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hey Scotty my brother has a 2014 Ford mustang gt and the rack and pinion is cracked. would it be better to get the job done by the dealer or do it ourselves. thanks
I had the v6 4.0 and they’re known for timing chain failure and my 2 older brothers helped me fix it in no time, we had to pull the whole engine out but man to hear it crank up and run again from the help of my brothers is something I will never forget
My dad used to have a 99 explorer he put 600k miles on it till it finally busted, he kept it in the driveway for a long time before he scraped it, he loved that car lol
My aunt had a rwd explorer sport bought it brand new 398k miles later before she drove it to the dealership and traded it in. It wasn’t dead or dying, it was just time to replace it. Only gave her $300 😂 My uncle maintained that car to a T, and it lasted forever
I love when Scotty says lets check for this code its very important... and when the code pops up... he said nah not a problem on a Ford... lol you're the best Scotty!
I bought one of them for $1000 with 100k miles, I invested another $3000 and the suv run great, happy with it. Still many of those in the road, a good sign of reliability.
@@mikefoehr235 yeah we had a taurus too, transmission broke on middle of highway and it never drove the same after it was fixed. I actually went to try a new ford fusion hybrid because I wanted something new that save gas, car made a bunch of weird noises and ended up buying a 2005 camry that makes no weird noises and drove better.
I very seldom bought a vehicle with les than 200 grand on it. Drove until some one else fucked them up for me. Keep buying them big payment new ones!! I have had some really great cars for 1000 or so because some one was ashamed of it being in their driveway lol
I just brought a 2007 ford expedition Eddie bauer it has 254,000 miles on it but it drives so good for the price you can't beat it I pray it last me for a long time.i truly believe it's a good suv they drive so good
I have an 04 Explorer since it was brand new. Now, 135,000 miles later, it still works great. The timing chain is heavily due for a change, so that'll be my next big repair in a while. My last big repair was a slipping transmission about 8 years ago. I love these Explorers!
@@cljmcclain get your spark plugs checked first. I thought something was wrong with the transmission too cause that what it felt like, but ended up being bad sparkplugs causing misfires
My mom in law just shipped her 04 Explorer from Jersey and I drove it today. That bad boy runs smooth. It has 190k on it. I'm hoping to keep it running for at least another 50k. Do you still have your Explorer?
I have an 02 Explorer V8. It's a champ. Just did one of the valve cover gaskets myself and had the intake manifold replaced because it was cracked and leaking coolant. New ignition coils too. 160,000 miles.
Benefits of an old car: no one asks you for money, other drivers stay away, no worry parking next to another POS, cheap insurance, and if it breaks down...just leave and walk away.
Did you change the timing chain on any of them?... Two people in this thread are saying to change it. I have an 05' I just got. It has 158K and runs good right now.
My parents had a 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition. Thing had over 400,000 miles on it. It was in pretty great shape up til the day it was totaled but i know for a fact those explorers can hold up if taken care of. Keep up the helpful content Scotty 👍
My mom had a white 2000 Expedition, the big brother of the Explorer. It went on many, many family vacations across several states. Also an Eddie Bauer Edition. It lasted for over a decade and had over 200,000 miles and other than basic maintenance and a couple of major repairs, it could have gone for many more miles. Unfortunately in 2013 it was totaled in an accident. Thankfully nobody got hurt, but unfortunately the guy in the then brand new Hyundai sedan that ran into the Expedition had no car insurance. She replaced it later that year with a 2008 Lexus RX 350 that she still has and couldn't be happier.
my mom has a 08, has 163K miles, we brought it in 2013, its held up good, has a few scuffs since 2 of my relatives live on a rock road, and its only had regular maintenance other than it currently needs a alignment, its gotten a new starter, needs a new transmission, but its not as bad, and its gotten a drivers side blend door actuator, but its a nice one, its gray, a xlt, with the 5 speed (obviously) 4wd, and 4.0 L v6
Just bought a 2002 Ford Explorer (sport) with 222,000 miles and it's a beautiful car that runs great for it being an old car. Had a crank, no start once...but other than that it's pretty awesome lol Great vid Scotty!
My father bought an ‘02 mercury mountaineer for 9k back in ‘04. It lasted for 11 years till it bit the dust in 2015. It was a decent car and the only downsides to it was that the v6 engine was very weak, and the gas mileage was at an abysmal 12mpg driving in NYC, where there are about 20 traffic lights every mile.
My dad has an '04 Explorer which is our family's flagship car. Our experience with it has been almost completely trouble-free. As a matter of fact, he almost forgot to open the hood (he's never really had to😂). It's been a really great car for vacations, too!
My mom has one of these that she treated like trash and was always late on oil changes and maintenance etc. I always yelled at her for that. Even with her abusing it it ran until 381,000 miles before the timing chain broke. We sold it to a mechanic who replaced the chain and did a tune up. He’s still driving it to and from his shop which is only a 3 or 4 mile drive now. Has over 400,000 miles on it last I asked.
I still see old Ford Explorers from the 1990s and 2000s still on the road today. The ones with the Firestone tires were the worst, because Ford and Firestone were suing each other in the early 2000s due to tire blowouts leading to deadly rollover crashes. That is why all cars made for the 2007 model year and later must have tire pressure monitoring systems equipped.
I have an 05' that shows a fault in the tire pressure monitoring system. Maybe my XLT was ahead of it's time because it has it? I got it used and now because everything is going up in price I paid $3500. So far runs and looks good, and with 158,000 miles on it.
I proudly can say my 2008 explorer is 250k miles and stills strong, some explorer's years, transmissions are a serious concern, but truly, if my transmission ever blows up, I can get it fully rebuilt for around 700-800 USD here in México because my explorer is a keeper!
Thanks Scotty, I just bought one of these (2010). Last year of the full frame design. I paid 4k for mine, but it's only got 140k on the clock, and is in much better shape than the one in this video. I purchased it for all of the reasons that you have mentioned in this video. Cheep, Cheep parts, Easy to work on, Reliable, and solid construction inside and our (dated as it may be). Thanks again for your videos bro. It's nice to see some common sense on the interwebz.
I bought a 2005 Explorer limited for 1500 dollars and it's been one of the best decisions I ever made. Going on 240,000 plus miles,I'm ready to reupholster it.
@@michaelrogalla5323 true my dads 2004 explorer transmission went out then the timing chain went out also, so really those 3rd gen explorers are trash except the V8 version
@@Bolt1760 The only issue you have with the V8's are the Transmission (same 5r55S or W). Timing chains (meh, replace after 100k, usually the guides) and cracking Intake Manifold (rear of intake manifold cracks and leaks) My 03 was the V8, Transmission went out on her at 103k
One of my neighbors had a Ford Expedition with the 5.4 and it was solid. It had over 250,000 miles and was still working well. He had to replace the alternator at about 230,000 miles but that was about it. The engine and transmission were still in good condition. That's not bad all things considered.
