve started getting a low engine oil pressure notification when idling. It doesn’t produce an error code that I can read off the ECU. The vehicle is over 100,000 miles and I change… --- ## [AC in 2014 Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-in-2014-ford-explorer/185385)
**Author:** [@Geoff-Price](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geoff-Price)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-in-2014-ford-explorer/185385 "2022-07-21T16:48:48Z")
I recently purchased a 2014 Ford Explorer with 107000 miles. The dealer that I bought it from claims that they replaced the AC compressor and recharged it. It does get somewhat cold, especially if it is sitting and idlin… --- ## [Tire popped hit a curb and now rear axle is pushed in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-popped-hit-a-curb-and-now-rear-axle-is-pushed-in/184350)
**Author:** [@spikebenway\_180949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spikebenway_180949)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-popped-hit-a-curb-and-now-rear-axle-is-pushed-in/184350 "2022-05-28T15:19:01Z")
Last week my rear pass tire popped and I hit a curb due to it. Axle seems to be pushed in a bit on that side and the rear driver side is pushed out as well. There is now also a clunking sound when I press the brake pedal… --- ## [2021 Ford Explorer—Quality is no longer with ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-explorer-quality-is-no-longer-with-ford/183163)
**Author:** [@pecky110\_180065](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pecky110_180065)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-explorer-quality-is-no-longer-with-ford/183163 "2022-04-28T04:57:22Z")
I purchased a brand new Ford Explorer limited in December. It had 10 miles when I picked it up. Drove it off the lot, got it home to realize it had transmission issues that would make shifting to reverse very slow, and i… --- ## [Ford to sell vehicles with missing parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-to-sell-vehicles-with-missing-parts/182997)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-to-sell-vehicles-with-missing-parts/182997 "2022-03-21T01:43:58Z")
Here’s a chance to buy most of a Ford Explorer: --- ## [Dash Light in my Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-light-in-my-ford-explorer/183005)
**Author:** [@southisaac\_179967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/southisaac_179967)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-light-in-my-ford-explorer/183005 "2022-03-17T00:54:55Z")
There is a picture on the screen of my 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum that pops up when I stop at a light and when I take off. I’ve attached it here. Any idea what this is for? Thank you. --- ## [2011 Ford Explorer - burning smell after limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-explorer-burning-smell-after-limp-mode/182967)
**Author:** [@JudithRapley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudithRapley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-explorer-burning-smell-after-limp-mode/182967 "2022-03-14T17:59:58Z")
car went into limp mode , got home slowly but safely . burning smell of hot brakes but had that checked out but that was not it. does not happen all the time. do not know when it will happen. --- ## [SUV dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-dead-battery/182066)
**Author:** [@tlliquids\_179198](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlliquids_179198)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-dead-battery/182066 "2022-01-23T14:55:48Z")
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD and I’m trying figure out why my battery keeps dying so easily. Always having replace every 2 weeks to a month. Are there any other possible issues that could be causing my battery to … --- ## [2020 Ford Explorer - backup camera blue screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-backup-camera-blue-screen/181734)
**Author:** [@dcrobins1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcrobins1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-backup-camera-blue-screen/181734 "2022-01-10T17:49:54Z")
Back up camera occasional shows blue screen --- ## [2017 Ford Explorer Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-transmission-problems/181239)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-transmission-problems/181239 "2021-12-12T03:04:34Z")
My son has a 2017 Ford Explorer with about 80K+ miles on it (sorry, I don’t have any more identifying specifics about the vehicle). He says the transmission “slips” between 55 and 60 mph but drives fine at lower/higher … --- ## [Brake lights come on when headlights are on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-come-on-when-headlights-are-on/180913)
**Author:** [@dmercer1962\_178366](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmercer1962_178366)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-come-on-when-headlights-are-on/180913 "2021-11-28T02:44:01Z")
when I turn my head lights on, my right and left brake lights stay on. But the Center tailgate brake light does not come on however until I depress my brake pedal. As long as my headlights are on, my rear right and left … --- ## [Radiator hose question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-hose-question/180096)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-hose-question/180096 "2021-10-23T00:29:38Z")
Hi all. I have a 2015 Explorer with about 115k. A few years back I noticed the top radiator hose was flat. A new cap took care of that. Fast forward to just the other day I was checking under the hood (while cold) a… --- ## [Engine failed while stored in rural area for 6 weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-failed-while-stored-in-rural-area-for-6-weeks/179583)
**Author:** [@Theresalil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theresalil)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-failed-while-stored-in-rural-area-for-6-weeks/179583 "2021-10-03T03:52:49Z")
We were traveling for an extended time period after selling our house. A friend in a rural area was keeping car and went to periodically start and my 2014 Explore would not start. It was towed to a dealer who says I need… --- ## [Speculating about an electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speculating-about-an-electrical-issue/179367)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speculating-about-an-electrical-issue/179367 "2021-09-15T17:28:22Z")
Hi all, I have a 2015 Explorer with about 113000 miles. My wife messaged me this morning that when she ran to an appointment the automatic lights came on even though it was bright out and the wipers were going even tho… --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer AC sometimes sounds like a police siren](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-ac-sometimes-sounds-like-a-police-siren/179357)
**Author:** [@DaveMowser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveMowser)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-ac-sometimes-sounds-like-a-police-siren/179357 "2021-09-14T21:56:34Z")
Noise from ac behind front seat occationally sounds like a police siron --- ## [Rental Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-explorer/178736)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-explorer/178736 "2021-08-14T23:37:38Z")
I had a 2021 Explorer Limited as a rental this week. Nice SUV! It’s quiet, comfortable, and soaks up the bumps very well. It has a limousine quality ride, and for the trim level, it should. The 2.3L EcoBoost provides ve… --- ## [Vents only blow on floor/defrost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vents-only-blow-on-floor-defrost/177243)
**Author:** [@angelsugaxo\_175601](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angelsugaxo_175601)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vents-only-blow-on-floor-defrost/177243 "2021-06-04T18:51:46Z")
Hi there! My car is only blowing air out of the floor vents and defrost. A/C and heat both work it just doesn’t come out of the dash. I was wondering if anyone knew what would cause that! Thank you! --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer - miss or tranny slip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-miss-or-tranny-slip/176591)
**Author:** [@DavidH33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidH33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-miss-or-tranny-slip/176591 "2021-05-06T14:22:44Z")
I feel something that could be a miss or maybe a tranny slip at mid range speeds(45ish). Just had plugs and coil packs replaced. 95k miles --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-eddie-bauer-v8/115798)
**Author:** [@tjhuot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjhuot)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-eddie-bauer-v8/115798 "2020-10-16T19:52:58Z")
I have a 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 4x4 with close to 80,000 miles on it. I have owned it since it was new in August of 2007. It still runs like a top. In fact, on the highway I still get close to 21 or 22 MPG on it. I… --- ## [2017 Ford Explorer - deceleration to cool engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-deceleration-to-cool-engine/171132)
**Author:** [@JohnLynch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnLynch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-deceleration-to-cool-engine/171132 "2020-10-12T15:01:01Z")
After replacing the torque convertor twice the service engine came on again followed by a message similar to deceleration in progress to cool engine. I was traveling 65MPH and the car slowed to 45 MPH. Dealer claim that … --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer overheated head cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-overheated-head-cylinder/170252)
**Author:** [@Randy57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-overheated-head-cylinder/170252 "2020-09-23T02:04:30Z")
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