New Member 2017 Explorer 4x4 question

[Derek Fike]

Hi, my name is Derek Fike and I am looking to buy a 2017 xlt 4x4 explorer. Is there anything I need to know about these? Coming from an Edge, I know there are some things I wish I would have known about them like how the brake boosters and sync 2 modules are notorious for going out. Just curious if there is anything like that for the Explorers and specifically the 4x4 system.

Thanks!
Derek

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Have a shop check it out before you purchase it.

 

[Mike65]

Welcome.

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum Derek.
Check out this thread; Hints for a Pre-Pick Up Inspection & Used Ex. Check List
BTW, the Explorer is either FWD or AWD, not a true 4X4. The 2017 should have SYNC 3.

Peter

 

[metroplex]

Don't get the 3.5 or 3.5 EcoBoost, because the water pumps are expensive to replace. The PTUs will overheat and fail as well. Go with the 2.3 EcoBoost XLT AWD. The 2.3 uses a different PTU design. See if you can find one with the towing package as well. I forget if the 2.3 gets the engine oil cooler, but the 3.5 N/A with towing package gets an engine oil cooler.

 

[RhinoQuartz]

Don't get the 3.5 or 3.5 EcoBoost, because the water pumps are expensive to replace. The PTUs will overheat and fail as well. Go with the 2.3 EcoBoost XLT AWD. The 2.3 uses a different PTU design. See if you can find one with the towing package as well. I forget if the 2.3 gets the engine oil cooler, but the 3.5 N/A with towing package gets an engine oil cooler.

Engine oil coolers are standard on towing packages, from what I understand.