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This is our 3rd Exp and we fully intend to buy another one, probably 06 model which is supposed to have some significant changes....or so I've heard.
Only mistake we made was not getting the aux a/c unit. We do have the 3rd seat and V8.
If I had to gripe, it would be the almost invisible instruments when it's daylight and I have sunglasses on, and the ultra cheap plastic moldings. Ford can do better.
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When my friend forwarded the article to me, I called my dealer. Told me to bring it in for test ride to recreate problem, then would order the part and schedule appointment. Brought it in this past Saturday and he acknowledged the problem. He had a few of the replacement solenoids in stock and fixed it on the spot. Saturday after Thanksgiving must be a slow day since everyone wants their cars/trucks fixed before the long weekend. Whole repair process took 90 minutes. Don't have to drop tranny to repair. As I watched from a distance, all I saw was the pan removed and the fluid drained. Assuming solenoid is external to the tranny. Haven't tried to recreate the problem on my own yet to test the fix, but I do notice the truck to be a little smoother in the forward shifting. I'll update.
Can someone tell me if controls are supposed to be in the back or is this absence due to the sunroof?
Why is it people have started referring to a "sunroof" or "moonroof" as simply a "roof."? I think it's silly myself, because when I look at car ads and it says something to the effect of "'01 Ford Explorer, loaded, ps, pb, pdl, pw, roof, cd, etc..." Well I sure hope it has a roof!!!
Can someone who has a sunroof and auxiliary air respond to this?
This is something I would have the dealership check out immediately because of the potential fire risk. Granted, it could be something minor, that's not a risk, but we don't really want to test out the odds in this case.
If I replaced only the speakers would I get better sound or do I need to replace the unit as well?
In looking at the NHSTA rollover resistance ratings, electronic stability control seems to really make a difference in reducing rollover.
Now I'm thinking - is it worth taking a loss and trading in my 03 Explorer for an 05 Explorer with standard stability control? Any thoughts out there on this matter?
The pressure sensors are required by NHTSA to be extremely sensitive. The best time to check your tire pressure is on a cold morning.
YOU SHOULDN'T BE IGNORING THIS.
If you find that you don't have time to check your pressure in the morning. JUST ADD 1 pound of pressure for every 10 degrees of expected temperature difference.
Mark
what will be better about the '06?
It'll be resystled, a more powerful 3V 4.6L (from the Mustang), a few other modifications like suspension tuning and such, some new items added, etc. Remember it's the 4th year of the product cycle, therefore it means the modifications will be a bit more extensive.
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