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mjbach - thanks for the tip and offer but this is my daily commuter so I cannot absorb variable down time. As for the Porsche mechanic, I was originally being a bit sarcastic, but after checking a bit further, go figure, their rates may be cheaper or comparable to the local Ford...

Interesting thread. I have a 97' and have recently started to experience the symptoms described above. I took it ot the ford dealership and they told me the stabilizer bar links were cracked....they didn't offer to replace these for free, I guess I should go see if I can determine when the...

I guess I should be thankful I have not had to go to a mechanic for quite a while, just called a local "broad spectrum" independent that wanted $90 an hr...sheez, I sure made the wrong career choice :-)

dang and I figured if you buy one of the most popular vehicles around finding good service would not be an big issue :( ...at this point maybe I could go to my Porsche mechanic?

so, how do you find a good independent?

So, any tips on who in the minneapolis area can fix my vehicle and maybe even encourage me to "upsize it" (reasonably speaking)?

Hi! I have a 97 Explorer XLT (4x4) with I believe the 4.0 6 cyl setup and 51,000 miles on it. The vehicle was purchased with a lot of nice features and I have been generally pleased with it. Last week I noticed that when on the highway doing 60-70 if I hit pavement alterations or...