SpinningWheels
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- City, State
- Wittmann, AZ
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2004 Explorer 2x4
I am an owner of the dreaded 4.0L exploder engine with the "K" in the VIN. I have friend Rick, whom turned me on to this forum and told me to ask some questions.
The SOHC should read SUCK. Now I know why some of the engineers at the Ford proving grounds call them exploders.
1) Where can I find a decent priced replacement motor?
2) Is there a better motor to put in there without having to spend $1000's to get it to last longer than 70,000 miles before I have to get another motor put back in.
3) The transmission is (was) starting to shift hard. Is it best to rebuild it or find another tranny?
It is a 2004 2x4.
The SOHC should read SUCK. Now I know why some of the engineers at the Ford proving grounds call them exploders.
1) Where can I find a decent priced replacement motor?
2) Is there a better motor to put in there without having to spend $1000's to get it to last longer than 70,000 miles before I have to get another motor put back in.
3) The transmission is (was) starting to shift hard. Is it best to rebuild it or find another tranny?
It is a 2004 2x4.