20 Most Recent 2004 Ford Explorer AWD Questions & Answers

There are tons of video's on this job on Youtube, below is just one of them.

there should be a sticker showing vacuum hose routing under the hood

If this is the middle on in the center of the windshield then all you need is super glue and enough strength to hold it in place until it dries in about a minute.

There are no reset buttons for a factory security system. I would start buy checking for fuel pressure and spark. There will be a test port for fuel pressure on the fuel rail. you should see around 35 psi. If there is none than check for power to the fuel pump. I suspect you will find a fuel issue. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

Check each side of the fuse with a test light . A volt meter can show Ok some times if the circuit not under load.

Have the cv joints professionally checked if the noise happens while moving

Sounds like you have an electronic shift diff to put it in 2 or 4 wheel drive. You could have a bad position sensor, or shift motor/linkage problem. Unfortunately, unless you have the diagnostic tool to see which is the problem, it is best to take it too a good tranny shop.

Look in the cargo area where the jack is stored

check for bulges in the side walls of the tyres and check for belt separation. Disconnect the front axles into free wheel mode and if the noise is not there it will be tyre related as there is no movement in the diff or drive axles

Most auto parts stores will scan the computer for free.