I wish they had made a pickup using this explorer's body. The ranger of this time was still based off the 90s explorers. I also wish they'd dropped the 4.0 for the 4.2. The 4.2 got better mileage.
These were the last truck base body on frame two wheel drive and 4x4 true SUV, untill it was changed to a car base unibody front wheel drive crossover. Only thing Ford did is put a 3.5 liter AWD Ecoboost V6. But it can't top the 90s Steve Seleen version with the infamous supercharged V8 under the hood in the 95-00 Explorer
I think these were the best looking of the Explorers. The problem is every owner says its the best vehicle they have ever owned, then say all the problems they had with the vehicle. Anyone have a reason why?
They still used the same V6 and transmission that were both prone to issues. And they like to go through wheel bearings and hubs too. They do look nice imo.
The 4.0 suffers from chain failure, and coupled with the 5R55W, that also fails due to bushing wear, they're prone to big powertrain problems. The V8 with the 6R80 is bulletproof if properly maintained
We bought the 4x4, V8 limited used with 135k miles. It’s had every issue from phasers/timing chains, exhaust manifold leaks, rear differential carrier bushings, engine/trans mounts, transmission bulkhead Oring leak, and rear HVAC actuator ticking. For us, it’s mainly appeal why we hang on to it. We like the way it drives and feels. The body on frame is a big plus. Even today, it is an attractive vehicle almost 20 years later.😅
Yep, my grandparents ordered one in the fall of '05. I remember the first thing I did every time they came to visit us, or vice versa, was go outside to see if they got their new Explorer. It wouldn't show up until the following March.
Ironically the Japanese kept column shifters on some of their trucks and SUVs until 2008, most notably the Honda Pilot and Ridgeline, and the Toyota Sequioa and Tundra.
I love this vehicle, she is awesome. I bought 06 4WD 4,6 two eyars ago and made around 35k miles.
Very nice the Ford EXpolrer, great vehicle
How does it drive compared to newer cars??
@@mr.2cents.846lol I drive my moms 2005 it drives great advanced track too!
I wish they had made a pickup using this explorer's body. The ranger of this time was still based off the 90s explorers. I also wish they'd dropped the 4.0 for the 4.2. The 4.2 got better mileage.
They did, it was the Explorer sport trac, which was made from 2001 to 2010, excluding the 2006 model year.
The Explore Sport Trac 😎
They did
Look up sport trac adrenaline
They did, I think it was the Ford Explorer Sport Trac
this was a proper mid cycle refresh because it fixed every issue wrong with the 02-05 model..
These were the last truck base body on frame two wheel drive and 4x4 true SUV, untill it was changed to a car base unibody front wheel drive crossover. Only thing Ford did is put a 3.5 liter AWD Ecoboost V6. But it can't top the 90s Steve Seleen version with the infamous supercharged V8 under the hood in the 95-00 Explorer
FWD....Yuk!
They've switched to RWD since 2020, but it's still a unibody crossover.
I think these were the best looking of the Explorers. The problem is every owner says its the best vehicle they have ever owned, then say all the problems they had with the vehicle. Anyone have a reason why?
They still used the same V6 and transmission that were both prone to issues. And they like to go through wheel bearings and hubs too. They do look nice imo.
The 4.0 suffers from chain failure, and coupled with the 5R55W, that also fails due to bushing wear, they're prone to big powertrain problems. The V8 with the 6R80 is bulletproof if properly maintained
We bought the 4x4, V8 limited used with 135k miles. It’s had every issue from phasers/timing chains, exhaust manifold leaks, rear differential carrier bushings, engine/trans mounts, transmission bulkhead Oring leak, and rear HVAC actuator ticking. For us, it’s mainly appeal why we hang on to it. We like the way it drives and feels. The body on frame is a big plus. Even today, it is an attractive vehicle almost 20 years later.😅
This generation of the Ford explorer came out in 2005 for the 2006 model year.
@colingrubbs2916 Okay? Just like any other vehicle, this is nothing new.
Yep, my grandparents ordered one in the fall of '05. I remember the first thing I did every time they came to visit us, or vice versa, was go outside to see if they got their new Explorer. It wouldn't show up until the following March.
I want one 😢
They should've kept the column shifter to keep it American and leave Japanese in Asia!
Ironically the Japanese kept column shifters on some of their trucks and SUVs until 2008, most notably the Honda Pilot and Ridgeline, and the Toyota Sequioa and Tundra.
@@damilolaakanni
Tundra just recently 2020 it stopped. Had a bench seat option and shifter (made in America).
Why?? I like the manly console shifter. 💪
Now Explorers and Expeditions have the dial shifter... yuck! I now appreciate the console shifter way more.
Bad engine bad 4.6
Ford Explorer todays is police car
I disagree buddy
best engine ive ever owned.
Actually, the 4.6 is pretty much the best V8 Ford ever made. Apart from a few issues, these are very reliable.
300k on my 04 Mustang GT 4.6! Runs strong as ever!!