Top 20 2000 Ford Explorer Questions & Answers

Question edited to what I think you thought you were saying plus 'mazada' to Mazda. No one has tried it with a Mazda, but a Ford Ranger 3.0 transmission will fit. https://www.google.com/search?q=2000+Ford+Explorer+4.0+motor.+Will+a+transmission+out+of+Mazda+B3000+fit ..

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If it is the factory system that needs to be reset, unfortunately you will need a Ford IDS, which most large shops have or your local Ford dealer. If it is the aftermarket alarm system that needs resetting, then you need and authorized dealer of that alarm system.

Do you have a sunroof? A leak is often caused by a blocked drain. https://www.google.com/search?q=2000+ford+explorer+clear+sunroof+drain ..

Getting fuels means??? Are the injectors getting a pulse,are the coils firing?Are all ground wires attached and all connectors attached and clean?If it does not start on starting fluid there may not be any spark.

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How do I know it's my blower motor itself, blower motor resistor or a switchbox? You view wiring diagrams an test electrical circuits with a DVOM - digital volt ohm meter . Free wiring diagrams here http://www.bbbind.com/free-tsb Enter vehicle info. year , make , model an engine size , Under system click on HVAC , under subsystem HVAC controls . Click the search button ,then the blue link. Do you know how to do that ? Videos on youtube on electrical circuit testing .

P1506 - Idle Air Control (IAC) Overspeed Error This DTC is set when the PCM detects engine idle speed that is greater than the desired rpm.

• IAC circuit short to GND
• Damaged IAC valve

Disconnect IAC valve and look for little or no change in engine rpm as an indication of a stuck or damaged valve. Ford Idle Air Control IAC valve test how to adjust minimum idle speed Ford Idle Air Control Valve Diagnostics High Idle DTC P1506

Take it back to whatever shop installed the rebuilt engine and make them troubleshoot the problem. There are no coincidences ... However, "loud thumping noises" don't sound good at all.

Fuel, Spark and Air are primary to starting car. Fuel tank definitely has fuel (some friendly neighbor didn't borrow yours)? How OLD is the gas - it can go bad. Must have spark if runs @ all. Anything clogging the air filter ? You've checked for rodent damage to wires/hoses under the hood/dash? check for CEL codes - you can buy an OBD2 scanner for $20 @ Walmart. Cheers, Td

Yes, check iac. Do It Yourself Diagnosis and Repair

you might have bad conection in the sockets check to see if the light bulb fits snug in the sockets

Check the door unlock relay located in the AUX relay box #2 . Auxiliary Relay Box #2, 2 Door w/Electronics Group Left rear of vehicle, above wheelwell Auxiliary Relay Box #2, 2 Door w/o Electronics Group Left rear of vehicle, above wheelwell Auxiliary Relay Box #2, 4 Door w/Electronics Group Left rear of vehicle, above wheelwell You need to take rear trim panel off to view this relay box. There is a seperate relay for lock

You have a vacuum leak. Did you use new intake manifold gaskets and torque the bolts according to the spec? Did you get all of the vacuum lines back on in the right places?

What about inside engine , compression test?

My mechanic disconnected the security section because my key I use to start the car had the security spot on the key was loose and would not work in the ignition It was going to cost a lot for a new set of keys so he took the security section out for a lot less. As he said an older car does not need security.

You have a bad sensor.

Hi, the problem could be the motor, controller, or resistor. You will have to troubleshoot using a volt/ohmmeter. If you have a meter and are willing to troubleshoot, I can send a procedure.

Check for broken wires inside the rubber boot from the body to the driver door . Happens all; the time ,wires breaking . Also you should have check for B+ voltage at the master switch before replacing . How To Diagnose your Power Window Problem Is the Switch or motor bad BUY... The Trainer 24 Power Window Troubleshooting

you need to remove the battery and check each connection from the circuit, test the feed from the live wire on the battery to the fuse just to find the pole on the fuse then the other end is where you need to put the matter, then check to ground any earth on the vehicle with ignition on, if it beeps on metter or goes 000 then it grounded and you need to up plug the connection to each electrical unit on its path to find the grounded wire or unit. check the reversing lights and the feed to the daytime lights. the day time light will have a main wire off the ignition to a relay so when the ignition is turned on the lights will come on. check this relay as some relays have a resister in them for the lights them self only if this is shorted replace the relay.