Not stupid! Picked up a 98 XLT 4x4 last month - $1200. Very little rust, CLEAN interior and 174K miles. Had to put exhaust & brakes, think I have a keeper here.
11 months later, yes it's a keeper! Have to replace a thermostat, stuck open. Truck doesn't let me down! And there's at least 10 more of this generation Explorers running around in this town of 13,000. HAVE to use full synthetic oil and change it every 5K with this SOHC 4.0, fair warning. Mine's fine. Always had it. But it's IMPORTANT to do.
We still have our 2000 Ford Excursion which was perfect for our big family and for towing a trailer. 200,900 miles and going strong. Recently had the leather seats recovered so we intend to keep it!
I have one that shifts perfectly I've seen them go out at 80k and others last over 250k and that's with frequent trailer towing. I'm not sure if it's maintenance or driving habits but I'd say it's on par with the 4l60 as far as reliability goes. It is a more expensive transmission though.
My first vehicle is a '03 Explorer Sport Trac. (Bought 3 weeks ago to be exact.) Great reliable truck, had a handful of work to do, but all was worth it. Tough little truck.
My uncle had one of these. One problem was the rear plastic below the rear windshield. It would easily crack and he had it replaced a couple of times. Another was the transmission. It would sometimes not shift into park. He also had it replaced twice at the dealer.
Even then, they're just annoying. I ran one for a solid 20,000 miles before it took a minivan to the towing package at 55mph. They're outstanding little trucks, if you can get past the garbage transmissions.
@@rhondajordan2591 I'm no professional, but from the information I could find, and this doesn't apply just to Ford, GM and Chrysler used similar transmission internals and makers, mainly from the 80s to about the early to mid 2000s. Mostly SUVs and trucks had issues, but plenty of issues came from the cars as well. Dodge SUVs and Ford SUVs had the worst history with transmissions, where GM had more issues with engines. But there were still a fair number of GM SUV issues. So, I try to avoid Ford SUVs and trucks with automatics, but I still strongly prefer a manual Ford car when available. I make exceptions, though. the Thunderbird is a good car overall, even given the 4R70W transmission; Same basic design of the ones used in the Explorer Scotty had here - 5R55 - Which itself had several versions, E being most common, W, being another, and S being another. Apparently there is also 5R55N. ALL of these were 5 speed Automatics (5) R being the base designation, and 55 and the suffix letter, i don't think had much information aside from the W referring to the wider gear range (as far as the gear ratio goes, W had a wider spread than the 5R55E or 5R55S) I've had the 5R55E, it's OKAY but not great, and the 5R55W was my worst offender, But we had an AX4S in a 2005 Taurus and when it went, it went without warning just the same as the 5R55W. The issue with AX4S (compared to other AXOD Family transmissions) in Taurus (and other cars from Ford) was the way the clutch piston was made. The N had a Steel one, and the S had aluminum. S failed more often because of the aluminum. Wow that was a deeper rabbit hole than I remember it being..
Bought a 2006 with 160k on it with the timing chains rattling. Got it for a steal. Drove it from 160k-230k with the chains rattling! Sold it for cheap, and the new owner is still driving it. :)
I bought this cheap SUV with 120k on it Scotty based on this video review of yours. Lo and behold the timing chain snapped after 6 months of use. The interior and exterior were impeccable. I thought I had a truck for years and it didn't even make it months. So sad with you Scotty. you broke my heart man, now I´m out 2 grand and have no truck.
Nobody's going to mention the 4.0 sohc v6 has 3 timing chains..and tensioner cassettes.. prone to trouble ... and you have to pull the engine to replace the rear one ...
Had one of these with 200K it was spotless under the hood! It was a great vehicle, only issue was that I had to replace a L rear axle bearing... so nice that I bought a 2014 explorer... wish I would have kept my older explorer!
I gave up my cherokee 2 years ago. Missed it especially when my recent car broke. Found out my mechanic still had my cherokee. I almost cried when I saw it, then unopened hood it was empty lol...I felt like I abandoned an old dog and felt guilty
@@natalierullmanward9137 absolutely, it only gets 14mpg lol but i only use it when I need it so I probably spend about $40 in non ethanol gas every month just on her
Bother got one for 1,500 he’s had it for 5 years there’s a million things wrong with it but it works. It’s he’s daily. He’s never gone to the shop! He has v6
@@redman4life91 maybe you only have a vacuum leak, a common problem in 4.0 V6 Explorer. Then check the connectors, fuel filter and lastly, the fuel pump. A Fuel Pressure Sensor code doesn't necessary means that the sensor is bad, maybe is just doing his work.
Ivan Arrache I mean, the filter was changed, the check engine light came on after a hard acceleration followed with a refuel and ehhh I’m thinking its the pump cuz here are the symptoms: -Hard starting at times -kick between shifts -jumping rpm on warm start ups like between 200-900 and then stays on 800 after a while -hesitation in acceleration -dropped mpg from 15 to 9 -misfires -rough idling
I just got a door for my Camry, with same paint and interior, for $75 from a junkyard. Think this vehicle, with another door, would be off to the races!
Have a 03 XLT Explorer, 170,000 miles, paints peeling off but engine and transmission no problems at all. A/C doesn’t work, that’s it. Was going to give it to my newly licensed daughter, these used car prices now are crazy.
Those older Explorers were some really good SUVs. We had a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier that we bought brand new in January of 2007 and we had it until January of 2015, when it was totaled by someone who was texting while driving. We were sitting at a stop sign when this Chevy pickup truck came barreling around the corner without slowing down during a snowstorm and slammed into us. Thankfully, my husband and I were completely unharmed, but they completely smashed our radiator and the thing was a total loss. We were devastated. It was like losing a family member. That vehicle NEVER gave us any problems the entire 8 years we owned it. We always kept up with the routine maintenance and it drove like an absolute dream and was the perfect road trip vehicle. I really wish they still made them! I much prefer the older style of Ford Explorer. I don't care at all for the new crossover style. We test drove a 2016 or 2017 Ford Explorer a couple of years ago, but it was just way too curvy for me. It almost gave me station wagon vibes. I just hate how a majority of these SUVs have turned into crossovers. We are hanging onto our 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro 4x for dear life because that is one of the last true body on frame SUVs that was ever made!
My 04 Exploder has 341,000 and still working. Had it for years. Just gave regular maintenance, fix the little problems before they got big. It is reliable.
