High milage explorers?

[NoBoundaries]

I have a 1996 XLT 4 door. She's a Capricorn, enjoys long strolls through the park and late Autumn sunsets. Dead Link Removed With 82,000 miles under her belt I have replaced:

thermostat,
dash brake light,
speedo light in dash,
passenger window track re-grease (didn't do a thing),
spark plug wires,
rear passenger cargo window (oops) Dead Link Removed,
tires,
brake pads at all fours,
the notorious wiper problem (GEM module and mutlifunction swith), and
oil and filter ever 3,000.
That's it so far!





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Tim Y.
1996 Ford Explorer

 

[F'in Bob]

96 Sport 4x4
about 68,000 miles, owned since 12/31/97
Answers to 'Barney'

Replaced:
thermostat
plugs
plug wires
shocks(tokicos)
tires(Pirelli Scorpion AT's)
rear shackles

Mods:
K&N fipk
Mass Air Sensor
2.5" cat back system
Avalanche bumper sticker

Needs fixin':
That %&$#!@ clicking noise in the drivetrain
Connector to rear window defroster
Stereo

Rob

 

[RD1991XLT]

1991 2wd XLT, auto trans, 75K mi.
not used offroad

non-routine replacements:

radius arm bushings @ 10k mi under warranty
ps pump
alternator
rear window wiper motor
motor
muffler and tail pipe

currently has real weak left rear window motor and may need new radius arm bushings

 

[Stephen]

I have a 1997 Explorer Limited V6 SOHC 5 Speed Auto with 58,657 miles on it. I've had no serious problems, and my Explorer is pretty high mileage. I did have to replace the water pump under warranty because of a slight leak. I've had new brakes put on it once, rotors machined too. I think its ready for new brakes again, and this time I bet I'll have to have the rotors replaced. I also replaced the stock Motorcraft O2 sensors for aftermarket units, because of a CHECK ENGINE light problem in the mountains. I also had the thermostat replaced. The truck gets every scheduled maint. preformed religiously, its washed every week, and waxed twice a year (I need to do that this month), people still think its brand new.

This is our third Explorer. I much prefer the SOHC engine to the thrashy old OHV one. All of our Explorers have been pretty much trouble free.

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Stephen Withrow
StephenLS400@aol.com
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97 Explorer Limited
98 Lexus LS400

 

[xplorx4]

93' Explorer sport 4.0 4x4 5speed

145k
owner since 1995 w/46k

replacement parts - transmision,snapped output shaft (probably due to centerforce duel friction clutch, and taking it to the dragway-16.89et.) -once
slave cylinder-twice
clutch -once
door hinges -once
starter -once
a/c compressor-once
ingnition problem behind
dash board -once
ball joints -once
All the rest is regular maintnance
have never had a problem with engine
truck runs and drives excellent!!
just the trans stinks
xplorx4

 

[oharris]

Mine is a 94, XLT 4x4, 5 sp, 130,000 miles.

I have owned for two years and 50k miles. So far, I have replaced the MAF, and one auto hub, and put spacers under the front springs. Speedometer head needs replaced, and sunroof leaks.

Overall it's been a great truck. My plans are to swap to a 302 and and F-150 5 speed when the engine or trans dies.

Oliver Harris

 

[Keach]

I've got a 1998 4dr, 4x4, xlt, sohc with 45000miles. I'm in real estate and i put alot of miles on my vehicle. Bought it new. Here's the list so far:

From newest to oldest

Water Pump
Clutch Fan
thermostat
Hood Latch -- ford recall
cruise control -- ford recall
Front wheel bearings
Shocks
Idel problem

Oh yeah, going to the dealer on Monday for some crazy noise from the frnt end, high pitched whine when in gear. My clients even role their eyes with the infamous "Clunk"

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Keach
98 XLT 4X4 SOHC
Edelbrock Shocks
Granatelli MassAirFlowSensor
Kurtz Kustom AirFilterKit

[This message has been edited by Keach (edited 02-02-2000).]

 

[Brian1]

91 XLT 4x4
5 Speed
150,000 miles

I have owned my explorer for a little over 1 year. I will list some of the previous owner's replacements as well as mine.

Alternator
Driver side auto hub
Radius arm bushings
Upper and lower ball joints (both sides)
Power mirror controller
Ignition switch
Shocks
Front and back brake pads
Rotors
U-Joints
Power steering cap
Routine maintenance (oil, filters, fluids)



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Brian
91 XLT 4x4

 

[01EB5.0]

Do you guys run synthetic oil? Will synthetic oil help the Explorer last longer? Thanks

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TravisN1@AOL.COM
1995 XLT 4x4

 

[FordTuff]

95 XLT
103,745
Automatic

Rplaced:
Calipers
Rotors
Pads
Dash lights
Torque converter (engine was running rough)
plugs
wires
thermostat

To do list:
Have a loud knock in front end when driving. Checked out the ball joints (upper and lower)and control arm bushings. No surprize there worn. So thats my next task.

Other then that it's been a pretty decent running truck. Oh Ya... the front seat is worn out.

Jon Pine
95 XLT

 

[Randy Shumard]

'91 Explorer XLT foor door,Auto trans, Auto hubs

I bought it in April of '99 from a dealer with 102,000 on it. It now has 112,000. I don't think it wasn't taken very good care of.

