Bozman
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- 03 Explorer
I am a new member and I would like to contribute some content here for others.
Before bringing my truck in for service I did my research using this forum.
My experience with this truck has been good so far, just routine oil changes and several items covered under warranty.
2003 XLT explorer 4.0 with 46,000 miles
Here is what I gave the dealer as a list of concerns: Pricing and responses also included
1) New tires
2) Oil Change
3) Transfer case Oil change (last changed at 24,440)
4) Change both F+R differential fluid (3.55 ratio regular axle)
-Inspect brakes they squeal (rotors and pads replaced at 33285 miles by private garage) Changed brakes, rotors were to far gone after only 13,000 mls.
-Inspect coil springs (see if any are broken truck appears to lean to one side from the back) Coils were fine
-ABS light comes on sometimes Brake switch replaced
- Humming and wobble sound constant at mid speed (possible wheel bearing or unbalanced tire?) Bearings were fine/ the old tires caused the humming wobble.
- Slight whining sound only when gas is applied. Faulty water pump
-When making sharp turn, wheels feel like they are binding as if the AWD system is engaging. Nothing found
-loud hissing/whining sound momentarily inside cabin in the cold weather only when accelerating. Nothing mentioned
-The transmission will hesitate to go into gear then suddenly will engage. This happens at slow speed when applying the accelerator. This does not happen frequently
Already had most up to date PCM flash
Pricing for the above:
-Brake service replace rotors pads/replace E-brake and service/ flush fluid: parts 485/labor 749= $1235
-new tires $726 ($60 mail in coupon from manf)
-replace brake switch $90
-ab switch assembly $28
- flush and replace all fluids transfer case/axle/engine oil $519
-replace water pump/coolant flush $686
Labor 1324
Parts 1842
Total with tax 3388
I was able to negotiate several hundred off of the original estimate and some of it was packaged but the final bill of $3388 was still a bit of a shock. The truck runs better but unfortunately after changing the tires a new problem surfaced. The rims were badly corroded/oxidized so the tires cannot seat properly. (Already have a post going for this issue.)
Enjoy
Before bringing my truck in for service I did my research using this forum.
My experience with this truck has been good so far, just routine oil changes and several items covered under warranty.
2003 XLT explorer 4.0 with 46,000 miles
Here is what I gave the dealer as a list of concerns: Pricing and responses also included
1) New tires
2) Oil Change
3) Transfer case Oil change (last changed at 24,440)
4) Change both F+R differential fluid (3.55 ratio regular axle)
-Inspect brakes they squeal (rotors and pads replaced at 33285 miles by private garage) Changed brakes, rotors were to far gone after only 13,000 mls.
-Inspect coil springs (see if any are broken truck appears to lean to one side from the back) Coils were fine
-ABS light comes on sometimes Brake switch replaced
- Humming and wobble sound constant at mid speed (possible wheel bearing or unbalanced tire?) Bearings were fine/ the old tires caused the humming wobble.
- Slight whining sound only when gas is applied. Faulty water pump
-When making sharp turn, wheels feel like they are binding as if the AWD system is engaging. Nothing found
-loud hissing/whining sound momentarily inside cabin in the cold weather only when accelerating. Nothing mentioned
-The transmission will hesitate to go into gear then suddenly will engage. This happens at slow speed when applying the accelerator. This does not happen frequently
Already had most up to date PCM flash
Pricing for the above:
-Brake service replace rotors pads/replace E-brake and service/ flush fluid: parts 485/labor 749= $1235
-new tires $726 ($60 mail in coupon from manf)
-replace brake switch $90
-ab switch assembly $28
- flush and replace all fluids transfer case/axle/engine oil $519
-replace water pump/coolant flush $686
Labor 1324
Parts 1842
Total with tax 3388
I was able to negotiate several hundred off of the original estimate and some of it was packaged but the final bill of $3388 was still a bit of a shock. The truck runs better but unfortunately after changing the tires a new problem surfaced. The rims were badly corroded/oxidized so the tires cannot seat properly. (Already have a post going for this issue.)
Enjoy
