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138k bought it at 125k two years ago. I replaced the engine back in May due to timing chains and redid the plugs then as well. Other than that just standard maintenance.

Well, that was my initial suspicion, but wouldn’t that indicate a failure elsewhere? From what I hear those things don’t just go.

Hey guys! I have recently begun to experience a slight mileage drop (16.2 MPG to 15.5) and that rotten egg like exhaust smell. I have also noticed that it can be a little difficult to get up to speed (sometimes I have to press the pedal to the floor) and there are some jerks. I think these have...

Hey guys, thanks for the feedback! I definitely get it as far as the V8 goes. If I could go back, I'd probably look for that over the V6, but at this point I've invested some money in the thing and it is a good car, so I'm not sure if I'm passionate enough about it to go trade it in. At the end...

Hey guys! I have a 2006 v6 4.0. I have been doing some digging around the forum to see what people's thoughts around a new intake and cat-back exhaust for the v6 are, but it seems like there are a lot of mixed feelings out there. Has anyone had a good experience with this modification or seen...

Hey guys, I appreciate the feedback! I logged in today and realized I had never replied to this thread, so I do apologize for that. The issue with my Explorer did end up being the timing chain. I had a mechanic in town take a look to confirm. I got a couple quotes for replacing the chains vs...

Hey folks! I have been dealing with an issue over the past couple of months and hope maybe someone here will be able to help me out. I like being able to work on the car myself, but I am new to it and do not have the experience many of you do, so I am hoping you might be able to help me out. I...