High milage explorers?

[Kris Guilbeaux]

I know it is not HIGH mileage for the year but my 92 hit 100K just now...

I dont know if I should be happy or upset.



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Kris Guilbeaux
1992 Navajo Lx 5-speed
attempting 4x4 convertion
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http://www.tisd.net/~guilbeau/explorer.html

 

[Kevin Zeller]

My '92 EB has 104K. Work done so far:
-Trans rebuilt at 68K (good thing I bought that extended warranty for $900)
-Repaired rust at rear wheel well below door
-Replaced intake gaskets
-oil and filter change every 3K
-A few brake jobs
-couple sets of tires
-Replaced ball joints on passenger side
-Radius arm bushings

Modifications
-Dyno max cat back exhaust system
-KKM air cleaner
-KYB shocks
-Addco sway bars (a absolute must have!!)
-Perfomance products valance (looks nice but built like sh#t!)

Future Plans:
-Borla headers
-New radiator (Being held together with stop leak)
-water pump
-Replace head gaskets (Head is leaking, hoping it is not a cracked head)
(Should be doing all this next weekend if my parts come in from carparts.com)
-need to work on rear springs to make the vehicle handle better. Any ideas??

Over all I would say that my Explorer has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. Most all repairs have been minor. (knock on wood) Luckily I did not have to pay for the trans repair. This is the only weak link in the Explorer. My mother likes it enough that she wants to buy a new 2000 or 2001 Explorer for herself.

There, I should be post #61

 

[Weatherman]

Ok, this is based on two explorers, mine and my fathers.

My Explorer - 1991 5sp 4x4, 99,700 (almost there, got to get a picture of it at 00000

Normal wear (as in NOT because of my driving or upgrades)
RA bushings
99% sure trans was rebuilt (bought explorer used)
Alternator (Bearings were shot)
New Paint (This sumer, paint is leaving the hood)
New tires
Minor interior things
brakes
muffler

My fathers - 1991 EB 4 door auto 4x4 180,000

Rebuilt trans at 140,000
Rear axle seals
power steering pump
RA bushings (this summer will be 2nd time)
brakes at regular intervals
2 or 3 mufflers, 2 or 3 tailpipes (resonator rusts)
shocks
minor electrical things
thermostat
Radio died

Overall, I love mine and I do all work myself, so it costs very little. The only time anyone else ever worked on it after I owned it was when the tires were replaced (my balancer wasn't working right). I would never trade it, and my father is currently eyeing a 94 with low mileage he found. Very reliable vehicles overall.

-Ben

 

[Zeus 4x4]

Looks like Scott Bauer and I have the 200,000's all tied up.

Mine is a '92 XLT 4x4: just passed 216,000 miles today. Purchased in '94 with 97,000 on it.

Major work:
-Fall '99: Transmission replacement (o/d quick working about 100,000 miles ago, but pulling boats about 1,500 miles a week made ended up tearing some teeth out of it)
-Also, I've replaced the front rotors twice, and been through several (12+ sets of pads) in the past 5 years.
-CD Player quit working. (fixed)
-Rear subwoofer popped. (fixed)
-Windshield cracked for no reason. (fixed)
-Driver side door needs new hinges. (needs)
-ABS and Brake light stays on. (faulty RABS Sensor) (needs...$330.00 though)
-Several sets of front wheel bearings (6+). (fixed)
-Drive shaft U-Joints (twice). (fixed)
-Arm rest broken. (needs fixed)
-Radiator. (fixed)
-Windshield washer pump. (needs fixed)
-Clunking noise in pass. front suspension. (no one can figure it out yet though)
-Shocks. (fixed of course)
-Strange noise when in 4wd. (haven't figured it out either)

Overall, I love the truck. Its had several problems and the braking system absolutely sucks, but I'm gonna keep it forever...probably upgrade the engine this summer (with a 302), along with the entire brake system, a 2.5" lift, new wheels and tires, performance sway bars, replace my JET chip with a Superchip, and a few other things. see my explorer on the web at http://members.xoom.com/bombtech022/mydirtyexplorer.jpg



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Randy
'92 Explorer, 4.0 & J.E.T. Chip

 

[mightyhead]

115,000 miles '91 Explorer 4.0 v-6.

Problems: Cracked U-Joint, Rear Weatherstripping, oil leak, muffler rusted off, leather seat starting to crack, stearing wheel cracked and emiting goo, right front window dont roll down, cassette player broke (volume went all the way up and never came back down), right front power locks dont work (just unlock), center conslole thing cracked, right rear armcover/cigarette holder broken, a/c went out, 2 blowouts on firestone radial atx (GET RID OF THESE TIRES)...

BEST DAMN AUTO I HAVE EVER OWNED, i love it. I have done some enhancements and it is so much fun to drive, and repair costs are so much cheaper than foreign...

 

[JYoung]

just want to list a few items.

rotors
calipers
r/a bushing
cluch
5th gear
alternator
u joints
frt bearings
arm rest brkt
rt door glass[rolled IT]
warn manual hubs
thats all I can think of.

[This message has been edited by JYoung (edited 04-03-2000).]

