iamjose
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- 2002 XLS 4x4
Hey everyone! This seems like a pretty kick ass forum! I just recently bought a used 2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD with 145k. I paid all cash for it and was pretty excited about it. I was really happy about not having to deal with car payments any more until... I started reading about all of these problems with the transmission on this model.
I had a mechanic buddy look at it befre I paid for it and he did notice that it looked like they had replaced the transmission on it which I thought was a good thing. But now... I'm not so sure. Anyhow...
the deal was done before I read about all transmission problems. So I'm stuck with it but if any one here can give me some tips as far as what to look out for or what basic maintenance I should start off with. It would be a great bit of help.
The mechanic buddy said it looked like the AC compressor was worn and might need to be replace soon. Less than $500 to replace parts and labor... ?
I had a mechanic buddy look at it befre I paid for it and he did notice that it looked like they had replaced the transmission on it which I thought was a good thing. But now... I'm not so sure. Anyhow...
the deal was done before I read about all transmission problems. So I'm stuck with it but if any one here can give me some tips as far as what to look out for or what basic maintenance I should start off with. It would be a great bit of help.
The mechanic buddy said it looked like the AC compressor was worn and might need to be replace soon. Less than $500 to replace parts and labor... ?