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The alignment shop told me the tie rods ends are too tight (plus one has a torn boot), and they need replaced before they can align. He said they lack the normal movement they are suppose to have and if they get them loose for adjustment, I could/would have issues with them being too loose down...

Alignment specs..good, ok, or bad? 2001 P255/70/16 4x4 62K Front..left -1.0 (-1.0-0 range) Camber 3.6 (3.2- 5.2 range) Caster .05 (-.03-.09 range Toe Front…right -.4 Camber 4.2 Caster -.04 Toe Cross camber -.06 Cross caster -.06 Total toe .01 Thanks....Drake

Can warped rotors cause noise? I get a annoying "winding up" and "winding down" frontend noise between 20-50 mph the truck only has 60k on it. Just put brand new tires on, this really reduced the tire thumping sound that the RT/S's where making. I know the rotors are out because I get a...

Alignment specs..good, bad, or ugly? Had the 2001 Ex in for tires today and had them do a alignment check. Curious on everyone’s opinions on the specs, I ended up not having it done because they could not adjust the Camber. The truck does like to wonder a bit, no lift, stock 255/70/16...

Is it GoodYear? Thanks. Drake

Any opinions or experience with these? Price is nice with $100 off. TIA Drake http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?rc=OHCINT&cf=false&c=1&sw=false&cs=255&pc=15749&rcc=&rd=16&ar=70&tc=KAZRL1&rf=true

Should I replace now? I can’t get a reliable answer from the tire stores (obviously), but my tires are 6 years old (according to the DOT) number, tread depth is around 5-6/32 (2/32 being the wear bars). I have cracks developed at the base of all the tread blocks on all tires. Is this normal...

I replaced the stock brake pads with Napa ceramic pads all the way around...they are great (no brake dust). At that time I had the typical "pulse-in-the-pedal” during higher speed braking, the mechanic said the pads would help plus the rotors looked good, so I didn’t replace/turn. I have gone...

I always thought it was strange that I still have a Firestone Wilderness AT (255/70/16) as a spare on my 2001. Firestone said it is ok. The truck came factory equipped with Goodyear RT/S. Anyone else still have an “OK” Firestone Wilderness spare? Just curious.

New redesign (long overdue) of the LTX AT. Has anybody seen or heard anything about them...I found one review. http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jb/michelin2.htm They look interesting.

Anyone having problems? http://www.cleveland.com/autonews/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/business/1159432443254700.xml&coll=2

Any comments on these good or bad? Time to replace the Goodyear's and was considering Uniroyal Larados but after seeing them on some trucks...I don't like the look for my 2001 xlt 4-door with the "sport" package P255/70/16. I like how the long trails look, price is right and tread wear number is...

My 5r55e whines in first gear. As soon as it shifts to second it stops and all is fine. New fluid did not help. It's really not a problem just annoying. Anybody else have this? 2001 xlt sport 4dr. 4x4 only 50k.

What your favorite feature and/or option? My wife has a Grand Prix and GM's HUD (heads up display) is a great option so is Onstar. But in my Explorer I love the door keypad, can't live without it.

Bad door handles? They seemed fine to me. http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8d390

That they appear to have gone back to the old style (1/2nd gen.) window glass hatch? Not the lower extended one as in the 2002-2005's? At least that is what it looked like from the road.

From someone different than Edmonds: http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/FordExplorer/

Normal driving no problems, but when decelerating from >45 mph I get a flare or slip from 2-1 (I think) when coming to a stop. I can watch the tach rev up slightly and get a slight feeling of a bump from behind. Just had a fluid change at Ford a couple of months ago. Is this something to worry...

This is a true story. A testament to the 4.0 ohv durability. Back in 1995 my wife and I leased a 1995 sport with the 4.0 ohv. Shortly (>1000 miles) after the first oil change (3500 miles) at Valvoline she was driving on the highway and the truck died. She called me and said the check gauge...

I'm getting ready to replace my junky Goodyear’s and came across these. Anybody have them on their Explorer? Are they noisy and how is the wear with the 2Gen suspension? On sale at Sears for $98 (P255/70/16), 50K warranty, 500 tread wear #, and snowflake approved. Seems like a great deal...

My Goodyear RT/S’s have developed a loud "thumping" sound between 30-50 mph, it is barely noticeable at highway speed. There is no associated vibration and a recent suspension check turned up nothing. They have about 40k on them and still have good tread left so I’m a little apprehensive to...

Ok...just curious what NXT users feel about it durability in real world applications. I like how easy it is to use.....but feel like it has lasted 4 weeks. It reminds me of a spray wax...easy on...easy off....nice shine but only lasts until the first rain. Just curious what everyone else thinks.

Anyone ever run these? They look like a good replacement for the Goodyear's. Thanks http://www.coopertire.com/us/en/ProductDetails.asp?ProdType=SUV&id=257&title=SUV+Tires

Ok....I got a question on how to read my dipstick (ok...stop laughing), 2001 4.0L SOHC 4x4. My dipstick DOES NOT match the photo's in the owners manual. There are no words (full/max/min/add). There are two dots and cross-hatching, but the cross hatching does not go to the top of the second dot...