How many miles to expect

[cgolden]

This is kinda an opinon question but how many miles do you guys think an explorer should last. Mine currently has 194,000 I am just intersted as to how many more miles it can be driven before major problems such as transmission and engine problems.

 

[Nocturnall]

Depends on how well you take care of it. There are explorers on here up over 250k, I've heard of a few over 300k. The transmissions are a weak point so they don't last forever but the OHV is a proven motor to last a long time, I've heard of the newer sohc's going for a long time. The 5.0's run forever and the trans behind them is better then the one behind the v6's. All depends on how well you take care of the truck.

 

[cgolden]

thanks I hope it lasts forever...

 

[Ranger379]

just to regularly scheduled maintenance, try not to beat it real hard (all tho that 4.0 is one tough motor) it should last a long time if its taken care of right

 

[BEER HILL GANG]

I just turned 190,000 in my 95 XLT. It doesn't burn Oil and it's a pretty dependable ride. I however just replaced the Tranny 2 weeks ago but I was happy to go that far before it happened.

 

[cgolden]

Well I try to go easy on mine and keep uo on everything, I have the 4.0 SOHC moter in mine do you guys know anything about weather or not the timming chains should be changed on it. Its not ratteling or anything.

 

[Fordmandan87]

my brother is an emt with rural metro ambulance and the explorer he drives has over 250,000 miles on it

 

[Nocturnall]

If they haven't been done yet you should probably do the tensioners at least.

 

[cgolden]

If they brake will there be more damage or will i just be out of commision untill I get it fixed?

 

[nolimitssjca]

I have over 250k on my 95. I had to replace the transmisson about 15k miles ago. I think it would have lasted longer and been cheaper to fix if I had replaced the fluid and serviced it when I heard the first noises.

Don't forget to change the diff and transfer case fluids too. I should last you double what you are now.

 

[cgolden]

Well thats good to hear, I'll have to get on changing all the fluids, I think im gona wait till it hits 200,000 then I'll change all the fluids

 

[nolimitssjca]

I believe that adding the dual by-pass filter will prolong your engine life as well. I saw one person who concluded it wouldn't be cost effective to add it since his vehicle was high mileage. The problem I have with that thinking is you can move your by-pass filter from one vehicle to another. So give it some thought. It will increase the life of your engine and you can keep it forever!

 

[aldive]

I believe that adding the dual by-pass filter will prolong your engine life as well. I saw one person who concluded it wouldn't be cost effective to add it since his vehicle was high mileage. The problem I have with that thinking is you can move your by-pass filter from one vehicle to another. So give it some thought. It will increase the life of your engine and you can keep it forever!

Sound recommendation; I love mine.

Take a look at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126111&highlight=amsoil+bypass

 

[nolimitssjca]

I learned everything I know about it from Al!