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    New shocks time - yet again (long)

    I just put Sensa Tracks on my 2000. Sears had them for $160 installed and that comes to $40 each. Really like them - ride is much better than the OEM and it handles much better. Don
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    Power Steering Leak

    Noticed a very small leak under the left front weel of my X. Had the Ford dealer check it and he said it was a leak in the power steering rack. Also, that it is very slight and just to check the power steering fluid and it wasn't necessary to replace the rack at this time. I check in Auto...
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    Noise when applying breaks

    I developed a slight noise when I apply my brakes. Only have 40,000 on the vehicle, and a lot of it is highway miles. Took it to the dealer and they said that the breaks pads are okey and have about 5,000 miles left, however, the noise is coming from rust on the rotors. Said this was a common...
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    Temp Gauge

    While driving from NC to Ill my temp gauge quite registering. Stopped at a Ford dealer in VA and they said as long as I was getting heat it was probably the gauge and it would be okey and have it checked when I got to Ill. Took it in when I arrived and the dealer said it was the temp gauge and...
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    which tires? '91 expy/navajo

    You keep saying how much you liked the smooth ride of the Michlins - why not just spend a few extra bucks and get them. I have Michlins on my X and I don't think I could be happy with anything else. They sure provide one nice smooth ride. They may cost more, but you will probably get more...
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    Michelin LTX A/T Tires

    I have the LTX M/S on my 2000. When I took off the Wranglers and put on the LTX it was like driv ing a new vehicle. Smooth, excellent handling and quiet. A real pleasure. Don
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    Rap sheet a mile long!!! I AM NOT IMPRESSED

    Let's see now - 300,000 miles in 2 years - two years is 730 days - 365 x 2. 300,000 dived by 730= 411 miles per day. What do you do in your spare time? Don
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    GAS

    I was all set to put Mobil 1 in my 2000 transmission.However, not being certain that Movile 1 and Mercon V were compatable, I e-mailed Mobile and ask them if Mobile 1 was compatable with Mercon V. Recieved the following answer: "Mobil1 Synthetic ATF will not meet the Ford MerconV...
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    Michilin M/S vs Michilin A/T

    Thanks for all the info - went with the Michilin M/S and really like them. The Explorer is like a new vehicle - rides much better, handles better, and is quieter that the Goodyear Wrangler RT/S. Don
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    Michilin M/S vs Michilin A/T

    Can anyone tell me how much difference there is, if any, between the Michilin M/S and the A/T as far as road noise ? Thanks, Don
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    Mobil1 User, when to change oil?

    Checked with Mobile Oil and they said to change at the longest intgerval listed in my owners manual - in my case, for a 2000 Ex it is 5000, so that is what I will do. Don
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    whistling deflector (instead of dixie, argh!)

    Re Whistle I just bought a Lund Interceptor today - will put it on in the morning and post the results. No tape on this on, there are holes on the deflector that match up with holes on the bottom of the hood. Only problem is the screws that came with deflector are to small, so will have to...
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    New From NC

    Hi - Just found this site and have picked up some very good info by reading through the past posts. Just purchased my 2000 Explorer and really like it. Am now on vacation in Illinois and am looking forward to getting back to NC and checking some of the beaches in my area. Don
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