Hi Simon,

Thanks for the useful info.

No I don't get a warning light. It just sits very low at the rear. I think
it was used for a lot of towing.

What was the problem with yours? I think you're right about Explorers and
UK dealership. Thank you for the offer of trying your bits and pieces. I
live in Surrey close M25 / A3. Sometime after I have stopped I hear the
compressor whir into life for about 3/4 secs but nothing moves.

Do you have a pair of shocks then? Can any garage fit them or is it a
specialist ford due the the SL Suspension

Ian
"Simon H" <simonh@deadmailbox.com> wrote in message
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> "IanL" <mail@N05PAMianleslie.biz> wrote in message
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>> Hi There
>>
>> Has anyone had experience of the Ford Explorer Self levelling suspension.
>>
>> My 2000 North Face is sitting Low at the rear and I have been advised
>> that the rear shocks may need to be replaced. They come at a hefty price
>> £ 200+ per shock!!! That is a shock Fitting on top.
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>> Many thanks
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>
> May I suggest that you take a look around this useful site:
> http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/ ?
> I had loads of problems trying to get the suspension fixed on a '98
> Explorer I had before my current 2000 North Face. I spent loads of cash at
> my Ford dealers but they never fixed it. I even swapped most of the system
> with parts from another Explorer that had a fully working levelling system
> but to no avail. I still have all the gubbins somewhere, including a pair
> of rear shocks and the compressor.
> Unfortunately the general feeling in the UK is that Ford dealers simply
> don't have a clue about Explorers...
> Anyway, if you happen to be anywhere near West Yorkshire you are welcome
> to try swapping some of the bits I've got to try to get yours working.
> Does the orange 'suspension off' warning light come on after about 20 - 30
> minutes constant driving?
>
> Simon H
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