koda2000
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My daughter's 2000 Mountaineer 5.0L RWD is getting a bit long in the tooth and she's indicated she'd like to get something newer within the next year or so. She's thinking another SUV so I'm thinking a 2007-2009 Explorer (Cut me, do I not bleed Ford blue?). RWD is fine for where we live. My questions are more related to the drive train. I don't know anything about the 4.6L V8, but I know I don't want a SOHC 4.0L V6 (never again for that lousy engine!).
I currently repair and maintain all our Gen II Explorers/Mountaineers and after 6 years have become very familiar with working on them. I find the V8's to be extremely reliable, generally easy to work on and the parts are reasonably inexpensive.
What I'd like to know from you guys is what your opinions/experiences have been with the Gen IV's.
Thanks.
I currently repair and maintain all our Gen II Explorers/Mountaineers and after 6 years have become very familiar with working on them. I find the V8's to be extremely reliable, generally easy to work on and the parts are reasonably inexpensive.
What I'd like to know from you guys is what your opinions/experiences have been with the Gen IV's.
Thanks.