This is my Explorer, I plan to use this thread to post pictures and show my restorations, personalizations, improvements and so on. I'll list my specs so there is no confusion.
1995 Ford Explorer XLT, 4x4, 4.0 OHV v6,
310,000 estimated miles
Bought new in November of 95', "the Explorer" has been in my family for over two decades. The Explorer has towed a 5,000 lb travel trailer, but currently it's used as a commuter and a tow vehicle for a utility trailer.
I will be updating this thread with pictures and fixes I find.
Problems(Updated December 2018):
Fails Emission Test for hydrocarbons,
Gauge Lights(Two are burnt out),
Odometer stopped working(works 1/3 of the time),
Passenger mirror has no horizontal adjustment,
Liftgate shocks need to be replaced,
12v outlets don't function(blows fuse),
ABS light is on,
Brake light is on,
Headlights need restoring,
GEM module, (4x4 lights flash, windows don't work)
Spotty 4x4 engagement at best,
Headlights need adjusting,
Cosmetic and other minor problems
Roof rack paint (faded & Chipping),
Bumpers (faded),
Cruise Control buttons(half the lights don't function),
Radio Bezel(will need replacing if another clip breaks),
Faded wiper arms,
B & D Pillars (faded),
Bug Deflector(cracked),
Grille (flaking),
Glass Window struts, 3/12/17
I'm usually a guy for stock vehicles but there are just a few mods I'm interested in doing:
Lights(most likely mounted in the air dam),
Push Bar,
Tow Hooks,
Limited Slip Differential(or maybe even an auto locker),
5.0 Swap(when I get the knowledge and a donor vehicle),
Exhaust,
Here is a quick picture I took of my explorer, it's old but nothing has changed.
1995 Ford Explorer XLT, 4x4, 4.0 OHV v6,
310,000 estimated miles
Bought new in November of 95', "the Explorer" has been in my family for over two decades. The Explorer has towed a 5,000 lb travel trailer, but currently it's used as a commuter and a tow vehicle for a utility trailer.
I will be updating this thread with pictures and fixes I find.
Problems(Updated December 2018):
Fails Emission Test for hydrocarbons,
Odometer stopped working(works 1/3 of the time),
Passenger mirror has no horizontal adjustment,
12v outlets don't function(blows fuse),
ABS light is on,
Headlights need restoring,
GEM module, (4x4 lights flash, windows don't work)
Spotty 4x4 engagement at best,
Cosmetic and other minor problems
Bumpers (faded),
Cruise Control buttons(half the lights don't function),
Radio Bezel(will need replacing if another clip breaks),
Faded wiper arms,
B & D Pillars (faded),
Bug Deflector(cracked),
Grille (flaking),
I'm usually a guy for stock vehicles but there are just a few mods I'm interested in doing:
Lights(most likely mounted in the air dam),
Push Bar,
Tow Hooks,
Limited Slip Differential(or maybe even an auto locker),
5.0 Swap(when I get the knowledge and a donor vehicle),
Exhaust,
Here is a quick picture I took of my explorer, it's old but nothing has changed.
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