I agree my sis did overpay however she did buy it from our stepdad to help him with a down payment. We all knew how good the suv has been taken care of.
i have an '03 escape (actually its my enbyfriend's lol) and it runs like an olympic athlete, even at 228,000 miles. love the thing, burns no oil and still shifts just fine
I just bought a used 2004 Ford Explorer XLT for 1500 with 91,000 miles and needed a couple thousand dollars and maintenance wheels brakes rotors rear mount but things you would expect and I love it. No car payments.
I own this 2010 explorer with 500k mileage and still running awesome but of course I did changed already something the old ones…and it’s still running good
My dad had a 02 explorer 4.0. The engine was solid even with 240k. However the trans went out at 100k. Then the rear end blewup followed by the shifter column. Each repair was more than it was worth.
I just bought a $400 2002 explorer 175k miles gave it a tune up and got the bad gas out of it, got a locksmith to get me the correct key for it, just gotta get the mass airflow sensor replaced and it’ll run smooth as butter, I am not a Ford guy but I bought it because my first vehicle was a 2005 explorer and I loved that suv, took me where I needed to go and even though I was a teenager that ragged the hell out of it, it never let me down
I have the Eddie bauer V8 The thing gets up and goes and hella fun to drive. So far nothing has broken. Bought it @3,000 and 112,300 miles. Had it since June of this year.
I just brought one it's a 2007 with 250 ,000 thousand miles on it and I love it I only paid 2200 thousand dollars I'm happy with it drives so good I needed something big
My 2001 expedition made it 300k miles before I sold it. Lots of oil changes. A few coil replacements. Original engine and transmission. Toyota-like reliability!
Yepper Scotty, I've got a 1996 Ford Explorer, She runs fantastic, I treat her well, give her fresh oil every three months, only Michelins Tires for my baby as she glides around the beltway of the DVM like a charm!!!!
To the person who got all but hurt because they thought Scotty was calling them stupid, he wasn't calling you stupid he was giving you advice and saying don't make stupid decisions FYI he didn't point fingers and he didn't use your name so please don't ruin someone's career and report them just because your having a bad day. And his videos rock I love what you do Scotty keep on trucking and you don't own anyone an apology they took it the wrong way .
the engine is pretty reliable when the timing chain components remain intact, if the right timing components fail, you have to pull the engine because its in the rear, this engine has too many chains in it
Exactly I just sold my 03 explorer sport that's what mechanic said when I he look at mines I'm done with fords engine be too weak after 200k miles go they go bad fast
@@Riki_Tiki_Tavee Im pretty sure anything after 150k miles starts to go bad Why do you think when GM offered a warranty, it was up until 150k. Usually your transmission would go out few thousands miles after. Shoot GM don't even offer that warranty because people were getting straight trades when their powertrain went out before that 150k.
@@Riki_Tiki_Tavee Dealing with the same problem on an 01 Sport. Yep. When the plastic timing guide goes....you're looking at an engine pull at minimum. Much easier to buy a salvage engine and install that.
Had an 02 Mountaineer/ explorer 150, 000 its life ended with a bad transmission. Was a total pos, many wheel bearing,broken wires constantly causing interior lights to stay on and dash reading door ajar. Cv axle replacement on both sides,broken rear spring on one side, broken rear hatch panel, rear glass randomly just shattered one day sitting in the driveway, power window master switch replaced twice,interior trim pieces wore out quickly and made lots of noises, radio would glitch in temps below freezing and probably more things I forgot. That 4.6 was a beast though.
@@brandonpurple8938 i have a 2nd gen , with lower miles , still 216K , no body damage , and a confirmed trans rebuild , 1,200 ... One door lock is broken though
One of these was actually sitting in my buddies driveway for six years, and had a brand new transmission in it, but the front end was all dented and the radiator was smashed and the AC, and the fan. Anyways I put it back together and it runs great. I put 2000 miles on it no problem.
Scotty - I had a Subaru WRX Wagon - 2003 - It was a awesome car I sold it with 335k miles on it - They only major service - (2) Timing Belts and Water Pumps installed at 100k each time - So Subaru might be the exception when it comes to Turbo -
I just bought a 2002 Ford Explorer today n(1/10/22) for $500 with 101,180 miles. Has been sitting for about 4 years and I am the third owner. A couple dings but nothing I cant knock out. I cant wait to give it a little TLC and turn it over tomorrow. The only code was a P1000 which isn't that big of a deal.
Yeah these ones are notorious for transmission problems. Not sure why he is recommending it. I see many at junk yards for that reason. Most people I know who have late 90s ford explorers have much more success than this newer style.
Yes, the transmissions have habitual issues. IF you can find a trans shop that actually knows how to rebuild them properly they last much longer. Biggest negative to the 4.0l IMO is that it has 4 timing chains and you have to pull the motor to do work on them. Chains are timed with a special tool. Just a stupid setup plain and simple. The slides for the tensioners like to break and you have to pull the engine. Have had 3 of them and still have one so I been through it.
I got an '02 from the local police dept last fall for $750. All kinds of extra goodies too. A little rust in a couple spots but nothing horrible. It's to tow my pop up camper and I couldn't be happier.
Down here At Republic of Panama we fix this SUV back in its perfect shape again with a low amount of money .... The Ford Explorer has good reputation around here so I want to cry because I couldn´t buy this one...! Thanks for the video Scotty!!
I'm impressed with that Explorer. After Scotty's diagnostics, I'll get that SUV just as a utility for everday/wkend yard work. Can't beat that price for for it's still performing.
I just got an 05' with 158,000 miles. It looks and runs great but I did pay $3500. Things have changed since this video was made but I think it was a fair or good price.
They're not too bad. I Had a 2005 it was beaten when I bought it, had over 100k not easy miles on it. I think I put about another 40or50k on it. Motor ran strong the drive train not so much. Bearings were going out, trans was starting to slip real bad. I traded it for a beat up Yamaha 650. That guy got another few months out of it before the brain died. Then I traded the motorcycle for an of brand roll away tool chest, a 357, and a couple hundred bucks.
I own a 1991 and a 1993 exploder, the 91 is a manual 5 speed manual hubs and a 8.8 limited slip rear diff. I put a 4” lift on my 91and 31x 10.50 tires. If folks knew how much fun these durable trucks were, everybody would own one.
I have a 2014 xlt explorer no issue at all I replaced pad breaks sparks at 140000 miles by myself easy and cheap also replaced the transmission fluid and a 19 dollars sensor from vacuum system now has 150000 miles three trips to Orlando Florida and runs like new
Hey Scotty! I been watching you for a long time, a few years now, and tried to follow your maintenance tips as much as possible. I'm a very conservative driver and don't drive that far, but I do drive daily. I have owned the same vehicle, my Ford Explorer XLT 2 door 2003, for 13 years. It's never not started or had any issues and has 207 652 Kilometers. I know it will, and now the check engine light is on. It creaks when it goes over bumps on the driver's side front tire. There was a section of fabric that had clips to it that I think was meant to keep the bushings from rusting, as I have the fabric on the other side and that bushing hasn't rusted. It's started to rust all over as I live in Canada on the bottom too, and I was wondering how hard it is to change the bushing my self, should I take it to someone, or look for another vehicle. I don't want too, as it's the last thing my mother left me, and I've been very, very careful, as much as I can. I don't off road or anything, or speed. I just have to keep it for as long as I can. I hope you can help. Thank you Scotty.
