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I'm thinking I'll probably just trade it in at a dealership and get something more appropriate. I don't like it enough to put the money into future repairs that it sounds like it's going to need.

So the annoying hummmmmmm at 50-55mph that disappears when im off the throttle and reappears when I reapply the throttle is def. a sign of a future rear diff failure?

I should have been more specific about its use...I expect that I would only tow with it maybe 100 miles per week on flat ground. I have service my rear diff and added royal purple synthetic fluid. This did not change the noise at all.

I have an '04 Explorer XLT 4x4 4.6 D4 axle...I have somewhat inherited a lawn care business which I need a tow vehicle for. I'm thinking of using the Explorer but I want some opinions first. I will be towing a 16' double axle trailer (approx 1200lbs) with two JD mowers (approx 1600lbs) and...

Thanks for the info....I keep the vehicle in my garage at home and there are no leaks anywhere.

I recently changed the rear diff fluid per my search here...no luck. Thanks for humoring me.

The vehicle has 87k miles and is in great shape...should I just resign myself to the fact that this noise exists or pay to have it fixed? Obviously a subjective question I know but I'm kinda shooting in the dark here.

I have an '04 XLT 4.6 4x4. I have a constant light whine from 35-60 mph...when I release the throttle between that speed the noise goes away, re-apply the throttle and the noise returns. I like the vehicle and I'm prepared to spend some money on maintenance but I would like to find a way to...

Thanks! I'll let you know how it turns out.

Mine didn't come with an owners manual so if you would be kind enough to list the steps I would certainly appreciate it. Thanks! This autolock feature is probably the most annoying feature I've ever encountered on any vehicle ever.

Ok so you unlock the explorer, get in, drive the vehicle and the doors automatically lock. You open the drivers door, walk around to get your kid out and curse because the door is locked. Walk around to the drivers door, hit the unlock button and proceed with your mission. Does anyone know if...

Oh well...I guess I'll just stick with the all black look. Im trying to decide on a set of nerf bars/side steps now and I cant decide between the stainless or all black.

Yeah thats what I was thinking...I like the all black look but at the same time the 2 tone look is nice as well.

I have a 2005 Ford Explorer XLT w/ a 4.6 V8. It is solid black and has no lower trim. I like the look of the Explorer's that have the gray trim along the bottom. Is it possible to add this to my explorer or is it worth the effort? Thanks! B

Thanks! I'll make sure I get some before and after pics.

I have the same model Ex....how hard was it to remove the grill?

Sorry I had your Explorer confused with someone elses...So the polished stainless skid plate comes off of the Westin brand bull bar? Also, how much of a pain was it to paint your grill? Thanks!

So I noticed you swapped Bull Bars...did you go with the Hunter Classic Bull Bar? And are the side steps you went with from hunter as well?

Do you have any photos with those wheels on your Ex.?

Cool...The Ex is driven by my wife so I only want one to prevent bumper damage from parallel parking. Where she works requires it and you should see some of the people she works with trying to park, its quite scary. I also need some running boards/nerf bars and I like their black billet...

On it, Thanks! I had been all over the place but Hunter Direct looks like a winner.

http://www.heatedseatkits.com/ Im thinking about going this route...the install seems pretty basic and the online reviews seem to be positive overall.

So I just picked up a nice clean 2004 XLT and I'm looking for a bigger set of wheels for it. I found a set of 2006 Mustang GT wheels on my local craigslist site...let me know what you think and if they would work. Thanks! http://roanoke.craigslist.org/pts/2176926381.html

Nate...what brand and where did you get the bull bar on your X? Thanks!

Yeah I see stuff I like I guess the best thing to do would be to PM the owners and see where they got their stuff from. I just ordered nerf bars and I think heated seat kits will be next. This vehicle is replacing a Sequoia so it's going to take some getting used to.

So I picked up a nice stock 2004 XLT V8 w/ 80k miles today. Its black on tan w/ leather and a sunroof. I want to add nerf bars/running boards and a few other things. Where is the best place to look for aftermarket goodies? I also like the look of the lights inside the grill. Thanks guys...