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    08 Explorer V8 transmission issue

    A rebuild of your current trans should no more than $3000 at an independent trans shop.
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    front wheel bearings

    Motorcraft are the highest quality based on users comments here over the years. Search the internet for prices as they are all over. I found mine on eBay from a Ford dealer in the SE. 80K seems to my observation of how long they last based replacing them on two Explorers (150K and current one at...
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    6R80 Transmission Question O/D

    I pull a 2-place clam shell style enclosed snowmobile trailer with two sleds and get a consistent 11-12 mpg on the highway and leave it in D w/OD at 70 mph and let the trans decide what to do. Usually about 2K rpm when OD kicks in. I'm rather flat going through Wisconsin. It only down shifts on...
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    2006 4.6L V8 Eddie Bauer Towing Question

    The built in OEM bumper hitch w/round safety chain loops in you picture along the sticker on the hitch showing 7400# says you have the tow package. Having a replacement 7-pin added instead of trying to fix the factory one is very common as it is much cheaper.
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    Rear Differential Drain Bolt Access

    Oh yea, forgot these have IS.
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    Rear Differential Drain Bolt Access

    Jack it up and support the rear by the frame/jack points so the rearend hangs down.
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    4L hi-mileage synthetic... opinions?

    At the local Ford dealer - $30 5w-20 Motorcraft oil/filer with full inspection and car wash. My MM has been going off about 7K miles each time and dealer records show this routine since new. Why overthink oil changes on these Explorers? Motorcraft is a very good semisynthetic oil. I'm at 175K...
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    Shock - When to Replace

    I put Monroe Quick Stuts on my Ex @ about 155k and it completely changed the handling and acceleration/braking feel. It is solid now - no rolling in turns or nose diving it braking, which also makes it safer and braking waaay better.
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    New Member... 08 Mountaineer Driving me NUTS

    Call your dealer to check your VIN, there was an extended warranty on the capless fuel inlet. My 2010 was replaced a couple years ago.
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    Transfer Cases on V8

    My 2010 V8 has 4WD (Auto/High/Low)
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    Door code

    Just lock the vehicle, then type in the numbers one row at a time, unlock and lock the vehicle after EACH line to make sure the system doesn't lock up on you. I found mine in 5 min. 9 9 9 9 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 3 5 1 1 1 3 7 1 1 1 3 9 1 1 1 5 3...
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    Feel like I won a bunch of money.

    I put on new Monroe Quick Struts, Michelin LTX2 tires, sway bar links and bushing and wow it rides great. It completely changed my mine on selling to by a newer one and I have 166K miles. This was a huge investment of $1600 but hard to pass up my paid off truck with a V8.
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    Looking for DE8T-14D544-AG zip for Sync 4.6 (2010 Limited)

    Can't email, it's 110mb. The link I sent you should work.
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    Niece wants a 4WD

    Honda Pilot or CR-V and a set of good Nokian WR all-season tires w/snow rating. I love my Explorer but am also a shadytree mechanic so I get your question asked of me all the time and always have to go to Honda or Toyota each time for the "most reliable car/truck for my daughter, son, wife...
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    Rear Heater Line Leaking

    Mine leaked above the rear axle from one of the rubber hose ends that attached to the aluminum pipes that go over the axle. The clamps were rusted and no longer providing pressure. Clipped it off and replaced with a new SS worm clamp, all fixed.
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    Long term V8 platform reliability?

    2010 Limited V8 with 162K miles and rock solid. Starts in -22F, runs smooth as glass. Tows my boat and snowmobiles with ease. The auto HVAC is a piece of crap though.
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    2008 Cooling Problems - New to the Forum

    Cold only on passenger is classic and common blend door, do a search and there will be plenty of info. Tracking down the leak - rent a pressure tester and start looking for the dripping.
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    Looking for DE8T-14D544-AG zip for Sync 4.6 (2010 Limited)

    Go online to Ford and it will tell you exactly which file version you will need.
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    Looking for DE8T-14D544-AG zip for Sync 4.6 (2010 Limited)

    I installed it in my 2010 Limited V8 with full NAV/Radio/Sat and installed fine and has been working perfect since July. I love the 4.6 3V - fast and pulls my boat and snowmobiles with ease and has 3 rows of seats for the family.
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    Looking for DE8T-14D544-AG zip for Sync 4.6 (2010 Limited)

    DE8T-14D544-AD Let me know if you have any problems and it defaults expiring in 7 days. Put all the files onto a usb drive as structured on the shared drive without the DE8T-14D544-AD folder and the MySync will pick it up autoinstall file when inserted into the trucks usb slot.
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    Looking for DE8T-14D544-AG zip for Sync 4.6 (2010 Limited)

    I'll set up a shared drive on my OneDrive tomorrow and PM you the link.
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    Looking for DE8T-14D544-AG zip for Sync 4.6 (2010 Limited)

    I do, do you have a file share site I can use? It is 110MB
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    XLT Shuddering at 3000 rpm

    Agree with above, dealers are simply parts changers and only if a computer tells them. On a previous car my trans started to slight slip during the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts. Dealer charges $100 to tell me I needed a new $3500 trans. Took it to a local mechanic and he fixed it right I'm the spot in 15...
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    Factory Heated Seat question....

    Mine burns your a$$ at first then levels out and maintains a comfortable temperature.
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