6 months late but I can tell you it’s not the bushing, get a set of front struts/coils whatever for ~$120 and you’ll have better bumps ahead of you man,
A little late hope you still have the explorer unlike you im having coolant issues but im not planning on getting rid of it mines an 01 sport. But you have a light on of you dont have a scanner i recomend one i got an innova that does oem scanning or i use my bluedriver for the user friendly interface. Either is worth it.
Grab some silicone or white lithium lubricant and get under the vehicle and spray every bushing you see, lol. It worked for me, thought I was going to have to replace ball joints and tie-rod ends.
I bought one for $740..it still ran. About 3 months after purchase I had to put about $3500 more into it. Transmission blew, heating mechanism and alarm system went haywire. Hopefully it is worth it lol...great looking cars though.
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Will fuel injector cleaner quiet the ticking?
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hey Scotty my brother has a 2014 Ford mustang gt and the rack and pinion is cracked. would it be better to get the job done by the dealer or do it ourselves.
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Scotty. You laugh at us anyway!!😃
A person who helps out a friend in need like fixing a car is a real brother.
Swapping my buddies trans today.
I had the v6 4.0 and they’re known for timing chain failure and my 2 older brothers helped me fix it in no time, we had to pull the whole engine out but man to hear it crank up and run again from the help of my brothers is something I will never forget
@@loganh6113 Way to go! I would say that's what family is for. They are there when you need them.
@@kayk.d.noonoo don’t know what I’d do without them
I agree ..life savers
My dad used to have a 99 explorer he put 600k miles on it till it finally busted, he kept it in the driveway for a long time before he scraped it, he loved that car lol
My aunt had a rwd explorer sport bought it brand new 398k miles later before she drove it to the dealership and traded it in. It wasn’t dead or dying, it was just time to replace it. Only gave her $300 😂 My uncle maintained that car to a T, and it lasted forever
This is good news fellas, just bought one in perfect condition for 2450 w only 188 k miles! Ready to put on another 500 k lmao
@@mclovinpo How many miles did you put on it?
Owned 7 Explorers and they all held up great with minimum maintenence. Still driving an '01 sportrack and it's running great!
I love when Scotty says lets check for this code its very important... and when the code pops up... he said nah not a problem on a Ford... lol you're the best Scotty!
I bought one of them for $1000 with 100k miles, I invested another $3000 and the suv run great, happy with it. Still many of those in the road, a good sign of reliability.
I drive a 2003 Lincoln Aviator, it still runs awesome! Best car I've ever owned. Love it.
Any car that can reach 200k miles it’s good car to me 😌😌😌😌😌😌
Amen👍
My 97 Taurus made it to 200 000 miles...needed one engine...2 transmissions and a whole lot more. Pretty good for a Ford.
@@mikefoehr235 that's not good buddy 😂
@@Mr_pai_pai This is why I hate Ford...I hate Ford with everything inside me and GM is not far behind. You will NEVER hear me bash Toyota or Honda.
@@mikefoehr235 yeah we had a taurus too, transmission broke on middle of highway and it never drove the same after it was fixed.
I actually went to try a new ford fusion hybrid because I wanted something new that save gas, car made a bunch of weird noises and ended up buying a 2005 camry that makes no weird noises and drove better.
I bought one of those brand new I got 200k on the milage never had an issue with that car still own it as a backup truck .
Yep ! If you take care of these there not bad at all
I very seldom bought a vehicle with les than 200 grand on it. Drove until some one else fucked them up for me. Keep buying them big payment new ones!! I have had some really great cars for 1000 or so because some one was ashamed of it being in their driveway lol
I just brought a 2007 ford expedition Eddie bauer it has 254,000 miles on it but it drives so good for the price you can't beat it I pray it last me for a long time.i truly believe it's a good suv they drive so good
I have an 04 Explorer since it was brand new. Now, 135,000 miles later, it still works great. The timing chain is heavily due for a change, so that'll be my next big repair in a while. My last big repair was a slipping transmission about 8 years ago. I love these Explorers!
I've had my 04 since 09 my transmission started slipping 3 years ago. I think I wanna get it fixed. Did you get a rebuilt transmission?
@@cljmcclain I didn't rebuild. I got a different transmission off of another Explorer from a salvage yard and then put it in mine. It was way cheaper.
@@cljmcclain get your spark plugs checked first. I thought something was wrong with the transmission too cause that what it felt like, but ended up being bad sparkplugs causing misfires
134,000 for an 04? That's pretty impressive mileage,congrats on having a low mileage vehicle.
My mom in law just shipped her 04 Explorer from Jersey and I drove it today. That bad boy runs smooth. It has 190k on it. I'm hoping to keep it running for at least another 50k. Do you still have your Explorer?
I have an 02 Explorer V8. It's a champ. Just did one of the valve cover gaskets myself and had the intake manifold replaced because it was cracked and leaking coolant. New ignition coils too. 160,000 miles.
Benefits of an old car: no one asks you for money, other drivers stay away, no worry parking next to another POS, cheap insurance, and if it breaks down...just leave and walk away.
unless you live in europe, you pay more because the emissions
Exactly agree , I have a 99 Ford windstar with almost 200,000 miles and still runs like a champ!
And most of all it's payed in full .(No notes )
I have owned 3 Ford Explorers, they all held up very well with minimum maintenance.
Did you change the timing chain on any of them?... Two people in this thread are saying to change it. I have an 05' I just got. It has 158K and runs good right now.
@@metalmike570 One was a V6, 2 were V8. Never had to change a timing chain in any of them.
My parents had a 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition. Thing had over 400,000 miles on it. It was in pretty great shape up til the day it was totaled but i know for a fact those explorers can hold up if taken care of. Keep up the helpful content Scotty 👍
My mom had a white 2000 Expedition, the big brother of the Explorer. It went on many, many family vacations across several states. Also an Eddie Bauer Edition. It lasted for over a decade and had over 200,000 miles and other than basic maintenance and a couple of major repairs, it could have gone for many more miles. Unfortunately in 2013 it was totaled in an accident. Thankfully nobody got hurt, but unfortunately the guy in the then brand new Hyundai sedan that ran into the Expedition had no car insurance. She replaced it later that year with a 2008 Lexus RX 350 that she still has and couldn't be happier.
the only thing with this gen and the gen after the 02-05 was the trans, the 5r55w/s were known for their shifting problems
my mom has a 08, has 163K miles, we brought it in 2013, its held up good, has a few scuffs since 2 of my relatives live on a rock road, and its only had regular maintenance other than it currently needs a alignment, its gotten a new starter, needs a new transmission, but its not as bad, and its gotten a drivers side blend door actuator, but its a nice one, its gray, a xlt, with the 5 speed (obviously) 4wd, and 4.0 L v6
@@therealfredwardbenson7295 So the 02 - 05 is really the better transmission?
