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Maybe check the spark plug wire insulation for cracks?

https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/front-door-lock-actuator-helper-spring-replacement.488489/ Is the outside handle loose/floppy?

Thank you for taking the time to share the updates!

Consider checking rockauto also.

I had the engine pulled in my 2001 job one and the mechanic installed the complete cloyes kit. Had the front light chain rattle. Turns out the back one was broken. Engine still nice and quiet 20k miles later

The right rear guide broke on my 2001 job one. A mechanic pulled the engine and replaced everything using a Cloyes kit. Nice and quiet now.

If you already replaced the 4x4 computer module, could it be the selector switch on the dash?

Maybe consider replacing water pump/thermostat/thermostat housing/fan clutch at same time as radiator replacement if you have not before?

I second the suggestion to check the starter relay by trying a new one.

I am sorry to hear about your accident. How much do you want for the bed extender and the topper?

Sounds like the broken handle spring issue.

My rear one broke like that on my job 1 2001. Had the engine pulled and a new complete cloyes timing kit put in it about 10k miles ago. Nice and quiet now. Now have about 155k on the truck.

I like the Monroe rear shocks with the attached load assist springs on my 2001 Sport Trac.

Youtube has some really good videos on this. Try searching "ford explorer tie rod replacement"

My Sport Trac now idles in the same range as your Explorer. Before I fixed the gaskets it was worse during cold temperatures. I previously owned both a 1995 Ranger and 1999 Explorer with the 4.0 OHV engine and the upper gaskets started leaking on those engines at around the 120,000 - 140,000 mark.

"Brett, did you ever get a CEL as the gaskets were going bad? I had the upper gasket go bad on a 1997 Explorer and I did get a CEL, as well as bad idle." Yes - as it got worse I started to get the lean code (I forget which one.) Mine is an early build job one. The job 2s have an elbow...

As my intake gaskets aged my Sport Trac behaved like that. I replaced the upper and lower gaskets a few months back and the idle settled down after that.

Good job with the writeup! It feels great to fix things yourself.

Mine did the exact same thing. I recommend a new blower motor and a new resistor pack. You can easily get to the resistor pack once the motor is out.