sibz02554
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- City, State
- Nantucket, Massachusetts
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2011 Explorer XLT
Good Evening,
I purchased a 2011 Explorer XLT 4wd w/42k miles for $13k out the door from a Ford dealership instead of a 2025 Bronco with all the bells and whistles ($60K) for my wife/newborn. In my opinion, it's in mint condition after some cosmetic work I had done to it, but I wanted to get a second opinion from others on whether I should continue fixing it up or move on.
Work I had done:
-Removed all rust: RhinoLine $1400
- New sunroof/seal: Warranty Ford Dealership $0
-New Front Pillars: Warranty Ford Dealership $0
-Rough Country 2" loaded strut lift/level: Parts: $800.00 Install: $950
Issues:
-"Check Break System": P-Break light notification: This appeared after I had the "rustification" job done by RhinoLine, which makes me think it's a sensor issue due to an over spray. Break fluid is full and Pbreak switch works fine. This Notification/light comes on randomly and goes away. Im prepared to just have the whole break system replaced but just wanted to check to see if that's necessary.
-No Back Seat AC: AC works fine in the front but the back seat is not getting cold air. Its flowing air but not cold, all the switches/buttons are in the right setting.
Thank you for your input.
Respectfully,
Josh
I purchased a 2011 Explorer XLT 4wd w/42k miles for $13k out the door from a Ford dealership instead of a 2025 Bronco with all the bells and whistles ($60K) for my wife/newborn. In my opinion, it's in mint condition after some cosmetic work I had done to it, but I wanted to get a second opinion from others on whether I should continue fixing it up or move on.
Work I had done:
-Removed all rust: RhinoLine $1400
- New sunroof/seal: Warranty Ford Dealership $0
-New Front Pillars: Warranty Ford Dealership $0
-Rough Country 2" loaded strut lift/level: Parts: $800.00 Install: $950
Issues:
-"Check Break System": P-Break light notification: This appeared after I had the "rustification" job done by RhinoLine, which makes me think it's a sensor issue due to an over spray. Break fluid is full and Pbreak switch works fine. This Notification/light comes on randomly and goes away. Im prepared to just have the whole break system replaced but just wanted to check to see if that's necessary.
-No Back Seat AC: AC works fine in the front but the back seat is not getting cold air. Its flowing air but not cold, all the switches/buttons are in the right setting.
Thank you for your input.
Respectfully,
Josh
