engine toughness

[jacobl]

How tough is the 2002-2005 4.0L sohc V6 and how many miles does it last?

 

[Oldwolf]

I have 100k on mine, still going strong (it better!), no oil consumption, 21-22 mpg on hiway.

 

[jacobl]

Mine has 102k miles and i hope it lasts a long time. It also consumes no oil and it still gets good gas mileage. I run mobil 1 synthetic and change it every 5k miles.

 

[tower]

121k the V6 runs great, now the rear end and the transmission not so good.

 

[jacobl]

Last year my rear end blew at about 80k miles. It was in the shop for about two weeks. The good news is that enterprize car rental gave me a 2005 ford explorer xlt to drive for the same price as their chevy malibu!

 

[grumpy]

The engine (made in Germany) is probably the strongest point of the vehicle.

 

[jacobl]

Is it a good thing that the engine is made in germany? I didn't know that ford used german parts. I just hope it lasts a long time.

 

[jacobl]

Is there anything else good about this engine?

 

[skifreakpro]

a buddy of mine has a 94 xlt with 180k on it with original engine and auto tranny. which is pretty damn good.