I had two 1998 models that went bad due to timming chain isues at about 165000 miles.
Maybe they changed the design in later years.
Just bought a 2002 Ford Explorer (sport) with 222,000 miles and it's a beautiful car that runs great for it being an old car. Had a crank, no start once...but other than that it's pretty awesome lol Great vid Scotty!
I drove one for years, it just gave out on me two days Ago. Had a good 19 year run.
I got a 2008 about 6 months ago and besides the radio that was broken and replaced, I love mine too. Not so much for the gas now a days.
how much did you pay for it?
My father bought an ‘02 mercury mountaineer for 9k back in ‘04. It lasted for 11 years till it bit the dust in 2015. It was a decent car and the only downsides to it was that the v6 engine was very weak, and the gas mileage was at an abysmal 12mpg driving in NYC, where there are about 20 traffic lights every mile.
My dad has an '04 Explorer which is our family's flagship car. Our experience with it has been almost completely trouble-free. As a matter of fact, he almost forgot to open the hood (he's never really had to😂). It's been a really great car for vacations, too!
Have an '03 they are gems
I agree, they’re good suvs
That thing is showing toyota reliability 🤔
That ford is solid.
Nope only good ones is the 96-01 5.0 2wd
@@D4x4Bronc Yes, those OHV engines can can run a lot longer than the SOHC engines.😀
@@D4x4Bronc I've got a 99 5.0 2wd Eddie Bauer Explorer. In perty good shape and bought it for $1800 with 159k miles and no rust here in Georgia
@@HammerlaneRookie good deal mine is a xlt with leather. Love the seats on it. Paid $500 6 years ago. Put about $1k in parts in it. Has 297k now.
I owned a 2004 for 2 months now and drive it almost everyday. Has 172k and runs great. One owner, nice shape. Great car.
My mom has one of these that she treated like trash and was always late on oil changes and maintenance etc. I always yelled at her for that. Even with her abusing it it ran until 381,000 miles before the timing chain broke. We sold it to a mechanic who replaced the chain and did a tune up. He’s still driving it to and from his shop which is only a 3 or 4 mile drive now. Has over 400,000 miles on it last I asked.
I just bought one with 280k miles 🎉
I still see old Ford Explorers from the 1990s and 2000s still on the road today. The ones with the Firestone tires were the worst, because Ford and Firestone were suing each other in the early 2000s due to tire blowouts leading to deadly rollover crashes. That is why all cars made for the 2007 model year and later must have tire pressure monitoring systems equipped.
I have an 05' that shows a fault in the tire pressure monitoring system. Maybe my XLT was ahead of it's time because it has it? I got it used and now because everything is going up in price I paid $3500. So far runs and looks good, and with 158,000 miles on it.
I proudly can say my 2008 explorer is 250k miles and stills strong, some explorer's years, transmissions are a serious concern, but truly, if my transmission ever blows up, I can get it fully rebuilt for around 700-800 USD here in México because my explorer is a keeper!
No mames wey.
Should I get one? 130k miles 2008.
Did it reach 250 with original trans ?
Scotty kind of sounds like Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys.
He does like cats.
Toyota Trucks Built for Overlanding omg yes
He's a shopping cart mechanic
'This thing is f'n mint' lmao
haha
Thanks Scotty, I just bought one of these (2010). Last year of the full frame design. I paid 4k for mine, but it's only got 140k on the clock, and is in much better shape than the one in this video. I purchased it for all of the reasons that you have mentioned in this video. Cheep, Cheep parts, Easy to work on, Reliable, and solid construction inside and our (dated as it may be). Thanks again for your videos bro. It's nice to see some common sense on the interwebz.
I bought a 2005 Explorer limited for 1500 dollars and it's been one of the best decisions I ever made. Going on 240,000 plus miles,I'm ready to reupholster it.
Your lucky, the transmissions are trash in that car
@@michaelrogalla5323 true my dads 2004 explorer transmission went out then the timing chain went out also, so really those 3rd gen explorers are trash except the V8 version
@@Bolt1760 The only issue you have with the V8's are the Transmission (same 5r55S or W).
Timing chains (meh, replace after 100k, usually the guides)
and cracking Intake Manifold (rear of intake manifold cracks and leaks)
My 03 was the V8, Transmission went out on her at 103k
I have 280 k miles any update on yours?
252986 on 06/21/2023, I can only cross my fingers to reach 260,000. Feels good so far though. Great going on your own miles!
I bought a 2005 Ford Explorer this year because of this video. I’m glad for my purchase . Thanks Scotty!!🙌🏼🙌🏼
One of my neighbors had a Ford Expedition with the 5.4 and it was solid. It had over 250,000 miles and was still working well. He had to replace the alternator at about 230,000 miles but that was about it. The engine and transmission were still in good condition. That's not bad all things considered.
I lost count of the many times I thought I was stupid now I'm officially stupid.
Not stupid! Picked up a 98 XLT 4x4 last month - $1200. Very little rust, CLEAN interior and 174K miles. Had to put exhaust & brakes, think I have a keeper here.
11 months later, yes it's a keeper! Have to replace a thermostat, stuck open. Truck doesn't let me down! And there's at least 10 more of this generation Explorers running around in this town of 13,000. HAVE to use full synthetic oil and change it every 5K with this SOHC 4.0, fair warning. Mine's fine. Always had it. But it's IMPORTANT to do.
I had 1999 ford explorer. Put 385.000 miles on it. Sold for 1000. And thet guy still driving it. Bad side was 11 miles gallon. But was great suv
We still have our 2000 Ford Excursion which was perfect for our big family and for towing a trailer. 200,900 miles and going strong. Recently had the leather seats recovered so we intend to keep it!
What the heck Scotty? They had the WORST automatic transmission of the early 2000s !
Exactly. I have no idea how he thinks this is okay to recommend
@@jacka.6866 5R55, PowerShift, Escape catching fire...I'd rather go for a Blazer than an Explorer, without hesitation.
Gotta give ford credit. One of the first 5 speed automatics ever
Peter J. Goyau got a 2002 trailblazer. solid as a rock.
I have one that shifts perfectly
I've seen them go out at 80k and others last over 250k and that's with frequent trailer towing. I'm not sure if it's maintenance or driving habits but I'd say it's on par with the 4l60 as far as reliability goes. It is a more expensive transmission though.
