20 Most Recent 1996 Ford Explorer Questions & Answers

Do You Have An engine light on ? sounds like a dirty or stuck EGR, could use a little better discription plz

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Check all fuses includeing main fuse if all good. While cranking check for spark if spark present check for fuel pressure , if no spark test coil if coil is good I would suspect a bad computer if no fuel pressure you have a bad fuel pump

Do you have normal fuel pressure and spark at the plugs ?

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1996 Ford Explorer Car Stereo Radio Wiring Diagram
Car Radio Constant 12v+ Wire: Green/Violet
Car Radio Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow/Black
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black/Light Green
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Light Blue/Red
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger: Orange/Blue
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: Blue (If Equipped)
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A
Front Speakers Size: N/A
Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange/Light Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Blue/White
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green/Orange
Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Gray/Light Blue
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Tan/Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange/Red
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Pink
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ATSG (Automatic Transmission Service Group ) makes the best manuals IMO.

The typical manual is 80 to 120 pages long and in addition to detailed tear down and assembly instructions will include valuable information such as road test procedures, diagnostic information, oil pressure and range reference charts, wiring and hydraulic diagrams, checkball and thrust washer locations, torque and end play specifications, electronic controls and operations, special tools and updates.

Just an exploded view is not a good idea, as it will not contain what you need to determine serviceability of the hard parts and lack of clearance specifications for the end thrust, bearing races, clutch pack clearances, runout's and many other critical specifications... not to mention the updates and fixes. Might want to think about that.

Look for inst. lites fuse and clean the connectors at the fuse panel. The stereo speakers might have come loose from a poor wiring job. Look under the dash below the radio. Sometimes the dash light switch gets worn and doesn't work until you mess with it a little.

no engine told at all and they are not all the same sorry NOT. 4.0L or 5.0:? USA answers me only. and cars. well there are 2 or 3.fuses, huge and some small. one is huge, 50amps to 100amp or more. step one in the manual states remove battery lug first step1. oops skipped? if not the huge fuse is now blown. if you did that act, learn to follow that huge wire on the huge stud of he alternator, it goes to the main fuse box and to a huge fuse or is A FUSEABLE link blown up] now specific answer from the SM. fuse 17 small blown 15amp fuse 15 small 7.5amp, my guess is never seen a fusealble link? they are not snap in fuses at all Ford gray coded is 12gauge rated. no idea me why there are 2. alternators 130 amps to 200,so my guess is 2 are there to DO THAT., if the alternator shorts, as they do sometimes you do not want a harness fire for sure next to fuel lines. boom avoid the dark side fix it right up upgrade to real fuse/extra box.

RH primary crash sensor not mounted to vehicle properly or ground circuit open.
The sensor will be on the front side of radiator support you will see 2 there. The one on the passenger side is the one you are concerned about. Either connector is loose or it is not grounded good thru the radiator support and the bolt that holds it.Or one of the wires have an open circuit.
Once you have it repaired then the code will have to be cleared with a scan tool or you have to have 255 keys cycles without the fault present.

the best fix is to take it to a professional (car repair shop) as air bag is a very delicate tool in a car

Check out the videos. It is better to replace than bypass. https://www.google.com/search?q=bypass+window+regular+on+1996+ford+explorer ..

• Here is the 4.0 vacuum diagram Top half ---

• Bottom half of 4.0

• 5.0 Top Half

• Bottom half

• Hope this helps.

regards, Tony

The oxygen (O2) sensors are located in the exhaust system. There are three O2 sensors and one Catalyst Monitor, one in each of the exhaust headers near each of the front wheels and the third in the common exhaust pipe further back. A special deep socket is available from any parts store to remove the sensors. The socket has a **** down its length to accommodate the sensor wire permanently attached. Simply disconnect the bullet connector and unscrew the sensor.

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I have the same problem on my Chateau, Can't buy new module, probably cost a fortune anyway. Disconnect the Grey connector on the alarm control module. I left the black on on for no special reason. Your power door locks will no longer work. (I'm not sure about the horn. If it doesn't I'll do something else)
The black control module is located on side of the van about 1 foot behind the drivers seat. Remove 2 plastic push in clips and yank the panel away to gain access to the module.

1996 Ford Explorer Shift Solenoid Locations The solenoids are inside the transmission.

It could be a blockage in the fuel line to the engine - after the filter. I'm assuming you've tested the line to the filter, as gas would have come out when you took the filter off.

Below the oval plastic cover, push down the fabric and cushion, you should find a circlip/exterior cotter pin that will slide to the driver/passenger side. You need to remove this from both posts and headrest will slide up and out of seat. Be patient, they can be hard to see and or remove. A flat screwdriver or needle nose pliers may be useful. Good luck!

I think that I answered this already it's your brake light switch on the brake pedal down by the steering column it has a plug with a hitch pin holding it on the bracket

Because its your brake pedal switch that has failed when it fails it makes the brake pedal switch keep the lights on to show you that it's broken replace the switch and it will stop make sure the switch and spacers go back in the way you took them out