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The rear disc brake pads on a 5th generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Ford Explorer tend to last twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from about 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement part numbers by clicking … Continue reading “2011-2015 Ford Explorer Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement Guide”

If you’ve been hearing a squeaking, screeching or grinding noise coming from the front of your 5th generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Ford Explorer when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (including replacement part numbers) click … Continue reading “2011-2015 Ford Explorer Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide”

The best way to keep your 5th generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Ford Explorer running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the Duratec 35 3.5L V6 engine. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement filter part numbers, clicking on the text link … Continue reading “2011-2015 Ford Explorer Engine Oil Change Guide”

If you need to change the windshield window wiper blades on your 5th generation Ford Explorer, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below. Ford Explorer Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide  

If you’ve been having trouble starting your 5th generation Ford Explorer on a cold morning and the 12 volt car battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing the battery, including replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below. … Continue reading “2011-2015 Ford Explorer 12V Automotive Battery Replacement Guide”

The first step for troubleshooting any electrical problem with your 5th generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Ford Explorer SUV is to check for a blown electrical fuse or relay in either the engine bay or interior passenger compartment fuse panel locations. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text … Continue reading “2011-2015 Ford Explorer Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide”

The engine air filter element of a 5th generation Ford Explorer should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced when dirty. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below. Ford Explorer Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

The headlight assemblies of a 5th generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Ford Explorer contain the combination low & high beam, turn signal and front side marker light bulbs. If you need to change any of these bulbs, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail … Continue reading “2011-2015 Ford Explorer Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide”

If you need to change a burnt out fog light bulb in the front bumper cover of your 5th generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Ford Explorer SUV, check out my quick DIY instructions with the replacement part number, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below. Ford Explorer Fog Light Bulbs … Continue reading “2011-2015 Ford Explorer Fog Light Bulbs Replacment Guide”

If you’d like to upgrade the OEM speakers, add soundproofing material, fix a faulty electrical switch or replace a broken power window motor in your 5th generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Ford Explorer, you’ll first have to take off the interior door panels. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure including replacement … Continue reading “2011-2015 Ford Explorer Interior Door Panel Removal Guide”