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@Robert Vaars IMO, replacing the stock OE speakers with high quality aftermarket 6 x 8 coaxials or better will make a HUGE difference in sound quality. IIRC, the stock speakers are full range with paper cones. It was one of my first upgrades when I bought my Trac in 2009. IIRC, I replaced the...

@alanbunch55 Front (left) replaced with a Sylvania Zevo 194 (6000K) LED lamp. Snaps in without any modification. Rear (right) is a stock 922 incandescent lamp. Not sure where you can find the black inserts. Maybe salvage yards?

@alanbunch55 2001-05 (Gen 1) OE body mount failure is much more common. Especially below the "B" and "C" pillar locations that are orange colored MCU foam that dry rot over time. Almost a 100% failure rate regardless of environment. IIRC, 2007-10 (Gen 2) uses rubber body mounts in all locations...

Research Forscan. One of MANY threads on the internet. GL https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/pats-key-sucsess-thanks-forscan.432028/

Door hinge bolts rarely loosen by themselves. Check the plastic door striker bushings. https://www.ebay.com/itm/174697956969

May take time to match, but these aftermarket replacement parts have been OE quality from my past orders. Also at a fraction of dealer prices. A Ford part number will help match and speed up your search. https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Ford_Clips_And_Fasteners_s/63.htm

VERY common issue with 2004-05 Sport Tracs that have digital odometers. I'm fortunate my 2005 cluster is still OK. GL https://circuitboardmedics.com/2004-2005-ford-explorer-sport-trac-instrument-cluster-repair/?srsltid=AfmBOoorky5too-1V_eUGspnmuwebHCvCROR1MGe1VfHobmxvAv3L6Vd

^ Agree, fugly as hell and would never be on my Trac. Just sharing the link that was mentioned and not posted.

See post #5 https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/seat-recline-lever.475324/

Ditto Todd. Passenger side valve cover leak. Telltale sign is oil dripping ABOVE the hydraulic tensioner. Clean off the oil and see if the drips reappear after running the engine. Duplicate post from 7/7/24. Link below. https://sporttrac.org/threads/rear-tensioner-leaking.124508/

Key must have been left in the ignition unless the thief had a spare. PATS is difficult to disable, if not impossible unless custom tuned.

Very likely a common valve cover leak. Telltale is oil residue ABOVE the rear hydraulic tensioner. Clean off the oil, run the engine, and and see if oil reappears above the tensioner. Most 4.0L SOHC valve cover leaks occur towards the rear because of exhaust manifold heat. Here's an old pic of...

Maybe here? https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/possible-air-leak-on-passenger-front-window.376509/post-3087619

Same subject posted on EF in 2017. Similar threads on bottom of linked page. https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/4-0l-sohc-metal-reinforced-timing-chain-guides-possible.458231/

4.0L SOHC timing chains rarely fail. Plastic timing chain GUIDES break. Still scratching my head why an aftermarket parts company hasn't made metal reinforced timing chain guides. I messaged Cloyes, Melling, and even Dorman years ago and only heard crickets.

https://sporttrac.org/threads/difference-between-job-1-and-job-2-for-2001.63791/

Nice work! Your center electrode wear appears normal. Like the OEM Motorcraft SP-500 plugs, the NGK TR55GP are a "finewire" design with very small center electrodes, https://www.google.com/search?sca_e...2ahUKEwjf-Oum0NGGAxVMIUQIHWlgEVQQtKgLegQIDhAB 2005 XLS

Were both calipers removed when troubleshooting? Somewhat common issue is switching driver and passenger side calipers when the bleeders end up on the bottom. Impossible to purge all the air unless the bleeders are on the top. Pretty easy to visibly check the bleeders if you removed the calipers.

Confirm fit BEFORE ordering. Fitment shows 2001 thru 2010. Thought 2001-05 fenders were different from 2007-10...

Confirm t-stat housing part number before ordering. Explorers and Rangers may be different. https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/4-0-sohc-metal-thermostat-housing-comparison.472522/