mthurmerm
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- April 17, 2012
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- City, State
- Benton, Tennessee
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2000 Ford Explorer XLT
I bought a used 2000 Explorer XLT with the infamous 4.0 SOHC Motor. I have had 5 Rangers, all with 4.0 OHV engines. All gave great service, lacking in the fuel mileage dept.
When I bought the Explorer, (With 175,000 Miles on it) I went in without doing my homework (Can't beleive I did not check) and did not know of the problems the SOHC had. When I test drove it and picked it up from a Ford Dealer, the engine was warm and really ran great. The very next day, I had a really bad cold start idle, jumping and such. Took it to a friend of mine who is a Ford Tech, had to have all new Intake O-Rings put in.
He also told me all about the timing chain issues. Bottom Line, It was mine and I had to deal with it. I noticed probably 6 months later, rattling when I first started, maybe 5-10 seconds, then it quieted down.
I have driven now to 198,000 miles. It still has the rattle for about 5 seconds on a cold start, besides that, does great. I guess my main concern, how many miles can be expected for the life of the SOHC, On Average.
I know, it could blow tomorrow, but I guess I need some encouragement. I have never owned a vehicle with 200,000 miles on it.
The Explorer is really a nice vehicle, Leather interior, cold air, great appearance.
Everybody look into the crystal ball !> Thanks
When I bought the Explorer, (With 175,000 Miles on it) I went in without doing my homework (Can't beleive I did not check) and did not know of the problems the SOHC had. When I test drove it and picked it up from a Ford Dealer, the engine was warm and really ran great. The very next day, I had a really bad cold start idle, jumping and such. Took it to a friend of mine who is a Ford Tech, had to have all new Intake O-Rings put in.
He also told me all about the timing chain issues. Bottom Line, It was mine and I had to deal with it. I noticed probably 6 months later, rattling when I first started, maybe 5-10 seconds, then it quieted down.
I have driven now to 198,000 miles. It still has the rattle for about 5 seconds on a cold start, besides that, does great. I guess my main concern, how many miles can be expected for the life of the SOHC, On Average.
I know, it could blow tomorrow, but I guess I need some encouragement. I have never owned a vehicle with 200,000 miles on it.
The Explorer is really a nice vehicle, Leather interior, cold air, great appearance.
Everybody look into the crystal ball !> Thanks