Hi from England

[grahamj138]

Just got my 1st explorer, i'v always had Range Rovers. I am used to constant 4 wheel drive with manual high/low change over. My Explorer is 1996 4L V6 with 102,000 miles. how does the tranny work, it's automatic. Also with this milage what should I lookout for.

Thanks Graham.

 

[Howard]

Hi Graham,

Check out the UK section.

Things to watch out for are:

Timing chains,
Gearbox
Front bottom ball joints.

Do a search for the auto switch/transfer case.
Do not use 4x4 high or 4x4 low on dry roads as you will break something. There is no third diff on the Explorer.

 

[grahamj138]

Thanks very much, so if the switch is set to Auto its in 2 wheel drive, and engages 4x4 when switch to high or low range?

 

[Ilikemice]

Welcome: If it's set in Auto the transfer case will activate the front axle if it feels it needs to.

 

[grahamj138]

Thanks for your help, it much appreciated.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum!