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- '99 XLT
Going onto my 3rd explorer, and don't know if I should go for the 5.0.
I like having a decent amount of torque, fuel economy isnt HUGE to me, but I do know that the 5.0 is reasonable. Reliability wise, how is it? I'm looking at picking up something between a 97-99, with under 150,000 miles on it. Leaning towards an E.B. or Limited as well if that makes a difference. Are the trannys solid? I know the 5.0 is a little underpowered, but I do also know its reliable and I have a bunch of 5.0 mustang motor parts that would wake it up.
I guess what I'm really asking is:
How durable are the trannys? Which one does it use? How are the t-cases? Can these Explorers take as big of a beating as my 99' 4.0 SOHC did ( timing chain snapped, but thats common with those especially with my driving style ). I do the occasional off road ( some trails, I never do any rugged mudding or anything like that ).
I guess really any added info would be great and what I should expect in an eddie bauer 5.0 vs a 97 4.0 OHV XLT and a 99' 4.0 OHC XLT.
I like having a decent amount of torque, fuel economy isnt HUGE to me, but I do know that the 5.0 is reasonable. Reliability wise, how is it? I'm looking at picking up something between a 97-99, with under 150,000 miles on it. Leaning towards an E.B. or Limited as well if that makes a difference. Are the trannys solid? I know the 5.0 is a little underpowered, but I do also know its reliable and I have a bunch of 5.0 mustang motor parts that would wake it up.
I guess what I'm really asking is:
How durable are the trannys? Which one does it use? How are the t-cases? Can these Explorers take as big of a beating as my 99' 4.0 SOHC did ( timing chain snapped, but thats common with those especially with my driving style ). I do the occasional off road ( some trails, I never do any rugged mudding or anything like that ).
I guess really any added info would be great and what I should expect in an eddie bauer 5.0 vs a 97 4.0 OHV XLT and a 99' 4.0 OHC XLT.