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I think that is how it is supposed to work. I do not know why it will be opening at 185. It could be that it is within its tolerance range.

Hmmm. Interesting. I've have not heard of that before. Not that I am changing it again (one PITA screw) but what about it make it better? I am curious.

I am in north Florida. My 2000 4.0 SOHC runs between 180-185. I have a 185 thermostat.

This was a long time ago. So, yeah, plenty of time has passed. :) I am not worried about this at this point. I still have the Ex but it is not my daily driver. It is now my weekend or errands car. Not in the best shape but I still have her!

My Ex is a 2000 Limited. I connected a device to the cigarette lighter adapter that is on the console on the passenger side (that is next to the radio) and it apparently blew a fuse. I checked the fuse box I could not find a blown fuse. Is there another fuse location for this plug?

My spring fix - Pictures and Videos Here is how I did it: 2000 Ford Explorer 4-door. Fixed with new spring purchased at hardware store. I hope it lasts. :thumbsup: Driver door would not unlock and open using the key, keypad, or remote fob. Door could only be opened/unlocked using door...

Yeap. Broken. Have a pic of it. I actually could see it with the door open look into the latch. I installed the spring slightly different than Patentmike (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3293940&postcount=136)

Doing this now. I went through the process of replacing the actuator thinking it was bad to find out the problem was/is the latch. I had to buy a new actuator and interior door handle. I damaged the actuator trying to do the aluminum foil fix. Now the question is...spring fix or disassembly...

I checked the Mountaineer this morning. Stone cold the manifold was a lot more noisy. I too a video but I am not posting since we all know by now how that sounds. I then took the Mountaineer to my mechanic and after some talk about these SUV's and other things he recommended me to look for...

I found the following Towing info from a Ford Trailer info brochure. https://flic.kr/p/pRxK2w

What exactly does it mean to have a Tow Package on these trucks? Is it just having an additional oil cooler or are there other factory differences? Gear ratio? Bigger Heat Exchanger/Radiator? Brakes? Suspension? The one I went to see is a 5-speed (4 Gears and Overdrive). The guy said he...

Could it be possible to 'JB Weld' a smaller diameter bolt to the broken end of the stud and remove that way?

Went to see the 2008 Mountaineer Premier AWD V8 (140k miles) this afternoon after work. At the time I called the guy he was on his way to work so that meant the Mountaineer would hat a warm/hot engine. I talked to the guy for about 15 minutes before starting the car again. Not sure about this...

Sweet :thumbsup: Thanks for posting it.

I looked for videos on YT. Sound like this?

I found a 2008 Mountaineer Premier V8 AWD that I am going to check out on Wednesday. 140k, $9000 obo.

I know this is months old but I have to make sure I go this right since I am looking to buy a 4th Gen (now looking at a Mountaineer Premier V8). $800 to replace the spark plugs and $3200 to fix the exhaust manifold studs (both sides)? Did I get that right? And I am guessing (hoping) that is...

Hmmmm...I am going to have to really look hard into the V8's if that is the case although I've been lucky with my V6 so far. I got my 2000 Ex (SOHC) in 2008 with 134k. It now has 253k. It has been very good to me 'in flat Florida'.

I am guessing that is because of the bigger engine been able to handle the load better or is it a better built engine?

The one I was going to look at is a 2006 V6 Limited with 149K miles for $6500. I was planning on offering $5k cash-on-hand. http://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/4756316620.html

I've always purchased V6 cars thinking they are more fuel economical than their V8 counterparts. I am looking to replace my V6 2000 Ex Limited and in looking around I've seen a few articles that show a similar fuel consumption between a V6 Ex and a V8 Ex. For example a 2007 V6 is listed with...

It is time to start looking for a replacement for my 2000 Ex Limited. I was looking at the 4th Generation, particularly the 2006 model mainly because of price. However, I read on some articles online that the 2006 models are not the most reliable; leaking coolant, transmission problems, and...

That was a problem with my 2000 Ex. I kept driving it and pouring more coolant in it until the cover catastrophically broke. It was a fountain water show. LOL.

Wow! It could be several different things. Maybe you are just flooring it. :D J/K Who did the tire/shocks work? If it was a shop odds are they would have found other suspension problems. Ya'know...more biz for'em. :smoke: Anyway, have you peeked under the hood? Put the front on jacks...

Update: Here is where I am at. I ran the OBD2 on my other car using the troubleshooting instructions found here: http://troubleshootmyvehicle.com/ford/4.0L/how-to-test-the-thermostat-2 to check the thermostat. It worked as listed in the other car. It got up to 223, fan urned on, and the...