retiredexplorer
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- Carthage, Tennessee
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2002 Eddie Bauer
Mine is the 2002 Explorer with the V8 engine. I having no problems and it now has 185K miles on it. I am planning to flush and change the coolant. Everything (parts) relating to the cooling system and HVAC is original on this Explorer.
I would appreciate your advice on whether I should change the radiator hoses and/or heater hoses as preventative maintenance or not. There are 6 of the molded type heater hoses this engine, only 2 are available as aftermarket parts, the others are only available as Motorcraft brand or replaceable using bulk hose.
Do you think I should only change the coolant and just wait for hoses to burst? Or change now before they burst? What about changing the things like the thermostat and water pump?
Thanks for any suggestions,
retiredexplorer
I would appreciate your advice on whether I should change the radiator hoses and/or heater hoses as preventative maintenance or not. There are 6 of the molded type heater hoses this engine, only 2 are available as aftermarket parts, the others are only available as Motorcraft brand or replaceable using bulk hose.
Do you think I should only change the coolant and just wait for hoses to burst? Or change now before they burst? What about changing the things like the thermostat and water pump?
Thanks for any suggestions,
retiredexplorer