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    Should I spend money fixing car?

    I have a 1997 mercury mountaineer with 228k and should I keep doing maintenance on it or let it run till it dies? It drives fine but I just don't know how well it was maintained so it's sort of risky as I don't know how long it will last am I just turned 18 and I like the experience and knowing...
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    Catalytic converter troubles

    Hey all, over the weekend my explorer decided it wanted to top out at 5mph, and since despite being 12 years old, it's definitely the nicest bed newest car I own, so I felt I should go to a shop instead of kicking it until it works like I've done with my other cars. It's got 115K on it, and full...
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    Is this even worth the money?

    Hi all, Im new here and in need of some quality information that I cant seem to find anywhere else on the web. The dilemma Im having is with my 2003 Ford Explorer (V6 4.0L SOHC Flex Fuel) transmission. Everything was fine until my wife went to carry the kids off to school the other day and once...
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    aftermarket AC Parts Reviews?

    I'm getting ready to revive the AC on a 1997 Mounty 5.0. The accumulator has rusted through, but I haven't dug much deeper yet to see the orifice tube. I started researching, and the accumulator prices range from 20.00 for a Four Seasons aftermarket to 100.00 for Motorcraft. The compressor is 15...
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    SAS Cost

    So I was looking into buying a sas explorer, but can't find many around my area. I have all the tools necessary to build one but never have so was kinda sketchy. I was wondering what it cost some of you that have done it already. I'm looking at probably getting dana 44's or 60's, maybe and 9" or...
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    Muffler replacement

    Just a quick question... how much should l expect to spent to replace the muffler on my 2000 explorer 4.0? I Just spent a lot of money last week on a new engine, and this morning the tailpipe disconnected from the muffler! I see that there are a couple of small holes forming in the muffler...
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    03 XLT V6 Explorer... 156k miles

    I bought our Explorer 3.5 years ago.. it had 47k miles... it now has 156k miles.. running good, I've kept the oil changed regularly.. very few minor repairs but nothing serious... I need to keep it for at least another year, maybe 2.. and have never had a tune up or any of the services done...
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    Front Brake Pads and Rotor Replacement Cost?

    Hi Everyone, Couple of weeks ago I purchased a 2000 Ford Explorer 210,000km. Has a service done and they tell me the front pads are 85% worn and the discs are worn to minimum thickness. The mechanics (Kmart Auto) tell me it will cost around AUS $700 to fix (with a bearing replacement also)...
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    Replacing Cats - $800?

    2001 Explorer Sport...180K Mechanic quoted $800 just for the forward cats that bolt to the manifold or is he replacing all four plus exhaust system? He said if I went through the dealer the cats would cost $1400. Does this sound right? I guess I need to clarify exactly what he is doing...
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    New guy says hello

    I decided to join today after spending some serious time looking at photo threads on repairs that I've always spent significant money to have done. With the very useful posts I've seent, it looks like I'll be able to do it myself. Most of the ones I've looked at have listed the needed tools...
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