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$3000 - $3500 that is what ford will charge. I got it done on warrenty so there was no charge!! I saw the mechanic who did the work and for the parts including the special tools for the job no labour cost was $1800.:thumbdwn::thumbdwn:

Cheers for the support guys! You are turning me around!! Maybe I'll hang on to the Explorer get some suspension mods and a lift and show the Aussies just how good an explorer can be!!

Advice taken and thanks for all of the comments!! You certainly are passionate about the explorers!! That has to be admired in a world of apathy! I didn't mean to insult anyone! Yes I had it checked first but on the sand dunes north of perth the chains just started rattling without any...

Its quite strange that you keep refering to my explorer as a lemon because I have had problems with the chains etc. Everyone has problems with the chains and the gearbox therefore ford must have a massive lemon tree for a factory? The reason for getting stuck (and I thank you for your concern)...

Hi everyone! I apologise for any upset I may have caused with my last thread. However I was just stating basic facts. My intension was not to disgrace the explorer as a basic package. Yes I have had problems with my explorer and yes its off road capabilities are quite limited. However I...

I wish that I had found this forum before buying an explorer!! I would never have bought one!! I bought a used 98 model and its spent more time in the workshop than on the road. The remote door locks failed and the timming chain what joy! I've got it back now only to be embarrased by a friend...

Hi all from the land down under!! It's great to find some info on the explorer at last. They are not very popular in Oz and carry the nickname exploder due to timing chain and gearbox problems. I have had mine for a month now and two weeks have been spent in the workshop getting the chains...