My first vehicle is a '03 Explorer Sport Trac. (Bought 3 weeks ago to be exact.) Great reliable truck, had a handful of work to do, but all was worth it. Tough little truck.
Still have my 03 exploder with 373,000 miles. Never had the check engine light on, still with factory fuel pump. 1 transmission.
My parents used to own a 2003 Ford Explorer, one of the best, reliable cars you can get for the money
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My uncle had one of these. One problem was the rear plastic below the rear windshield. It would easily crack and he had it replaced a couple of times. Another was the transmission. It would sometimes not shift into park. He also had it replaced twice at the dealer.
Its a video on here explaining its the valve body gasket inside the tranny. More than likely its busted and needs replaced.
I finally found the voice of the seagull on little mermaid . Much love Scotty
the engines pretty reliable until the timing chain cassettes start to wear
Even then, they're just annoying. I ran one for a solid 20,000 miles before it took a minivan to the towing package at 55mph. They're outstanding little trucks, if you can get past the garbage transmissions.
@@morgfarm1 what is with ford and bad transmissions
LOL , if it was Honda or Toyota it could be a Problem, but this is a FORD , 😂, You can't beat them Fords !!
Ford Exploder
@@rhondajordan2591 I'm no professional, but from the information I could find, and this doesn't apply just to Ford, GM and Chrysler used similar transmission internals and makers, mainly from the 80s to about the early to mid 2000s. Mostly SUVs and trucks had issues, but plenty of issues came from the cars as well. Dodge SUVs and Ford SUVs had the worst history with transmissions, where GM had more issues with engines. But there were still a fair number of GM SUV issues. So, I try to avoid Ford SUVs and trucks with automatics, but I still strongly prefer a manual Ford car when available. I make exceptions, though. the Thunderbird is a good car overall, even given the 4R70W transmission; Same basic design of the ones used in the Explorer Scotty had here - 5R55 - Which itself had several versions, E being most common, W, being another, and S being another. Apparently there is also 5R55N. ALL of these were 5 speed Automatics (5) R being the base designation, and 55 and the suffix letter, i don't think had much information aside from the W referring to the wider gear range (as far as the gear ratio goes, W had a wider spread than the 5R55E or 5R55S) I've had the 5R55E, it's OKAY but not great, and the 5R55W was my worst offender, But we had an AX4S in a 2005 Taurus and when it went, it went without warning just the same as the 5R55W. The issue with AX4S (compared to other AXOD Family transmissions) in Taurus (and other cars from Ford) was the way the clutch piston was made. The N had a Steel one, and the S had aluminum. S failed more often because of the aluminum.
Wow that was a deeper rabbit hole than I remember it being..
The Old fords from the early 2000s are actually very well made vehicles
1993 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4. Over 150,000. Still most comfortable vehicle I've owned. Always brings you back home.
Bought a 2006 with 160k on it with the timing chains rattling. Got it for a steal. Drove it from 160k-230k with the chains rattling! Sold it for cheap, and the new owner is still driving it. :)
God bless that chain.
@@Zdravstvujte it’s hanging on like my patience with my 3yr old toddler
In the midwest where I live these 2003 and up explorers have constant problems. Best ones are the late 90s ones
I bought this cheap SUV with 120k on it Scotty based on this video review of yours. Lo and behold the timing chain snapped after 6 months of use. The interior and exterior were impeccable. I thought I had a truck for years and it didn't even make it months. So sad with you Scotty. you broke my heart man, now I´m out 2 grand and have no truck.
My 2003 explorer BEEN good I got it 06 250k and pushing for 400k.
Same here, timing chain busted right after I bought mine but got it changed and 3months later and its running like a dream.
Well I'm about to get one for free from a friend and definitely won't say no :)
Nobody's going to mention the 4.0 sohc v6 has 3 timing chains..and tensioner cassettes.. prone to trouble ... and you have to pull the engine to replace the rear one ...
I am old school and I really enjoy Scotty's insights and sense of humor.
Happy moving !
-Patrick McCartin
Had one of these with 200K it was spotless under the hood! It was a great vehicle, only issue was that I had to replace a L rear axle bearing... so nice that I bought a 2014 explorer... wish I would have kept my older explorer!
I gave up my cherokee 2 years ago. Missed it especially when my recent car broke. Found out my mechanic still had my cherokee. I almost cried when I saw it, then unopened hood it was empty lol...I felt like I abandoned an old dog and felt guilty
I have the V8 truck version of the explorer (Sport Trac), absolutely solid machine 💪
Gas hog
@@natalierullmanward9137 absolutely, it only gets 14mpg lol but i only use it when I need it so I probably spend about $40 in non ethanol gas every month just on her
I have 2008 V8 engine. 150k miles still runs great ✌🏻
2003 XLT V8 , 122K miles
Bother got one for 1,500 he’s had it for 5 years there’s a million things wrong with it but it works. It’s he’s daily. He’s never gone to the shop! He has v6
This is the first time in a long time Scotty says something positive about a Ford Explorer
It's because it's only a $1500 car! 😅
So if 250 not 250000 its steal at $1500.
@@rarebooks5988 250K miles.... is 200K miles more than even Ford expected.
@@redman4life91 maybe you only have a vacuum leak, a common problem in 4.0 V6 Explorer. Then check the connectors, fuel filter and lastly, the fuel pump. A Fuel Pressure Sensor code doesn't necessary means that the sensor is bad, maybe is just doing his work.
Ivan Arrache I mean, the filter was changed, the check engine light came on after a hard acceleration followed with a refuel and ehhh I’m thinking its the pump cuz here are the symptoms:
-Hard starting at times
-kick between shifts
-jumping rpm on warm start ups like between 200-900 and then stays on 800 after a while
-hesitation in acceleration
-dropped mpg from 15 to 9
-misfires
-rough idling
I just got a door for my Camry, with same paint and interior, for $75 from a junkyard. Think this vehicle, with another door, would be off to the races!
Have a 03 XLT Explorer, 170,000 miles, paints peeling off but engine and transmission no problems at all. A/C doesn’t work, that’s it. Was going to give it to my newly licensed daughter, these used car prices now are crazy.
I bought the cheapest SUV in America last November. It's called a $600.00 '94 Toyota Celica ST that i found on Craigslist with a hatch back.
Those model explorers and the ones before that are indestructible. Very well made and reliable.
