My Explorer is immortal (knock on wood)

Dignan · 08-06-2004, 02:14 PM

I just passed 200,000 miles and Im still on the first transmission. Does this quailfy me for the guiness book of world records? I knew that I was lucky to turn the odometer over once with the A4LD, but to do it twice is unheard of. Has anyone else been this lucky?

And for those that wonder I do not go easy on it. I pull trailers, take it to moab and drive it like it was an Audi.

*Ru Dawg* · 08-06-2004, 04:01 PM

That's awesome!!
I'm at 125k and going strong!

lostcajun · 08-06-2004, 11:13 PM

204,658. and still gettin it. oem tranny and engine. live hard play hard and keep the fluids changed.

97LTD · 08-07-2004, 08:38 AM

My 1993 X has 215,000 with the original 4ALD. The Engine is original too but it has an oil leak which I had to add a quart every 1000 miles. Water pump, Alternator is original. Thou I had to replace a radiator 2 years ago due to the engine overheated. I had serviced the 4ALD regularly and it still shifts fine.

Pheonixx77 · 08-08-2004, 11:37 AM

94 EB 165,000 miles. origonal engine and tranny. the front seal on tranny leaks a tiny bit but does'nt every explorer? i dont tow and dont go off road. but i change every fluid yearly. (i still do oil every2,500 and raidator flush before every winter) i a using redline full synthetic in the front and rear diffs and redline in tranny as well. 8.99$ a quart but the stuff is tough as nails.

**mrboyle** · 08-08-2004, 07:33 PM

My A4LD failed at 212,000. It was maintained, used to tow, wheel and covered the country twice.

AllanC · 08-09-2004, 12:22 PM

iv got 240 000k out of my 91xlt auto tranny so far and still no signs of failure yet , although i change the fluids in it like every month

Masterd · 05-10-2007, 01:45 PM

276k on the original A4ld. Knock on wood seriously.

Sphinx · 05-10-2007, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dignan

I just passed 200,000 miles and Im still on the first transmission. Does this quailfy me for the guiness book of world records?

Thats not really a big deal. If you do the service requirements when they need to be done there is no reason why any explorer should not last that long. My wifes 92 explorer just rolled over 280,000 on original engine and tranny, and is still as reliable as it was the day we bought it brand new.

**Burns** · 05-10-2007, 01:58 PM

I didnt make it to my current mileage (320,000) but the orginal engine made it to 319,000 before i changed it due to oil use. I got bad and started to burn a quart or two a month.

Bmwz389 · 05-11-2007, 12:17 AM

Lol, well....I'm at 176 i believe. (possibly 276 but almost positive its 176,000). and I've been through 4 trannys lol. Getting it checked up on next week. I'm really starting to care hardcore for the tranny.

mfarlow · 08-19-2009, 08:25 PM

I'm at 233,000 in my 96 AWD with the original tranny. Transfer case is acting up though, and my radiator just went.

Not sure if I'm going to continue to keep up the repairs. Needs a radiator, swaybar, cv joints, and I know something's not right with the tie rods.

As much as I love the explorer, it might not be worth dropping another grand or two into her at this point.

Maybe one of you can convince me otherwise?

GCDMD · 08-19-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sphinx

Thats not really a big deal. If you do the service requirements when they need to be done there is no reason why any explorer should not last that long. My wifes 92 explorer just rolled over 280,000 on original engine and tranny, and is still as reliable as it was the day we bought it brand new.

Not entirely true my friend. I babied my 92 and it gave me not a wink of a problem...until I was sideswiped by a Ram.
My 97, on the other hand, has been more babied and I am on tranny #2, transfercase #2, rear end #3 and fuel tank (yes...fuel tank- internal baffle separated and broke into 2 pieces along the molding line)#2 and I'm only at 170K. I wish my 92 was still around.

