Little things that need to be fixed on your Ex...

[Electrohacker]

laundry list

1 flush trans
2 clean the engine compartment
3 fix rust on rear fenders and rockers or at least stop its progression
4 SAS +6" lift 35" tires
5 replace steering system (see #4)
6 4404 to 4406 mod
7 fix the automatic headlights
8 replace the headliner
9 strip out entire interior and fix any rust (see #7 and 8)
10 fix the EGR code
11 new exhaust
12 headers (see 11)
13 custom bumpers
14 winch mounts and electrical hook ups
15 off road lights


probably more I could add

 

[97 EB Mike]

I was pretty happy with my truck until I joined this site. Now I've got a laundry list of stuff I want to try.
Custom color emblems
BW 4406 T case swap
Custom built winch bumper? or winch mount with stock bumper?
Winch, of course.
To BL or not to BL?
Headers, then Cam (yes, in that order)
custom exhaust
lockers-maybe air? too far away to worry about now.
minor body work (I HATE body work)
reciever style hitch
aux lights on rear for hitch.

Honestly, does it ever end?

 

[nobodyspecial]

front wheel bearings.

I didnt want to do them, because i am SASing it this summer, but they are bad enough I am afraid my dang wheels are gonna fall off.

 

[98xploder]

havent posted in a while.. figured id give it a go........

figure out why motor wont rev past 3200 (suspect the fuel pump or spark issue)
replace fuel pressure regulator
new exhaust. its all rusted out and patched together.
recliner lever for driver seat
new bumper and fender
weld in rockers
fix leaky rear window
change oil
if i get all that done, i'll probably do the torsion key flip so it can go lower

 

[askingxforxit]

2001 XLS 4x4 122,x..

This is only a list of things that I think should be replaced/repaired

Hub bearings
shocks
tires
spark plugs
trans oil
diff fluids
injectors?


Maybe just an all around tune up cuz it runs pretty good but can be better IMO

 

[shadowless127]

01 EB V8 AWD 103,x..

Front wheel bearings
Driver door power door lock*
Driver door door latch*
Park Assist*
Rear wiper arm*
Coolant Flush
Trans flush
Fuel Filter
Diff Fluid
Rust treatment on bottom of rear hatch
Look at the rocker panels and see how bad the rust is
replace pass side chrome fog light surround - piece of ice chipped the chrome
Paint the roof rack to cover up the horrid oxidization that is going on.

* = Items dealer is supposed to fix

 

[Baddecision93]

Big or Little?

LOL!! Ok, if I stick with the little things:

- Driver door lock actuator
- Interior trim fasteners (virtually everywhere)
- Hood latch
- Rear backup lights
- Driver's seat doesn't move at all...(replace, maybe?)
- Alignment
- Extend brake lines
- New tie rods
- Rear wheel cylinder needs replaced


If I move up to the big things:
- Replace both front fenders, rear fender over the gas tank, and the rockers with the panels I have purchased and sitting
- Motor needs rebuilt/replaced (eats through coolant pretty bad)
- I need to do axle seals in the front
- Fab up front bumper from steel I have sitting
- Ditto for the rear bumper
- Install moonroof I have sitting in the garage

I think that's the short list...

 

[Cjpooch]

02' XLT, 4.0 SOHC, 114,000k

Finished in last month
1) New Tires-BFG's
2) Replace oil sending unit
3) Speed Control recall (previous owner never fixed)

Still need

1) Front and rear brakes
2) Fix sagging drivers door
3) Replace O2 sensor, bank 2 sensor 2
4) Paint pillars, roof rack
5) Would like to figure out an iPhone hookup, but was told I can't without an aftermarket radio.
6) New plugs and wires
7) A few small dents (no paint)
8) Get ABS light off, I think it needs a new wheel bearing, sensor is in there? Any help guys?
9) Rear coil springs, looked at the brakes this weekend and noticed both rears are snapped :-(

 

[Joe Dirt]

I'll play...

For Deuce:

Replace rear hatch window lock/actuator
Fix rattling heat shield
Re-alignment to straighten steering wheel
Plugs
Wires
Replace driver side rear door trim panel
Level 5 cleaning

 

[Baddecision93]

I'll play...

