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2002-2005 Ford Explorer: A.C Not working in front of the vehicle

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:39:39 -0700

Just getting hot air. Even after i move the switch to the A.C Possition is still blowing hot air

⟐ Answered February 21, 2025 at 3:39 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: What might be cost for car that's list reverse

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:32:10 -0700

Putting the car in Reverse . It wont go help

⟐ Answer edited January 29, 2026 at 12:32 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: My abs light and advtrac turns off

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:58:55 -0700

All of a sudden they have been flashing in my message center saying check my abs and my advtrac is off. What can be causing this issue?

⟐ Answer edited April 19, 2024 at 6:58 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: My Battery drains in 3 days. (It's a brand new Battery)

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 07:38:00 -0700

I have a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport. 4.0 V-6. Just bought a brand new Battery for it (3 days ago) and it’s drained dead. Entire Charging System checks out good, as does The Starting System. The entire Wiring Harness checks out good also. Tested Starter, Altenator, Voltage Regulator, and Starter Relay. All check out fine. The Ford Dealership can’t figure it out. I got almost $2,000 stuck in it from The Ford Dealership and I’m just about done. So what’s the problem?

⟐ Answered February 19, 2019 at 7:38 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: keyless remote not working

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:33:03 -0700

i have a 2003 explorer and both entry remotes stop working .its a pain in the ass because ford only put an actual lock on the driver side so thats the only door you can open. i changed the batteries nothing i disconnected the car battery and reconnected hopeing it would restart but nothing . any suggestions?

⟐ Answer accepted April 11, 2018 at 4:33 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Why window wont open

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:41:26 -0700

Front passenger window wont go up or down.

⟐ Commented April 02, 2026 at 15:41 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Why am I not getting power to my fuel pump? I have replaced the batter

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:09:10 -0700

Not getting power to fuel pump 2005 Ford explorer xlt.

Battery,Fuses,fuse box relay, Emergency shut off fuse,fuel pump drivers module,fuse for fuel pump,fuel filter, fuel pump and crank sensor all have been replaced and still I am have no power to the fuel pump at all.

⟐ Answered August 22, 2023 at 10:09 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: 2004 Ford explorer 2 bad tires, service engine soon? Brake light too n

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:04:48 -0700

Im helping my sister who basically just drives a car , single mom living on fixd income recieves no other helps hard to take car in shop - she doesn't drive but to grocery store and short like trips , had oil change bout 4-5 months ago , needs 2 tires and was saving up to replace tires when next service engine light pop on ,she said about month ago she could really hear alot more squeaks and as if her car was not as tight of a ride ..her words are ( like an important bolt came loose or fallen off ) bc it literally over nite became so loud going over speed bumps. Could this be from needing tires replaced or could it be in fact something broken , any body have questions maybe has some idea of what im trying but horribly bad description SORRY!

NEXT ,SHE NOTICED THAT COUPLE DAYS AGO HER BRAKES STARTED GRINDING NOT ALOT , NOT ALL THE TIME BUT NEXT DAY HER BRAKE LIGHT POP ON THE DASH , SO WE HAVE ENGINE N BRAKE N TIRES IN NEED OF CHECK UP , BUT SHE IS LIVING ON FIXD INCOME AND BARELY STRETCHES THIS THRU MONTH SO IT IS VERY MUCH WELCOME ANY AND ALL SUGGESTIONS ,

MINE WERE TO GET A COUPLE OF USED TIRES PUT ON , CHECK BRAKE FLUID ~ WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LOW BRAKE FLUID ~ IF LIGHT JUST GONE ON ...COULD IT BE AS SIMPLE AS TOPPING OFF BRAKE FLUID THATS ALL !?

TIRES REPLACED ~ WOULD THIS QUIET THE DRIVE WHEN ALL TIRES ARE AIRED TO PROPER ...

ANYBODY KNOW IF THE CHECK ENGINE SOON BE LOW ON FLUIDS , ALSO SHE STATES THAT ITS NOT TRADITUONAL OIL DIP STICK / TOP OFF EASY !?? SHE SAYS ITZ LOCATED UNDER NEATH AND HAS NO IDEA HOW TO CHECK THIS ...

⟐ Answered December 01, 2025 at 22:04 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Cruise control not working

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:47:56 -0700

I engage cruise control but does not work

⟐ Answered October 12, 2025 at 23:47 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Why do I keep losing power when driving

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:47:19 -0700

I,ll be driving a long and lose power and eventually dies, can start it right back up but not enough power to drive

⟐ Answered October 06, 2025 at 11:47 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Engine doesn't have much power

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:52:03 -0700

Engine lacks power to change gears

⟐ Answered September 27, 2025 at 14:52 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Driver side outside door latch isn't working

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:53:59 -0700

My driver's side outdoor lock is not working

⟐ Answer edited August 21, 2025 at 6:53 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Turn signal stops blinking.

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:58:13 -0700

When I turn on my turn signal, sometimes it doesn't blink at all. Other times it blinks a few times and stops. The control lever was broken when I got the vehicle and I thought that was the cause but replacing the lever did not fix the blink issue.

⟐ Answered July 27, 2025 at 11:58 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: While is my ac not cooling on one side

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:54:10 -0700

A/c not cooling

⟐ Answered July 22, 2024 at 23:54 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Back up assist button

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:26:52 -0700

My back up power assist button doesn’t work,how do I check it

My back up assist button doesn’t how do I check it

⟐ Answer edited September 03, 2023 at 0:26 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Why isn't my ac cigarette lighter outlet not working.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 16:24:35 -0700

my cigarette lighter isn’t working, I checked the fuse box but the fuse was still good.

⟐ Answered January 22, 2022 at 16:24 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Check Engine Light does not come on

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 20:44:48 -0700

How can I reset the computer on my 2002 ford explorer? The check engine light dies not show up on the dashboard panel but my truck is shuddering when I accelerate and I hear a whining noise.

⟐ Commented December 14, 2019 at 20:44 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: My back door hatch won't open and I need to replace my taillight

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 03:16:33 -0700

How am I able open my back door hatch so I can replace my taillight? HELP

⟐ Answered September 04, 2019 at 3:16 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: No keys at all

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 15:45:12 -0700

I have no keys. I've bought a new lock cylinder and keys. What steps do i need to take before actualoy installing the cylinder

⟐ Answered June 23, 2019 at 15:45 MST

2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Rear Brake light is out and its not the bulb.

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 02:13:33 -0700

Rear Brake light out and both brake a front blinkers work on and off with the light flickering fast when it does work. Help

⟐ Answered February 24, 2018 at 2:13 MST