08-06-2004, 02:14 PM	#1
Dignan Wannabe Elite Explorer Lubbock, TX '91 XLT Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 624 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	My Explorer is immortal (knock on wood) I just passed 200,000 miles and Im still on the first transmission. Does this quailfy me for the guiness book of world records? I knew that I was lucky to turn the odometer over once with the A4LD, but to do it twice is unheard of. Has anyone else been this lucky? And for those that wonder I do not go easy on it. I pull trailers, take it to moab and drive it like it was an Audi. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- ----Dave '91 Explorer '00 F-250 Powerstroke

08-08-2004, 11:37 AM	#5
Pheonixx77 Wannabe Elite Explorer NY 02 sport trac Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 583 Vehicle Specs	94 EB 165,000 miles. origonal engine and tranny. the front seal on tranny leaks a tiny bit but does'nt every explorer? i dont tow and dont go off road. but i change every fluid yearly. (i still do oil every2,500 and raidator flush before every winter) i a using redline full synthetic in the front and rear diffs and redline in tranny as well. 8.99$ a quart but the stuff is tough as nails. __________________

08-09-2004, 12:22 PM	#7
AllanC Wannabe Elite Explorer North Vancouver B.C. 1991 XLT Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 97 Vehicle Specs	iv got 240 000k out of my 91xlt auto tranny so far and still no signs of failure yet , although i change the fluids in it like every month __________________ 91' 4.0L 4dr, KKM Intake, Flowmaster cat back system, 4" trail master suspension lift, 32"/11.50" pro comp mud terrains

05-10-2007, 01:58 PM	#10
Burns EF Late Night Crew Memphis, TN 1991 Explorer/2002 F-250 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8,923 Vehicle Specs	I didnt make it to my current mileage (320,000) but the orginal engine made it to 319,000 before i changed it due to oil use. I got bad and started to burn a quart or two a month. __________________ Jonathan Burns Moderator of the Feature Truck Forum Owner of the "Lime" Forum Rules and Usage

05-11-2007, 12:17 AM	#11
Bmwz389 Wannabe Elite Explorer Iowa 1992 XLT Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 283 Vehicle Specs	Lol, well....I'm at 176 i believe. (possibly 276 but almost positive its 176,000). and I've been through 4 trannys lol. Getting it checked up on next week. I'm really starting to care hardcore for the tranny. __________________ 1992 Explorer XLT with a sweet front end, and a badass sound system...

08-06-2004, 04:01 PM	#2
Ru Dawg Elite Explorer Wyomissing, PA '95 XLT Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 962 Vehicle Specs	That's awesome!! I'm at 125k and going strong! __________________ Dave's Truck My Truck Enjoying the Beach!! Explorers don't kill people...people kill Explorers!!! Can't sleep....clowns will eat me!!

08-06-2004, 11:13 PM	#3
lostcajun Wannabe Elite Explorer EDWARDS CO. IL 94 XLT Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	204,658. and still gettin it. oem tranny and engine. live hard play hard and keep the fluids changed.

08-07-2004, 08:38 AM	#4
97LTD Wannabe Elite Explorer Concord, CA '97 and '98 LTD Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 80 Vehicle Specs	My 1993 X has 215,000 with the original 4ALD. The Engine is original too but it has an oil leak which I had to add a quart every 1000 miles. Water pump, Alternator is original. Thou I had to replace a radiator 2 years ago due to the engine overheated. I had serviced the 4ALD regularly and it still shifts fine.

05-10-2007, 01:45 PM	#8
Masterd Wannabe Elite Explorer Upland, CA 1993 Explorer Sport Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 765 Vehicle Specs	276k on the original A4ld. Knock on wood seriously.

08-19-2009, 08:25 PM	#12
mfarlow Wannabe Elite Explorer New Hope, PA 96 XLT Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 16 Vehicle Specs	I'm at 233,000 in my 96 AWD with the original tranny. Transfer case is acting up though, and my radiator just went. Not sure if I'm going to continue to keep up the repairs. Needs a radiator, swaybar, cv joints, and I know something's not right with the tie rods. As much as I love the explorer, it might not be worth dropping another grand or two into her at this point. Maybe one of you can convince me otherwise?