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    Front Bumper - 2 Piece - upper needed

    long story. someone ran a stop sign - no witness and cracked my front bumper and now im stuck repairing it. FO1000600 and inner fender extension ( bought one already) so i am looking for anyone parting out an X or ST 4th gen or selling a painted Black front bumper. *dont feel like buying a...
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    Time to replace the '02 Explorer, do I get 2016 or 2017?

    All, 4th Explorer may be inbound, had a '92, '02, '01 Sport for my son. Now am looking at the 2016 and 2017, hopefully both Certified Pre-Owned from Ford. I have looked at reviews from Consumer Reports, USNEWS, KBB and a few others and the 2016 is getting beat up in reliability, reviews...
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    First Time Buyer Questions - 2000 XLS

    Hi all! I'm looking at purchasing a 2000 Explorer XLS I found on Craigslist. The seller doesn't have a lot of info on the car, she says her son bought it then left it for her to sell when he went on a church mission. Here's what I know: Mileage is at 170500 Engine is 4.0L V6 FI SOHC...
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    I need Orientation

    Hi, Tomorrow im going to see an Explorer Eddie Bauer 1999 which is on sale for $1,900. It is going to be my first car. The current owner didnt tell me much about it. (engine, tranny, ect) My mother owns a 1999 Eddie Bauer with the v8 and the 4R70W and it never have given us a problem.- So...
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    Guidance is requested on purchasing an Aerostar for the first time.

    Hello, I'm interested in purchasing an Aerostar Cargo Van for my small business that I'm developing. I'll be making deliveries in town and it seems that the Aerostar is a reliable vehicle. I've been searching craigslist and have found several leads. Prices ranging from $900 to $2,250. I know...
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    Buying new Key FOB

    Hi all, just got a new Explorer limited this past weekend and love it. I got the keyless entry/ignition start. I am looking at buying a new key FOB and not sure which numbers on the key I need to match up to make sure the key works. There's an FCC number an IC number, and a few others. What...
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    Fuel Sending Unit and Clutch

    Today I went to look at a 91 Explorer XL 4x4 5 speed. Was a solid truck just had one thing that was a major concern. The fuel gauge doesnt work so I am guessing it is the sending unit.:thumbdwn:Is this a common thing? How difficult is it to replace the unit and about how much time is involved...
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    Can you guys help me with this buy?

    Im about to buy a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer with the V8 with 80k milles for $2,000. I already own a 1999 Ford explorer Eddie Bauer V8. Is the Mercury as good as the Explorer? Or they can give some other problems? Thanks! :salute:
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    Buying 2000 Explorer XLT-Why so cheap?

    I found a 2000 Explorer XLT, 4wd, 4.0 SOHC, only 84,000 miles. They're asking $2,800. Went and test drove it with my dad, a former mechanic, and it seemed fine other than a slight pull to the right and some interior cosmetic issues. Good tires, sounds good, trans shift as it should...
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    Buying Advice Explorer 2007 Limited

    I just saw a 2007 Explorer Limited with 120,000 Kilometers on it. Over all the car is in very very good shape. However, the rear tires are brand new, and I am worried. Why would the rear tires be changed? Is it because it was towing a lot of heavy stuff or there is a problem with the rear diff...
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    Ford Explorer Sport Question

    Hey, so here is the deal.... im looking at buying a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4x4, V6, from someone, but im not sure if I should go ahead and make an offer or just walk away from it. Everything seems to mechanically look great (frame, motor, transmission) from what I could tell. Has no accidents...
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    New Member Question: 2001 FST 4X4

    Hi, I am a new member who has a question about the 2001 Ford Sport Trac. I have came across a 2001 Sport Trac w/125,000 miles on craigslist. It is a 4X4 model with hard cover, moon roof, bed extender, very nice/clean interior, good tires, front end redone @80,000 miles, good maintenance, and...
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