K_Lynn
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- Joined
- Feb 24, 2012
- Messages
- 25
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- Location
- Evansville
- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 OHV, Auto, 4x4
Just bought on February 23, 2012. It was stuck in 4-low, so we swapped and installed a manual transfer case. It was starting and ran in first gear, but we reused original hardware on the filter by accident. So we dropped the transmission pan again (hoping the only issues was air). Now it doesn't want to shift at all. It starts fine but struggles to drive and gets up to 3000-4000 RPM, then I have to let off the gas for it to wined down.
Second day of having it home and in total we changed- air filter, transfer case, transmission fluid & filter, wiper blades, spark plugs, oil change & filter.
Here's a look under my hood.
Right now I just want to get it running! I'm just learning how to do more than filters, checking the oil, and filling tires. My boyfriend (disciplerocks) is use to working on manuals, so automatics is a lil' different for him. My speedometer and odometer don't work either. It is computerized, D (boyfriend- disciplerocks) thought the '96 models weren't, so it's not as easy as a fix as we had hoped. Once it gets running and the important things are working, my list is as follows: coolant, get it detailed, get steps added on, new steering wheel, change cassette player out with a CD player, see what's wrong with the AC, get a new antenna...I'm sure the list will continue, as does the list D's B2 and Focus
Here's a look on the inside, and you'll understand why I want it detailed.
The 15 inch tires are alright. The steering wheel needs replaced, I threw a steering wheel cover on it for now.
Here's a thread D put up, he explains what's going on with it a lil' better.
http://therangerstation.com/forums/s...d.php?t=123304
I'm ready to get dirty and get it running, so any suggestions will be welcomed.
Just bought on February 23, 2012. It was stuck in 4-low, so we swapped and installed a manual transfer case. It was starting and ran in first gear, but we reused original hardware on the filter by accident. So we dropped the transmission pan again (hoping the only issues was air). Now it doesn't want to shift at all. It starts fine but struggles to drive and gets up to 3000-4000 RPM, then I have to let off the gas for it to wined down.
Second day of having it home and in total we changed- air filter, transfer case, transmission fluid & filter, wiper blades, spark plugs, oil change & filter.
Here's a look under my hood.
Right now I just want to get it running! I'm just learning how to do more than filters, checking the oil, and filling tires. My boyfriend (disciplerocks) is use to working on manuals, so automatics is a lil' different for him. My speedometer and odometer don't work either. It is computerized, D (boyfriend- disciplerocks) thought the '96 models weren't, so it's not as easy as a fix as we had hoped. Once it gets running and the important things are working, my list is as follows: coolant, get it detailed, get steps added on, new steering wheel, change cassette player out with a CD player, see what's wrong with the AC, get a new antenna...I'm sure the list will continue, as does the list D's B2 and Focus
Here's a look on the inside, and you'll understand why I want it detailed.
The 15 inch tires are alright. The steering wheel needs replaced, I threw a steering wheel cover on it for now.
Here's a thread D put up, he explains what's going on with it a lil' better.
http://therangerstation.com/forums/s...d.php?t=123304
I'm ready to get dirty and get it running, so any suggestions will be welcomed.