4.0l?

[Ki4npz]

Hey everyone, new member here from the Seattle area. Thinking about replacing my aging 1998 Durango with a 3rd gen Explorer. I am intimately familiar with Ford's 4.6L, as I have had a few vehicles with that, and still own one--a 2003 Grand Marquis. However, I have had no experience with the 4.0L V6. Is this a good engine to live with? How is the serviceability, longevity, power/torque? Any weird things about the engine? I don't need a 4WD, not going off road. Just a secondary vehicle to haul things and people when needed. (whenever the Camaro is impractical). Thanks for the help!

-interested Explorer purchaser.

 

[Mike65]

Welcome to the forum. Depending on what year Explorer you get there were two 4.0L engines available for the Explorer. The 4.0 OHV (overhead valve) & the 4.0 SOHC (single overhead cam). They both have good & bad points.

 

[swshawaii]

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Thinking about replacing my aging 1998 Durango with a 3rd gen Explorer.

4.0L SOHC or 4.6L only.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Explorer#Engine_specifications_2

Willing to bet 99% here would say the 4.6L is a no brainer if given a choice. JMO

 

[Rick]

[MENTION=304569]Ki4npz[/MENTION] Welcome to the forum from AB7FH