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    So I did a "slight" upgrade...

    I still had another year left on my 2013 lease that I was perfectly happy keeping for another year but figured what the hell it's worth a shot, traded in my 2013 XLT and walked out with a 2015 Sport. I ended up with the white platinum 401a with the dual panel roof, absolutely love this thing...
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    Unibody Damage

    I was recently in an accident in my Explorer and it has unibody damage to it, basically I was hit on the driver side by another car and the unibody was bent behind the driver door and rear drivers side door. I'm pretty sure they are going to fix the damage, just wondering how safe will the car...
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    GPS malfunction/no compass

    I tried using the sync destinations app on my iPhone to send directions to the car tonight and it came up with a message that the GPS something malfunctioned and was unable to get my location. I didn't need the directions, just wanted to try them lol. Then when I was driving I noticed my compass...
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    Im back in an Explorer!

    It's official, I'm back in an explorer! My jeep was starting to give me problems and at 61k miles I figured I would just get something new. So tonight I leased a new 2013 Explorer Xlt 4x4. It's the 202a with dual panel moonroof and the tow package in deep impact blue. I wasn't a fan of the color...
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    Transmission issues?

    My sister has an 04 mountaineer premier 4.0 awd and its doing some weird things with the trans. When you shift Into either reverse or drive it takes a few seconds to get into gear. When your driving it doesn't feel like there is any power until you get into 2nd gear and it will occasionally slam...
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    Ecoboost thought

    Just curious to see what those with the ecoboost, or that have driven it, think about it. Maybe its me but I felt like the engine is lacking. It seems like I have to push the gas harder than when Im in the V6. What does everyone else think?
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    Explorer V School Bus

    So I found this a couple minutes ago reading the newspaper online. Basically a guy in an explorer was making a u-turn and the bus hit him in the side. This was probably about 10 minutes from my house. Im not sure if the driver was a member but I really hope him as well as everyone else is Ok...
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    What is so great about these Toyotas?

    My mother has been out of the country for the last few weeks and will be for another couple so while my Explorer is in the body shop she told me to just use her camry instead of renting something. Ive been using this car for over a week and would love to know what people find so amazing...
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    Would this make sense to anyone else?

    After my explorer got hit Im not sure I really want it anymore, but Ill decide for sure after I pick it up from the body shop. But anyway would it make sense to anyone else to sell mine cheap, like 5 grand, then pick up another 02 for like $2500 that needs a new tranny? I know getting the...
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    And they say Nj drivers are crazy...

    Went to the city of brotherly love (that is philly, right?) today and saw so many crazy drivers zipping in and around and hanging out in the street. I was with my friend and we were saying how its amazing there isnt more accidents, well sure enough 5 mins later we had one. I was turning left...
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    Aviator tire question.

    Just wondering can I put 235/55r18 on if the tires currently on are 255/55zr18? Ive never had to replace tires with a z on the before so its throwing me off. thanks.
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    Explorer #3 best selling SUV in Sept.

    http://autos.aol.com/gallery/best-selling-suv-under-30k Now I dont think many people cross shop the wrangler and the explorer so only competitor is lost out to is the pilot. Ive actually noticed lately a lot more 4th gen explorers on the road.
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    What happened to my steering wheel?

    My explorer has no leather wrapped steering wheel and I thought that was something that came standard on an xlt. I googled it and cars.com confirmed it was standard on an xlt in 2002 and every other 2002 I have looked at has it, so would that mean anything to anyone? The only thing Im thinking...
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    2010 Toyota 4Runner

    Not sure if this is the right place but here are pics of the upcoming 2010 4runner. Personally I think its ugly. Ill take the Explorer America concept over this anyday. http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/09q3/2010_toyota_4runner_spotted_undisguised-car_news/gallery
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    Anyone done the "peanut butter wax"?

    Have to admit, I wasnt quite sure if this would actually work, but the gray plastic cladding on the bottom looks brand new (except for the spot where I backed into this car lol). What was once a lighter gray is now a nice charcoal gray. Ill get some before, after and during pics up. Best part...
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    keyless entry went on strike!

    Today I drove to Rite Aid to get a new battery for my remote. When I got out the truck I locked it with the keyless entry on my fusion key and after I paid and left I unlocked it with my fusion key. I put the battery in, in the parking lot and tried it. Nothing happened. I decided to try and...
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    Looking at a new(er) EX, opinions please.

    I had an offer on mine today but before I accept I wanted to find something first. I looked at this, they want $10,900 out the door. It has everything I wanted except the 6 disc CD changer, but I dont listen to CD's I just prefer that looks of that one. If anyone would know the wholesale...
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    Road trip! Few quick questions..

    OK so it looks like we are going to have a full house when we go to OBX late Aug/early sept. The explorer is a must this time so I was gonna buy this: http://www.thuleracks.com/product.asp?dept_id=11&sku=686BXT How much is this going to effect my mpgs? Were not going to put too much...
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    Its time to say goodbye to the explorer =(

    Ive decided I am done with my explorer, I'm just fed up with it. So many easy things are breaking on it and I just have no Idea how to fix them so its costing me way to much in repairs. I'm not done with explorers though. I have my eye on a low mileage 2003 thats looking nice right now. Its...
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    What is the difference?

    I am ordering my third key today for sure and Im still undecided if I want the mazda style or the fusion style. But I wanted to know what is the difference btween these two...
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    4X4 disengage time

    Today I took a bunch of old clothes and some food and drinks to this big homeless camp in the next town over and driving out Im 99% sure the 4X4 kicked in. How long does it usually take to disengage? I drove right out of the mud and dips onto 4 lane road and it seemed slower than usual, Im...
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    Ever try Mothers back to black for sun fading?

    Annoyed at the sun fading on my truck I went out in search of something to fix it. For $5 I found Mothers back to black and figured what the hell, its only $5 if it doesnt work who cares. I was pretty pleased with the results. Before: After: The first pic is after 1...
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    Low engine coolant=check engine?

    Today I was driving along in my automobile and then I stopped at a light. The car started shaking like it did when I had my oil leak. I drove for probably another 15 miles before I got home and then when I did opened the hood to look. As soon as I stepped out of the car I could smell...
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    Stock these are decently fast!

    I never realized until tonight just how powerful the V8 actually is. This guy in a lexus es was to the left and I pulled up on the right. He started inching foward and had a good 2-3 ft rolling head start and the X just shot passed him. I wasnt even pushing it that hard and the thing got to...
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    Emblems

    My truck didnt come with a v8 emblem and for some odd reason I felt like it deserved one. I got this one since it was only like $2 compared to the traditional ford one for $15 but Im not so sure, opinions please?
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