2000 5.0 XLT AWD - "Dora the Explorer" is about to hit 172,000. At the rate I'm going she'll be brand new soon. In the last year I've replaced lower ball joints, outer tie rod ends, shocks, front sway bar struts (twice), driver's door power lock actuator, four wheel brake job (discs and pads), AC compressor and blower motor, water pump, all new pulleys, tensioner, idlers, S-belt, radiator, hoses, and I'm about to change the Cam Position Sensor & Synchronizer tomorrow.
On the short list are a new Flowmaster 70 cat-back exhaust, new driver's seat, and hopefully a new lid for the center console. The current lid has lost most of its vinyl and both latches are broken. I actually think I prefer it with the broken latches, but the busted up vinyl is pretty rough on the forearm! I'm hoping the new exhaust will help the gas mileage - at ~15 mpg she's getting a little expensive to operate. Any other ideas for boosting mileage?
Scott