I have a 2005 explorer v8, 191,000 miles and runs like a clock
Best 96-01 5.0
D4x4Bronc too small not enough power for my taste but yeah indestructible nonetheless
I have a 94 Mazda Navajo. Same bones and runs strong with just 165K. The OHV is better than the SOHV that came after it
l l you probably mean SOHC. I have the 2-valve so it doesn’t have variable valve timing or any of that junk
Those older Explorers were some really good SUVs. We had a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier that we bought brand new in January of 2007 and we had it until January of 2015, when it was totaled by someone who was texting while driving. We were sitting at a stop sign when this Chevy pickup truck came barreling around the corner without slowing down during a snowstorm and slammed into us. Thankfully, my husband and I were completely unharmed, but they completely smashed our radiator and the thing was a total loss. We were devastated. It was like losing a family member. That vehicle NEVER gave us any problems the entire 8 years we owned it. We always kept up with the routine maintenance and it drove like an absolute dream and was the perfect road trip vehicle. I really wish they still made them! I much prefer the older style of Ford Explorer. I don't care at all for the new crossover style. We test drove a 2016 or 2017 Ford Explorer a couple of years ago, but it was just way too curvy for me. It almost gave me station wagon vibes. I just hate how a majority of these SUVs have turned into crossovers. We are hanging onto our 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro 4x for dear life because that is one of the last true body on frame SUVs that was ever made!
All hale the body on frame and simple solid engine 😢
Toyota 4Runner still exists...
New gen of explorers look pretty good, love the look of the 2012 gen explorers also.
My sister traded that same explorer in with 400k miles on it and I got a friend purchased on with 220k miles on it those explorer's run forever
My 04 Exploder has 341,000 and still working. Had it for years. Just gave regular maintenance, fix the little problems before they got big. It is reliable.
For the miles and dents i would of thought $1000 max.
Fr though💀
dewdew34 he overpaid because in Florida you can get an old explorer in better shape for $800
I agree my sis did overpay however she did buy it from our stepdad to help him with a down payment. We all knew how good the suv has been taken care of.
I wouldn’t have paid more then $200
In southern California these go for around $3k. With dents.
I miss my 04 explorer, over 216,000 miles and ran great, fun to drive as well..
Any transmission problems? I'm thinking of buying a V8 Explorer fully loaded
i have an '03 escape (actually its my enbyfriend's lol) and it runs like an olympic athlete, even at 228,000 miles. love the thing, burns no oil and still shifts just fine
Scotty has taught you well.
What’s a enbyfriend?
Go back to the kitchen
That's because it has Ford's BULLETPROOF 3.0 engine in it....
@@barrya.6212 are they really bulletproof what about equipped with the 4 speed automatic
@@barrya.6212 I’m going to test drive a 2006 Ford Escape and it has 134,000 miles 4 speed automatic 4wd
I just bought a used 2004 Ford Explorer XLT for 1500 with 91,000 miles and needed a couple thousand dollars and maintenance wheels brakes rotors rear mount but things you would expect and I love it. No car payments.
I own this 2010 explorer with 500k mileage and still running awesome but of course I did changed already something the old ones…and it’s still running good
had an 03 Explorer great suv never had a problem with it
I had an 06 ford explore V6 best car I ever bought. Sold it at 320K miles only thing I ever changed was the water pump, alternator, and spark plugs
Lucky your timing chain never fail they known for that on these models
My dad had a 02 explorer 4.0. The engine was solid even with 240k. However the trans went out at 100k. Then the rear end blewup followed by the shifter column. Each repair was more than it was worth.
Bet it was cheaper than new car
I just bought a $400 2002 explorer 175k miles gave it a tune up and got the bad gas out of it, got a locksmith to get me the correct key for it, just gotta get the mass airflow sensor replaced and it’ll run smooth as butter, I am not a Ford guy but I bought it because my first vehicle was a 2005 explorer and I loved that suv, took me where I needed to go and even though I was a teenager that ragged the hell out of it, it never let me down
I have the Eddie bauer V8 The thing gets up and goes and hella fun to drive. So far nothing has broken. Bought it @3,000 and 112,300 miles. Had it since June of this year.
I just brought one it's a 2007 with 250 ,000 thousand miles on it and I love it I only paid 2200 thousand dollars I'm happy with it drives so good I needed something big
The transmissions on the 2002-10 Explorers and Mountaineers have a high failure rate of them blowing up. They don’t call them Exploders for nothing.
@Max à Million yup 94 thur 2001 best explorers ever
My 2001 expedition made it 300k miles before I sold it. Lots of oil changes. A few coil replacements. Original engine and transmission. Toyota-like reliability!
Scotty,you know damn well that 4.0 was notorious about timing chains.I have no idea what Ford was thinking about when they designed that thing.
Yepper Scotty, I've got a 1996 Ford Explorer, She runs fantastic, I treat her well, give her fresh oil every three months, only Michelins Tires for my baby as she glides around the beltway of the DVM like a charm!!!!
To the person who got all but hurt because they thought Scotty was calling them stupid, he wasn't calling you stupid he was giving you advice and saying don't make stupid decisions FYI he didn't point fingers and he didn't use your name so please don't ruin someone's career and report them just because your having a bad day. And his videos rock I love what you do Scotty keep on trucking and you don't own anyone an apology they took it the wrong way .
Thank you Scotty! My neighbor put one of these up for sale today for $2000, I was hoping to hear your opinion
the engine is pretty reliable when the timing chain components remain intact, if the right timing components fail, you have to pull the engine because its in the rear, this engine has too many chains in it
Exactly I just sold my 03 explorer sport that's what mechanic said when I he look at mines I'm done with fords engine be too weak after 200k miles go they go bad fast
@@Riki_Tiki_Tavee Im pretty sure anything after 150k miles starts to go bad Why do you think when GM offered a warranty, it was up until 150k. Usually your transmission would go out few thousands miles after. Shoot GM don't even offer that warranty because people were getting straight trades when their powertrain went out before that 150k.
@@Riki_Tiki_Tavee Dealing with the same problem on an 01 Sport. Yep. When the plastic timing guide goes....you're looking at an engine pull at minimum. Much easier to buy a salvage engine and install that.
Scotty forgot to mention the transmission is on its way out
I bought a 95 Ford Aerostar for $500 in 2008 got 50k out of it before the engine wouldn't stay running , then sold it for $400 , not a bad deal.
Had an 02 Mountaineer/ explorer
150, 000 its life ended with a bad transmission. Was a total pos, many wheel bearing,broken wires constantly causing interior lights to stay on and dash reading door ajar. Cv axle replacement on both sides,broken rear spring on one side, broken rear hatch panel, rear glass randomly just shattered one day sitting in the driveway, power window master switch replaced twice,interior trim pieces wore out quickly and made lots of noises, radio would glitch in temps below freezing and probably more things I forgot. That 4.6 was a beast though.
It got whacked. And the rear passengers door still opens and closes !!!
I'd take that all day long for $1500
A trip to the boneyard for a new door will take care of that. Door jamb seems straight enough to allow a good door to work properly.