For Deuce:

Replace rear hatch window lock/actuator
Fix rattling heat shield
Re-alignment to straighten steering wheel
Plugs
Wires
Replace driver side rear door trim panel
Level 5 cleaning

Level 5, lol.
I love reading your registries, btw...thought I'd throw that out there.

 

[01EXP5.0]

Ok with all the threads about how many miles you have on your Explorer and what not, I thought it would be interesting to find out what needs to be fixed on everyone's Explorer but just haven't had the time, or haven't gotten around to it yet.

2001 Limited 130K

1) Replace Battery
2) Finish the Interior I had to get rid of that funny blue/grey color the exterior is black why not the interior.
3) Fix windshield washer some reason it doesn't work think it's the switch
4) Replace windshield - rear view mirror fell off and cracked the windshield Michigan roads suck Thank God I'm back in good ole KY
5) Fix rear sag leaf spring upgrade
6) Get rid of funny looking Limited fender flares and running boards
7) Replace rear wiper arm
8) alignment
9) Rear brakes caliper sticking
10) Repair body damage caused by some Michigan driver that can't park they nailed my pass side taillight and left without even leaving a note.
11) Re-color my blue ovals
12) Replace stereo
13) Replace weatherstrip around drivers door


Wish List

1) Body Lift
2) Manual 4wd transfer case swap
3) Wheels/Tires (a must with a lift)
4) Front Bumper (RLC Welding L'ville is a short drive from Berea)http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=273287
5) Headlight upgrade HID's
6) Interior LED color change

 

[Varsity]

'00 Sport 87k mi.

-Get the taillight to finally close. Closes enough to lock but still have a huge gap with pipe insulation covering it.
-Get the rear wiper blade to hit the window
-Tune-Up

 

[Nitsua552]

'00 XLS 75K mi.

-Get the rear wiper to touch more than a quarter of the window
-Replace back speakers and add a subwoofer
-Remove rust and repaint the side steps
-Realign the rear bumper
-Replace shocks

 

[toypaseo]

• Fix the small leak in the front end
• Swap headlights out with new OEM headlights and Philips Xtreme Power bulbs
• Find replacement OEM foglight for passenger side
• Mount Loadwarrior basket
• Wash/wax
• Vacuum
• Attempt/ignore repairing small dent under passenger taillight
• Attempt/ignore painting the OEM sub cover
• Attempt/ignore getting retinting of front windows
• Attempt/ignore mounting of hitch

 

[RIcArDO1697]

2000 Sport 92k miles

-need new tail gate
-driver's door lock and handle
-timing chain tensioner (i have the SOHC) :/
-stock speakers
-front bumper
-fog lamps
-passenger side mirror
i think this is all my explorer needs

if someone has one of this parts please tell me

 

[thenowhereman]

I know this is an ancient thread but here's my list....

Shocks all 4 corners, Any recommendations?
Rattle in console
Leaky power steering hose
Leaking front axle seals

 

[colintrax]

For shocks I'd say Rancho RS5000, love em.

Need tires, BAD
Need to finish sub box
Find that random noise that loves to pop up, and FIX it.
And he could probably use a good bath and wax

 

[Blazepet7]

Radio bezzel (broke when stolen )
Pass lock (broken into)
Window lock stuck only I could open all the Windows
Fog light harness
Leaky oil pan gasket
NEW TIRES!! BADLY bf goodrich MTS
Alignment (after tires of corse)
Lower control arms and possibly bearings to Moogs
Transfer case to bw4406 (can't wait for that)
New side view mirrors

Definitely more little things

 

[rynodog]

to fix or not to fix

needs tires

crack in plastic under rear window

only 86,000 miles on it!

 

[KJ2000XLS]

new - replacement explorer for one son totaled

just purchased a 2000 xlt to replace the xls my son totalled.
found same year , same color, 20 k miles less, leather, all electric, ohc instead of ohv ( jury still out on that one ) so have all new set of fun things.

1) window regulator - window was coming off track thought had fixed and it came off again and kids mangle regulator.

2) check engine on - lean code both sides

3) starter motor continues to grind on start.

4) front hub repair - the infamous nobby tire sound.

5) minor leather seat repairs.

6) compass repair.

7) window star repair - past own only filled one - see four.