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    SOLD

    2003 Ford Explorer Sporttrac XLT 4x4 76k with extended warranty included! Shift on the fly 4x4, 4.0l v6, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power locks, exterior entry keypad, keyless entry, tow package, fog lights, power rear window, factory ford folding...
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    electrical ghost!

    odd thing happened today... cold morning 25 outside started the truck and the dash and headlights came on (switch was in off position) i turned the switch off and on a few times to try to get them to go off, they stayed on for about a minute and went off by themselves. on my 40 min drive to...
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    what is all the hype about the moog upgraded end links

    all this time i thought end links are end links. someone tell the why the upgrade is so great? my trac is a 03'
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    Well the ST left me stranded today

    well not really.. i knew it was coming. we have had a string of high temps in the teens here and projected as such for the next few days. i had my battery checked last year and it was only producing about 500 cca max. my truck is an 03 built in late 02. the battery is original. it still...
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    brake squeek? driving me nuts!

    the front brakes were redone about 10k ago, resurfaced rotors, ford pads etc.. done by ford when i bought the truck used. all was well until about a month ago, now i have been getting a squeak from the brakes when the truck is cold or for about the first 10- 15 min in the morning (stop and...
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    rear brake squeek time for pads at 50k

    i assume it is the rears.. the front pads are new and the front rotors have been machined (dealership did it when i bought it) 7k ago. the rear pads are looking a tad thin.. i was surprised they ready at 50k?
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    price on roofrack cross bars.

    how much do the cross bars (ford OEM) for the roofrack run? i found a pair local used only once.. and i want to know a fair price. thanks
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    TT lift for front.. possible other option.

    i am not really looking to lift the front much.. only about an inch to level the trac out. i was reading on another site for explorers and they have been using Torsion bars out of the v-8 explorers 95-01 it gives about an inch or so lift and maintains ride quality. anyone tried this...
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    harbor freight bed extender

    i know some of the members have this bed extender.. i have a question for all of you, how far does this extend? it says on the site 3' beyond the bed.. that would only be another foot from the tailgate right? so i could haul something approx 7'.. or does it extend 3 feet from the tailgate (when...
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    Got great milage out of my last tank

    i just started to drive the trac regularly last week and for the first time i was able to track the milage. i drove 429.7 miles when i filled up (same station, same fueling sequence) it took 19.880 gallons to fill (i was at about an 1/8 of a tank according to the guage. 21.614...
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    working out the sport trac this weekend

    gave the trac a mini workout this weekend.. hauled 22 60 lb bags of conc and some fencing supplies, 5 4x4x8 posts some 2x4x8 rails and pickets.. the trac did great, i only live about a mile from the home center although i never even noticed the load.. <a...
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    worked on the trac this weekend.

    i picked up my trac used in february, it had a couple odds and ends that needed fixed. Weather was good this weekend so i repaired the power lumbar on both front seats and i cleaned the headliner front to back. the lumbar switch on the driver side was not working right, everytime i pumped...
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    t- case mercon v bad?

    just saw on another site that mercon v is not good in the t-case.. dont know how much truth there is to that statement. i have a 03 and i just did all mobile 1 synthetic fluids throughout.. mobile 1 full synthetic mercon is classified as mercon v.. i cant think of any reason why the...
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    bed extender and factory tonneau

    both are ford parts.. i can not flip my bed extender fron the bed onto the tailgate with the tonneau on (with backsideportion raised of course) the cage wont clear the center support mount for the tonneau when i try to flip it up and out onto the tailgate.. tips? tricks? am i...
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    tire pressure

    my door tag says 35 rear 30psi fronts. what do you all run?
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    what year explorer does my 2003 xlt trac resemble most or share most parts with?

    what year explorer does my 2003 xlt trac resemble most or share most parts with? 1995-2001 explorer 2002-2005 explorer
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    friction modifier LS 4:10 rear

    i will be replacing the fluid in my 03' trac with a 410 LS rear this weekend., i picked up my royal purple 75-140 and on the bottle it said "friction modifier added" i already bought the motorcraft bottle from ford.. i know i should not add my bottle ontop of the royal, although i dont...
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    blown lumbar support airbag 03 st

    Wondered if anyone else has had this problem. when i pump up my power lumbar in my driver seat i can feel the bags inflating then when i stop the bags go flat in about 5 seconds. does anyone have any suggestions?
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    only had the trac for 100 miles! **problems**

    need some advice here guys,. about a month ago i bought a 03' 4x4 with 43k on the clock. i bought from a dealer used and i opted for the 60k- 48 month extended powertrain only warranty. so far i have spent about $500 catching up on the maintenance etc. friday i had a very trustworthy...
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    75-90 or 75-140 in diffs?

    i am going to be doing a fush and refill on the diffs and t-case of the sport trac. i plan on using full synthetic on all three.. royal purple or maybe mobil 1 the t-case is ATF right? does anyone know the capacity? does anyone know the ford recommended weight of oil in the front...
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