Mike, Edmonton, Alberta Canada (Warning for Dialup users - 60K per image)

[woot]

Hi!

I'm Mike and I drive a 1999 Explorer Eddie Bauer AWD with the .302ci 5.0L OHV V8. There is no modifications and it has every single option other than a sunroof and power lumbar seats (it does have power adjustable seats though).

 

[Jason_25]

Great looking truck man. That's my favorite color and everything. Also, welcome to the site!

About your signature, your engine is a 5.0L OHV not a DOHC.

 

[woot]

Originally posted by Jason_25
Great looking truck man. That's my favorite color and everything. Also, welcome to the site!

About your signature, your engine is a 5.0L OHV not a DOHC.

Ooops.. Thanks for letting me know about that!

Also thanks for the welcome and comments on my truck!

 

[TarHeel085]

very nice truck! **BEWARE OF "THE BUG"!!**

 

[woot]

Originally posted by TarHeel085
very nice truck! **BEWARE OF "THE BUG"!!**

Thanks!

What is the bug?

 

[woot]

Ooooh I think I know what you mean by the bug...

The Wilderness AT's did me great up until this august. I don't see why this warning was needed. Some people just don't make sure that their tires are inflated enough (between 27-30 psi). I checked mine weekly, making sure it was around there, but Ford phoned me asking why I hadn't taken their Recall tire offer.. I just said it didn't matter.. but then soon after I accepted.. Free tires? Why not?

 

[KEbert]

It's funny to see a speedometer on an Explorer that goes up to 200. Man, that thing must fly

 

[TarHeel085]

Originally posted by KEbert
It's funny to see a speedometer on an Explorer that goes up to 200. Man, that thing must fly

KM/H fool j/k. those are the same tires i have, their great. "THE BUG" is VERY dangerous once it bites you.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

Mike, your truck looks great!!! I love that color. I would've gotten that color for my '96 but Ford didn't offer it then.

 

[woot]

Originally posted by '96explorereddiebauer
Mike, your truck looks great!!! I love that color. I would've gotten that color for my '96 but Ford didn't offer it then.

Thanks very much!!

I really like your explorer because it's the traditional "eddie bauer" green. I remember when my dad bought a brand new '92 Eddie Bauer for my mom, it was the same color. In my opinion, the Eddie Bauer is built around that color; Ford has just advanced on it since then.

 

[SplashMan]

"The Bug"...

You will totally understand "The Bug" when you realize that you can put a 3" Body Lift, 4" Suspention Lift (or both) on youe X along with 33"-35" tires... that is just the start. By the way sweet looking X, it is in great shape and I love that color.

 

[ruzztec]

Looks Good

Man that is the caviar of explorers I love it, how much did you end up payin for it in the end? with no mods

 

[woot]

Re: Looks Good

Originally posted by ruzztec
Man that is the caviar of explorers I love it, how much did you end up payin for it in the end? with no mods

I got an amazing deal on it. It had 41,000 km's on it which is about 20000 miles I think.. and they wanted $27,000 for it (which is about 16,500 american). Well, considering that 27000 was still a hell of a deal and I'd purchase it no matter what, I wanted to see if I could squeeze anymore out of them. They ended up giving it to me for $25,000

 

[taxx]

$25K Canadian or US?

 

[93Eplorer320hp]

about the tires. I had the same one on my X. if you go across train tracks or drive alot in the rain i would seriously recomend some better tires. For some reason i had major problems with those tires on wet roads. y freinds had the same problems. they last forever but have no tration on wet roads or metal. I drag raced once in wet weather and sat there just spining them around in circles.
right now i have goodyear ultra grips (not the ice ones the ones for off road use) the only problems is I can't go over 99mph with them. I have had the Michelin's up to 140mph without a problem.