2000 Explorer 5.0L

[Accarguy]

I had a 1999 Explorer that was in an unfortunate accident and is unfortunately totaled. Therefore I am looking for a new one 1999-2000 Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0L AWD/4X4. If anyone can help me in my search it would be much appreciated thank you!!!

 

[2TimingTom]

I'm sorta looking for the same.

 

[morbid81]

craigs list for your area

 

[pcam13]

Buy from calofornia area! No rust is nice... Mine at 278k is rotting pretty hard up here in canada.

 

[Accarguy]

I have been looking all over the country mainly south. I also have been on every used car site.

 

[MuscleJunkie]

I've seen several on cars dot com app

 

[SoNic67]

IMO 5.0L AWD are very hard to get by. Usually the market is full of V6...

 

[MuscleJunkie]

Saw a White Limited V8 5.0 AWD with only 44k miles on previously mentioned

 

[Accarguy]

I have seen that all it is is v6 and more v6 but who doesn't want a v8 haha. but I have found a few and while I am trying to work a deal they are already sold. I hope to find one very soon!!! Thanks for looking for me though. If you would be nice enough to just keep an eye out in your area, a possible hit would be much appreciated.

 

[fcat]

I may be selling my White 1999 Limited in the next couple of months.

It has 93k on it is in excellent condition, nothing at all needed. Interested ?

The following is the service history.

8th January 1999 Purchased New 0
13th November 1999 Oil & Filter 4,770
5th September 2000 Oil & Filter 7,125
5th January 2002 Oil & Filter 8,852
3rd August 2003 Oil & Filter
6th January 2004 Oil & Filter 10,844
18th October 2004 Oil & Filter 11,540
9th March 2005 Air Filter
22nd May 2006 Oil & Filter 13,020
21st October 2007 Oil & Filter 13,855
17th September 2008 Oil & Filter 14,348
10th April 2009 Changed owner to son of original owner 18,200
9th February 2010 New Sway bar link kit 24,724
9th February 2010 Balance, Rotation, Alignment 24,737
9th February 2010 Oil & Filter 24,737
10th February 2010 Transmission Flush 24,737
10th February 2010 Differential Flush 24,737
18th February 2010 Radio Unit repaired
16th April 2010 Air Filter
3rd June 2010 Balance, Rotation, Alignment 29,046
3rd June 2010 Replaced Sway Bar Link Kit 29,046
3rd June 2010 Oil & Filter 29,046
24th September 2010 Fuel System service 33,095
24th September 2010 Balance, Rotation, Alignment 33,095
24th September 2010 Oil & Filter 33,095
28th December 2010 State Inspection 36,855
28th December 2010 Balance, Rotation 36,855
28th December 2010 Oil & Filter 36,855
7th April 2011 Balance, Rotation, Alignment 41,187
7th April 2011 Oil & Filter 41,187
10th July 2011 Oil & Filter 45,837
25th October 2011 Balance, Rotation, Alignment 49,734
25th October 2011 Oil & Filter 49,734
30th December 2011 State Inspection 51,545
4th April 2012 Balance, Rotation, Alignment 53,339
4th April 2012 Oli & Filter 53,339
3rd October 2012 New Tire, Valve & Balance 57,088
3rd October 2012 Alignment 57,088
3rd October 2012 Tire rotation 57,088
3rd October 2012 Oil & Filter 57,088
2nd January 2013 New Tire, Valve & Balance 59,196
2nd January 2013 Sway bar links replaced 59,196
2nd January 2013 Oil & Filter 59,196
2nd January 2013 Transaxle serviced, seals & Bearings 59,196
2nd January 2013 Differential Oil change 59,196
2nd January 2013 Brakes serviced 59,196
2nd January 2013 State Inspection 59,196
17th June 2013 Balance & Alignment 63,775
17th June 2013 Oil & Filter 63,775
28th October 2013 Alignment & Wheel Balance 69,264
28th October 2013 Oil & Filter 69,264
31st October 2013 Air Filter 69,324
31st October 2013 New Battery 69,324
16th November 2013 Sale of vehicle to me 70,480
18th November 2013 Emissions & Inspection 70,550
24th April 2014 Oil & Filter (AAMCO) 75,660
8th October 2014 New: Water Pump, tensioner, pulley, thermostat 82,500
15th August 2014 Oil & Filter 87,650
15th Jan 2015 New heavy duty upper ball joins/arms 91,650
28th Jan 2015 New brake pads all around. 92,165

 

[Accarguy]

I will definitely give this some thought. I really appreciate how you have all of the service history, that it is a huge plus. Would you be able to post more pictures for me?

 

[MAS Tequila]

Try looking at the Mountaineers.

A little over 2 years ago I found a 2000 Mountie 5.0 AWD with all the toys and 63000 miles on the clock for $3000.00.

They're out there, just not quite as plentiful as before.

Here in south Florida there are always several or sale.

MT

 

[SoNic67]

In VA, on CL, the ratio of V6 versus V8 it is something like 10:1.

 

[koda2000]

In GA clean V8's are getting very hard to find. Not that many AWD's either. I see them occasionally. The last one I saw was about a month ago, a one owner beautiful dark green '99 EB with full service history and low miles. The seller was only asking $1,950 and it sold within an hour. I sent an email with an offer, but I was too late. If you see one you've got to snap it up quick.

 

[crunchie_frog]

I have 4 of these 5.0 AWDs and one thing that helped me finding them was to search for Mountaineers instead of Exploders. I think percentage wise they are much more likely to be 5.0 AWDs. Another plus to the Mountaineers is that you can rent from U-Haul where you cannot with the Exploders. When I have looked for these 5.0 AWDs it seems like half the time the owners do not even know if it is a 5.0 or AWD and just searching for Mountaineers increased my odds of finding one.

 

[SoNic67]

One of my neighbors from across the street had one of those second hand Mountaineer V8 AWD and had no clue that is AWD - he just assumed that is not "4x4" because... it didn't have a button on dash!
Didn't even bother to bend over to look under it.

 

[50hJoe]

I know not the year your looking for but for anyone interested I have my 98 5.0 AWD Limited for sale...The lady I got it from fell off the face of the earth before giving me the title and there is nothing I can do with that in Maryland. It would make a good parts or swap vehicle for states that require a title. I'm looking to get what I have in it back which is $950. Let me know if interested and I'll get you some pics and more info.

 

[koda2000]

Good tip about looking for "Mountaineers" rather than Explorers. They tend to have a higher percentage of V8's and AWD. Here's one currently on Atl CL that says it's 4x4, but it appears to be a V8 (fender badges) which means it's AWD. Personally, I think the Mountaineer's are better looking than the Explorers (less stupid plastic side-trim and better looking grille) and they're the same vehicle mechanically.

Links to 2 current postings below, there are several listed. Mileage is pretty typical @ 176k. Sometimes you may find one with under 100k, but's pretty rare. After all, 15 years @ 10k per year = 150k average. All of mine have between 170-235k and they all have plenty of life left in them. The most common "more major" repairs I've had to make are fuel pumps, radiators and ball joints. All inexpensive, easy repairs if your a DYI'er. Of course, if you're familiar with Gen II's you know all about the common "minor" repairs.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4980513080.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4921604460.html

 

[Accarguy]

There are more 5.0s awd Mountaineers, but I personally like the look of an explorer much better then a mountaineer.
I do work in the auto repair field so I would be able to do anything that it needs as long as the money and time are available.

 

[1997XLTRollover]

Got my 99 V8 AWD EB for sale here.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=424743