You can get one with the same mileage for that price with no body damage
@@brandonpurple8938 i have a 2nd gen , with lower miles , still 216K , no body damage , and a confirmed trans rebuild , 1,200 ... One door lock is broken though
@@jonslife3533 yeah I paid 1k for my second gen with like 180k lol
I would have tried for 800. I've seen way better vehicles for $1500. Junkyard door and a slide hammer. Send it.
One of these was actually sitting in my buddies driveway for six years, and had a brand new transmission in it, but the front end was all dented and the radiator was smashed and the AC, and the fan. Anyways I put it back together and it runs great. I put 2000 miles on it no problem.
I have this engine on my 02 ranger. I know the timing chain tensioners are prone to failing but mine are still good at 200k km.
Is it true that he timing chains should be changed?
Scotty - I had a Subaru WRX Wagon - 2003 - It was a awesome car I sold it with 335k miles on it - They only major service - (2) Timing Belts and Water Pumps installed at 100k each time - So Subaru might be the exception when it comes to Turbo -
I just bought a 2002 Ford Explorer today n(1/10/22) for $500 with 101,180 miles. Has been sitting for about 4 years and I am the third owner. A couple dings but nothing I cant knock out. I cant wait to give it a little TLC and turn it over tomorrow. The only code was a P1000 which isn't that big of a deal.
We used one like this for M1 tank range practice.
The 4.0 sohc has timing chain issues but tensioners being replaced helps a lot and they’re on top of the motor my cousin has one with 250k on it
In my experience, their transmissions aren't that great. Same used in mercury mountaineer. And i had to change 2 of them.
Yeah these ones are notorious for transmission problems. Not sure why he is recommending it. I see many at junk yards for that reason. Most people I know who have late 90s ford explorers have much more success than this newer style.
Yes, the transmissions have habitual issues. IF you can find a trans shop that actually knows how to rebuild them properly they last much longer. Biggest negative to the 4.0l IMO is that it has 4 timing chains and you have to pull the motor to do work on them. Chains are timed with a special tool. Just a stupid setup plain and simple. The slides for the tensioners like to break and you have to pull the engine. Have had 3 of them and still have one so I been through it.
Explorers before 02 are more reliable, not transmission issues
@@petercrown6644 I had a 95' also, bought one year old. Had transmission issues too. The 4 speed and 5 speed autos are darn near the same tranny.
@@sdvten oh did you ,I still own a ford ranger with 230k miles not mayor issues but it's a 98 with 2,5 l engine and 5 speed manual
I got an '02 from the local police dept last fall for $750. All kinds of extra goodies too. A little rust in a couple spots but nothing horrible. It's to tow my pop up camper and I couldn't be happier.
Down here At Republic of Panama we fix this SUV back in its perfect shape again with a low amount of money .... The Ford Explorer has good reputation around here so I want to cry because I couldn´t buy this one...! Thanks for the video Scotty!!
I loved my explorer and with I still had it, I just dont have enough yard to park them in.
“You can only see one side of the car at a time” that’s deep 😂
I'm impressed with that Explorer.
After Scotty's diagnostics, I'll get that SUV just as a utility for everday/wkend yard work.
Can't beat that price for for it's still performing.
I just got an 05' with 158,000 miles. It looks and runs great but I did pay $3500. Things have changed since this video was made but I think it was a fair or good price.
Did you end up getting one? Was it good?
@kornyque8081
No I wasn't able to.
But I did get a Ford Edge.
They're not too bad. I Had a 2005 it was beaten when I bought it, had over 100k not easy miles on it. I think I put about another 40or50k on it. Motor ran strong the drive train not so much. Bearings were going out, trans was starting to slip real bad. I traded it for a beat up Yamaha 650. That guy got another few months out of it before the brain died. Then I traded the motorcycle for an of brand roll away tool chest, a 357, and a couple hundred bucks.
I own a 1991 and a 1993 exploder, the 91 is a manual 5 speed manual hubs and a 8.8 limited slip rear diff. I put a 4” lift on my 91and 31x 10.50 tires. If folks knew how much fun these durable trucks were, everybody would own one.
Transmissions on those are the worst! Always have EM at my shop!
I have an 05 xlt with the 4.6 2v V8. 193,000mi and still running and driving like new
Cant you get that door at the junkyard
I'd buy a junk door and maaco the paint.
S M it’s a base model, easy to find, honestly not worth it to maaco the paint
For like $25
The sill on the rear lower part is bent in also.
I do have the door got it at the junk yard. Me personally I really don't care about fixing the door.
Bought one of these for 1800 in December with 175k. Almost hitting 200k and she’s running like a top! Love my 04 explorer!
I have a 2014 xlt explorer no issue at all I replaced pad breaks sparks at 140000 miles by myself easy and cheap also replaced the transmission fluid and a 19 dollars sensor from vacuum system now has 150000 miles three trips to Orlando Florida and runs like new
Hey Scotty! I been watching you for a long time, a few years now, and tried to follow your maintenance tips as much as possible. I'm a very conservative driver and don't drive that far, but I do drive daily. I have owned the same vehicle, my Ford Explorer XLT 2 door 2003, for 13 years. It's never not started or had any issues and has 207 652 Kilometers. I know it will, and now the check engine light is on. It creaks when it goes over bumps on the driver's side front tire. There was a section of fabric that had clips to it that I think was meant to keep the bushings from rusting, as I have the fabric on the other side and that bushing hasn't rusted. It's started to rust all over as I live in Canada on the bottom too, and I was wondering how hard it is to change the bushing my self, should I take it to someone, or look for another vehicle. I don't want too, as it's the last thing my mother left me, and I've been very, very careful, as much as I can. I don't off road or anything, or speed. I just have to keep it for as long as I can. I hope you can help. Thank you Scotty.
Dustin Spencer change the bushing, that creaking isn’t going to get better.
6 months late but I can tell you it’s not the bushing, get a set of front struts/coils whatever for ~$120 and you’ll have better bumps ahead of you man,
A little late hope you still have the explorer unlike you im having coolant issues but im not planning on getting rid of it mines an 01 sport. But you have a light on of you dont have a scanner i recomend one i got an innova that does oem scanning or i use my bluedriver for the user friendly interface. Either is worth it.
Grab some silicone or white lithium lubricant and get under the vehicle and spray every bushing you see, lol. It worked for me, thought I was going to have to replace ball joints and tie-rod ends.
If I lived in the South, I’d definitely drive an old SUV. Being in Maine, they rot out after 12-15 years.
I bought one for $740..it still ran. About 3 months after purchase I had to put about $3500 more into it. Transmission blew, heating mechanism and alarm system went haywire. Hopefully it is worth it lol...great looking cars though.
how is it treating you now? did you junk it
I got an 06 eddie bauer edition with 126000 for $3500 and I love it.