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Performance Upgrades - Maintenance - Modifications - Problem Solving. Covering the Explorer, ST, Lincoln Aviator, Sport Trac, Mercury Mountaineer, Mazda Navajo, Ford Ranger, Mazda Pickups, and the Aerostar.
Well folks after 9 years of (2) Explorer ownership and 22 years of Ford ownership/driving them its done. Selling my 2011 Explorer tomorrow. Value went up $1500 in 2 months. Had far less problems due to 2wd (vs 4wd) but it's been bittersweet in terms of ownership. Just under $6400 trade in and...
Hopefully you were able to get answers.
My thoughts:
Something loose
Sway bar links/bushings
Rear control arms/bushings
Shocks
Others mentioned
It has 190k and it's tired.
Take to someone that has the time and expertise. Don't diagnose and throw money or make decisions based upon what you hear on this forum....
Somethings are best left to others.
8/32 on rest of tires isn't a new tire. Happened to me and I bought 4 new tires. Not worth the gamble and I got a killer deal back in late 2019. Tires aren't something I'd gamble my families safety on.
Or an excuse to trade it in.
Tow button
Different bracing.in the rear end(odd why wouldn't improve)
Coolers may be different. Maybe not...
Software?
Honestly I can't help you more. Folks complain about these towing 4000 non PI with tow package.
Or at the risk of others. Its negligence if you were to be in an accident.
There are other things in the drivetrain that are not beefed up(coolers etc).
I don't know if the water pumps make noise when failing. I have an odd noise in that side of town where the pump is. Its faint but doing for years sounds like a faint train whistle. Consider the alternator is next door more likely that. Just for what its worth. Your noise and my noise are miles...
Are you familiar with variable speed steering? Looser at lower speeds and tighter at faster speeds? These EPS do get a bit twitchy at time. Seems like it looses up for a second. That might be what you mention. Our Sienna does that and they don't have EPS issues.
Length is different of the two styles. Who knows what bumper this comes from but this is likely a mess from insurance, resale etc perspective. Frankenstein. I guarantee there would need to be customization. Parts might be cheap but the customization will cost. I guess what is the end game other...
What is your expectation for the sway bar links? I would suggest read reviews on other brands. Moog, Dorman etc are junk. Grease zerks fall out, dry out etc. Been there done that. I had a boot ripped at 20k on my MC sway bar link but compared to the subpar stuff, miles above. I replaced my front...