How many miles???

[slow-demon]

How many miles have you got on your explorer 4.0L engine? Specify if regular pushrod OHV or SOHC. I just want to know the longetivity of these engines. I personally have 146,000 miles on my 1991 explorer. Only problem I have right now is lifter noise...which goes away after about a mile of driving.. I am deciding if I should replace the lifters only or just replace the whole engine..Also does anyone know where I can get the cheapest set of hydraulic lifters? The FORD OEM lifters are outrageously priced..

 

[CBoug76]

1997 Explorer Sport
4.0L OHV

May 1999 = 24,000

September 2000 = 59,000

Running Great!

 

[EB Bauer]

Right now I am at a little over 309k and still running strong! I have a 91 Eddie Bauer. I haven't had any problems other than belts, hoses,...ect. Hope that helps

 

[Trckmagik]

1992 w/ 150,000 on it! No major problems, but could have a slight lifter noise starting.

 

[PhxExplorer]

91 XLT with 127K miles and have the same lifter noise until engine gets up to operating temperature. No other major problems with the engine.

 

[Maniak]

1992 XLT with 4.0l OHV--- 205k miles... replaced head gaskettes at 170k..

Rebuild coming soon (have to do it before I do the propane conversion)

Mark

[Edited by Maniak on 09-21-2000 at 08:50 AM]

 

[Covrace]

1993 XLT 152,000 miles with NO NOISES(yet)

 

[Grateful11]

91 XLT with 136K and not many problems and the only noise I have is when I put it in gear when it's idling. It ticks. Put it in park and it stops. It's done it for a long time. I basically ignore it. Now I bet someone is going to tell me it's going to self destruct, LOL.

 

[mike91]

I've got 142,000 miles on my 91EB OHV.
Try http://www.vanirtech.com for the lifters. Cheaper than Ford.
I changed my lifters at 94,000 b/c I couldn't stand the nosie - I think the problem comes from the oil pump not pushing enough oil at very cold temperatures. That's why in January and February this year, I switched to 0w-30 - it helped a bit.