In the first two weeks that I had it:

Auto hubs
replaced all rocker arms
front wheel bearings
front brakes & pads

Within two months:

the auto trans was rebuilt
TPS
wiring (melted by exhaust)
heater hose
plugs
wires
fuel filter

Luckily it had a two month warranty on it, and believe it or not the dealer covered everything but the plugs, wires, fuel filter, wiring, and heater hose.
I haven't had any problems for the last six months, it runs great, gets 20-22 MPG on the highway, and still works pretty good off road. I am still wanting to modify it for a little more off road use.

Randy

 

[ERIC]

1996 XLT with 106K

Other than usual maintenance items, have "rebuilt" radiator, and replaced front diff. seal. Also, had some problems with the rear deck lock seizing, but keep it lubed better cured it. And the tip is broken off the end of the spare tire crank.

Coming up: need to tighten the driver's seat mount and do something about that damn false activation of the driver side front brake.

Minor mods: K&N, airbox cut out, and Flowmaster catback.

Best "features" of an Explorer: Two dog crates fit in cargo area like it was designed for them, 4WD on demand with a switch, seat lumbar control lets me drive 600 miles without a twinge in my back, and the thing looks great and feels right to drive.

Dumbest design element: Roof channels cascade morning dew runoff right down the windshield.

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ERIC H.
'96 XLT

 

[riffman]

92 XLT w\ 120,x.. miles

Starter
Front bearings
locking hubs
body mounts
radio
drivers seat (power)


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Play like you mean it!
'92 XLT

 

[01EB5.0]

To those who have the early model explorers....overall do you think if someone had $3,000 to spend that they could find a decent Explorer 4 door? If so what would you consider to be "high" milage on an Explorer? Thanks

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TravisN1@AOL.COM
1995 XLT 4x4

 

[RonN]

This is the record of our 1994 XLT, 4WD, automatic (ordered new)
51,000 easy road miles

New windshield installed in first year. I cracked the original while effecting a wiper repair. One of the clips under the cowl released an arm and driver's wiper jammed up on rainy night in heavy traffic (inside lane too). Murphy's law held true!

Rancho 5000 shocks. 32,000
Oil pressure sending switch.
Rebuilt front calipers at 26,000.
Rebuilt rear drums at about 38,000.
Power mirror switch taken care of under recall.
New battery at 32,000
Replaced EGR tube and valve. The tube was very thin from corrosion, and I replaced it and the EGR valve just for preventative maintenance. 49,000 mi.
Replaced O2 sensor, for the heck of it too. 49,000 mi.
Michelin tires at 48,000.

Things to do:
Slight shake in front end at 65 mph. Perhaps it is time for RA bushings.
The 3:27 gear ratio makes the vehicle too sluggish. Will probably move up to 3:55 or 3:73s. Any comments? North central Ohio location.

I change the oil at 3,500 to 4,000 miles, and brake fluid every year or so by bleeding. All other fluids are original.

Overall, it has been pretty good to us. The next 50,000 will tell though.
Ron N.

 

[Ivan_M]

'91 Mazda Navajo items broke and replaced:

Center Arm rest (19,000 miles, warrantee)
Cracked head (20,000 miles, warrantee)
Brakes (23,000 miles)
4wd woes, 4x4 stuck (24,000 miles warrantee)
R/A bushings (30,000 miles, warrantee)
Gas Filler neck & Rear Hatch Struts (45,000 miles, warrantee)
Windshield (46,000 miles)
4wd woes again, 4x4 lo stuck (46,000 miles, warrantee)
Brakes again (47,000 miles)
Windshield #2 (49,000 miles, dang rocks)
AC problems (56,000 miles, Hose replacement, but never ever worked right)
Alternator (80,000 miles)

Sold at 112,000 miles because it was going to need:

Clutch and Slave cylinder replacement
Power Steering Pump replacment
Recline lever on driver's seat broke off
AC making bad noises (POS system)
4wd was a crapshoot if it would work or not
Couldn't keep IFS in alignment more than 2 months at a time.
Rear end making noises
.... cut my losses and traded it away at this point as it was going to cost more to repair than it was worth...

Ivan


[This message has been edited by Ivan_M (edited 02-06-2000).]

 

[Exrange]

92 sport with 121k. bought it when it had 70k. Things i have replaced since i owned it:
waterpump
power steering pump
alternator
recharged ac many times, still no luck.
still has the original clutch but the tranny is leaking wicked bad. I love this truck and would buy another one in a heartbeat...that is , if i ever get rid of this one. Matt

 

[Gofast]

Mine is a 94 XLT, 4X4.Tow package.

I bought it new as a company vehicle my first day on the job with PageNet. $24.5K. It has towed many things and lots of weight. Daily it carried 2 transmitters and lots of tools. At 102K miles I bought it from the company for 3K. Now 157K miles total, I think I got a good deal. I have just begun the offroad stuff and am not cutting it any slack ( Ask Gjarret or Trckmagic )

Repairs;

Complete AC system about 1K.
Blew front Hubs in the sand launching PWC's $250 total and the how to's from this web site.

Everything else is normal wear and tear stuff.

Rob Robertson
94 XLT " I'll get the groceries, If you can follow me! "

 

[Scrambler]

1992 sport

currently 149000 miles
bought it with 69000 on it.

replaced clutch and slave cylinder at 108000,nothing else major other than normal wear items.

Terry L. Knotts

 

[raven2]

91 Sport 4.0 5sp 128,000
2nd owner have it 7 months
Other than normal wear items,
Replaced radius arm bushings,
Trying to figure out missing coolant.
Runs strong and smoothe and everything works!

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91 Sport