 

[Trane]

93 Navajo 68,000
bought in nov98 with 35000
manual tranny rebuilt at 46000
1 set of brake pads
every possible fluid change with redline
Borla catback, when stock muffler turned to swiss cheese
KKM air intake
upgraded entire stereo system
1 set of tires

Dano

 

[Chris Jella']

My 93 EB had 106,000 when I bought it, now has 110,000.
To date:
Amsoil 5W-30 and filter(almost 3000 miles, no leaks yet)
Front diff,T-case,Rearend: Mobil 1
Bosch +4's:no more power, but idles better
Cleaned MAF, TB, IAF: for good measure
Amsoil air filter: Better MPG and throttle response
Drilled airbox:nice sound more power
Coolant temp sensor
R/A bushings: polyurathane GET 'EM they're great!!!
Gabriel VST's: don't laugh I like em Dead Link Removed
A/C: new O rings, system evac, 134, works great
Rear door lift shock mount broke: Riveted and JB welded
removed front calipers, cleaned and greased slide pins and guides
flushed brake system and changed to synthetic
new radiator: dealer installed new one FREE!!
PVC valve, fuel filter, lubed chassis, etc.
Looks, runs and drives like new!! And 4WD w/auto hubs works flawlessly!! (crossing fingers, grabbing rabbits foot, knocking on wood)
Will probably do U joints this weekend and tranny fluid and filter soon. I'd also like to install a tranny temp gauge before summer.
I love it and plan to drive it forever!!
Chris

 

[01EB5.0]

Hi. I just thought I would bump this back up for new members.
Thanks for the huge reply!

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TravisN1@AOL.COM
1995 XLT 4x4

 

[RobbieJ]

Well as for my '91 XLT 4 door I have replaced tons of stuff! It has 140,000 on it and I will never sell it.I don't even know where to begain?
3 sets of tires
Radius arm bushings
went from auto to manuel hubs
3 auto tramsmissions
fan and clutch
2 fuel pumps
valve cover gaskets
water pump
2 fanbelts
mas air flow sensor
throttle position sensor
oxygen sensor
crank sensor
transfer case skid plate
2 sets of rotors
front brake calipers
countless brake pads
3 starters
most of the bushings
a/c hoses
some vaccum chamber under the hood, it was my fault I melted it with a heat lamp
thermostats
heater core
radiator hoses
heater hoses
2 or 3 powersteering pumps
arm rests on the inside door pannels
5 wind shields
rear drums
2 passanger side fenders
2 front bumpers I had two fender benders in
the exact same place
I'm on my second rancho steering stablizer
shocks Replaced with RS5000's
muffler, so I bolted on a dynomax cat back system

I have also spent around $450 trying to fix the damm gas guage but noting seems to work. I know I have left some stuff out but oh well. I love my explorer and would not trade it for anything ask my last two girl friends!
RobbieJ XPLORN

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Robbie J 1991 XLT 4x4 4.0 4-door

 

[FROADER]

'92 XLT 4x4 just turned 120,000 on the way home from work tonight, and haven't had to replace a thing except the normal tune-up stuff



Colin

 

[01EB5.0]

Robbie....sounds like you had to do a ton of stuff! Do you only drive your on road or off too? Thanks for the posts and keep them coming!

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TravisN1@AOL.COM
1995 XLT 4x4

 

[shauste]

91 Eddie Bauer 4X4. Bought in 98 with 74K. Now has 105K. Replace the following since I've owned it:

--Starter
--Front Brake Pads and Rotors
--Intake Manifold Gasket, Valve Cover Gaskets, and Thermostat
--4 Goodyear 31X10.50 15s
--Radiator Fan (had cracks--check yours)
--Fuel Filter
--Battery

NEEDS:

Radius Arm Bushings

 

[okk9]

Have two: 95 XLT 4x4,80k, belt & belt tensioner, plugs & wires, O2 sensor.
91 XLT, 141K, Belt, plugs & wires, RA bushings, wheel bearings, Brakes, AC condensor, Alternator, Clutch & slave cylinder, Shocks.

 

[TymeKeeper]

'92 Eddie Bauer.
29,000 engine rebuild (Prior owner)
Oil/Filter every 3k
135,000 miles.

The only thing I have done is mods!
next is Bosch Plats and Accel wires!



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Jim
'92 Eddie Bauer Explorer
Dual 2.25 exhaust, no Mufflers
Drilled AirBox
Cobra 148GTL W/K40 Mag
235/60's
My Baby!!

 

[92eddie]

newbie poster here.

I've got a 92 4dr Eddie Bauer

K&N Drop in
Flowmaster cat-back
Platnium 4+ plugs
New wires
BFG TA's 30/9.5's
Edelbrock shocks


This is my first post so i guess i'll be seein alot more of you all.

 

[JamesK]

94 Eddie Bauer
K&N Filtercharger, Splitfire Plugs and Wires, Borla Exhaust

 

[Turner55]

'93 sport 4x4
85,000 miles, had to replace brake pads/shoes and the rotors b/c when i bought the thing the brakes needed to be replaced but i didnt know so i wore out the rotors...other than that the usual maintenence stuff....stock for now Dead Link Removed

 

[01EB5.0]

Welcome 92eddie! I am sure you will find this site helpful and fun! See you around!

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TravisN1@AOL.COM
1995 XLT 4x4

 

[AgExplorer]

1995 XLT 4Dr, 2WD, 78,000 miles. Purchased new and just paid it off.

-AMSOIL Series 2000 0W-30 motor oil & filter
-AMSOIL ATF in the tranny & power steering
-AMSOIL Series 2000 75W-90 Gear Oil in rear diff
-Jacobs Electronics wires
-NGK Platinum plugs
-3 front brake jobs (just had one last week)
-2 rear brake jobs
-Rebuilt tranny at 75,000 miles
-3rd set of tires (P235/75R15 Bridgestone Dueler HL's now)
-Belts and Hoses at 60,000 miles, including tensioner pulley

Coming soon
-Edelbrock shocks
-Bosch O2 Sensors
-B&M Shift Improver


[This message has been edited by AgExplorer (edited 04-04-2000).]