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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
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
@@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.
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
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 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
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Car interior, are you talking about all explores or just ones in the gen that the explorer in the video is. Because I personally really like the explorer and think it's a pretty good car
He seems to think everyone that either owns cars he doesn't like or don't own cars he does like are stupid , even some of his paying customers . I kinda wonder how he stays in business . My sister bought an Explorer brand new that was about the same year model as the one in the video , and it seemed like it was always giving her one problem after another .
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
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 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.
Customer: "Well ...it doesn't work on the first three speeds...but the 4th rocks ! Scotty: Quit your whining...that's perfect ! .... who needs them low speeds anyway !?
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 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.
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.
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 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!
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..
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.
No no no no no no no no no never but a ford explorer, never buy the v6 version stick to the v8, the transmission on those are crap its not reliable and its sealed, STAY AWAY YOU'VE BEEN WARNED You basically have to rebuild the entire engine if the timing chains go,YES TIMING CHAINS one behind the engine and one in front, transmission is sealed so you cant check the level I love the explorer but the drive train is garbage stick to the v8 if you are crazy enough to get one
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
Bought the Mercury version of this several months ago,has the 5.0 V8 and AWD, the Monterey edition which is same as Eddie Bauer Explorer,130,000 miles and I'm the third owner
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.
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've got a 2002 that looks just like that one . Paid $ 2,000 for it with 156,000 miles on it . At 247,000 miles the transmission finally died . Got a Jasper tranny installed and it's going strong again 🤗 . So many of these 3rd and 4th gen Explorers were made that parts are dirt cheap .
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 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.
I have a 1999 Ford Explorer and it has 165k miles on it and it has a V-6 engine in it and this vehicle has given me great service and it just had minor problems with it after getting over 100k miles. I am retired now and don't drive it much and it has been sitting up for about a year and I just drove it for the first time in a long time. I have two other used Fords and love them also and won't buy anything else other than another Ford if I do need one.
@@dado5162 lol you don't have to tell me that, I've been driving my corolla with a bad cat for a year and half now XD Still runs like a clock, shifts like a dream, stops on a dime, and BLOWS ICE COLD AC!
Bought 1 for 2k with 82k on it. Only driven in the winter months here in New York before I bought it. The truck is decent obviously needs some stuff but almost everything used does. My interior is flawless little rust on the outside and only have the air bag light on.
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.
@@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
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 just bought a 99 explorer today for $1450 it needs windshield wipers and a break light but other than that it’s freakin’ solid. Like 170k miles and when I got her up to 90 and she ran like a dream still. I’m like this is the best thousand bucks I ever spent lol
@@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 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
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!
I just bought a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo 82,000 miles on it - looks brand new..... $2,000. Very happy! I never buy new cars (did once - took FOREVER for that payment book to end - insurance ridiculous too.) 😊
Picked up a 05 Jeep liberty for my step son, 150K on it for $1500. AC didn't work. Added some r134 and it hissed. Broken condenser. Bought one for $50some bucks on line, put oil in it and vacuumed it, added 26 oz of refrigerant and it blows fine. Diff seal leaks a little and I'm getting a cat threshold and low voltage bank 1 or 2 codes. Maybe just a sensor. Hopefully the cat isn't nuked. Installing that condenser was gravy.
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!
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
Well this may seem like an affordable vehicle, here’s the deal with all those lights lighting up in the engine codes. In many states with strict emissions tests such as here in Illinois, vehicle will not pass the omissions test until those issues have been taken care of and the lights no longer light up. Anything 25 years old or newer needs to pass inspection. No passing the omissions test means no current registration sticker for your license plate. Potentially thousands of dollars worth of work to get all those lights turned off.
Lol Scotty you kill me with your humor always makes your videos fun to watch. I actually have a 02 model with the same engine. Thanks for showing us how to diagnose fuel trims and what to look for. Now I can use that data to troubleshoot my own.
@@LA_Commander they have serious timing chain problems which is worst then the trans and in order to replace them the engine got to be removed first & second gen explorers are the best
Only the ones that were made in France were the bad ones. The reason Ford used them was there was a strike going on at the Livona plant where Ford makes the 4R70 and 4R75 transmissions.
Heck no stay away. Got one a while back. 2007 with 150k miles. Ran and sounded great. Bought it cash. Had the v6. 3rd time driving the timing chain broke.
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 still have the V6. It's done over 170000 kms. The issues I have is with 4 wheel system causing it to wobble when I drive at high speeds , the rough idling and constricted acceleration . It's pretty solid otherwise. I tried to fix all these issues but it keeps coming back.
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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
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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.
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.
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
It's my absolute favorite truck of all time!❤
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?
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
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
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
@@sedric6153 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.
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.
Owned 7 Explorers and they all held up great with minimum maintenence. Still driving an '01 sportrack and it's running great!
"...when you see one side at a time"..wish I could have seen BOTH sides of my ex-wife before marrying her..😋😎
Re Ho I wish I could have seen both sides of my ex wife before marrying her as well. SMH
😂
You got married. NEVER do that.
@Re Ho , did your ex cost you more than an old ford explorer?
Amen me too !
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 )
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 owned a 2004 for 2 months now and drive it almost everyday. Has 172k and runs great. One owner, nice shape. Great car.
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!
Thank you Scotty! My neighbor put one of these up for sale today for $2000, I was hoping to hear your opinion
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.
had an 03 Explorer great suv never had a problem with it
*Moral of the video: scotty wants you to drive a POS car* 😆
Scotty thinks your stupid if u don't have this me don't have it so he thinks one of his fans is stupid not how u great people
Car interior, are you talking about all explores or just ones in the gen that the explorer in the video is. Because I personally really like the explorer and think it's a pretty good car
He seems to think everyone that either owns cars he doesn't like or don't own cars he does like are stupid , even some of his paying customers . I kinda wonder how he stays in business . My sister bought an Explorer brand new that was about the same year model as the one in the video , and it seemed like it was always giving her one problem after another .
Moral of my life
@@briannichols4807 he’s entitled to his own opinion.
I lost count of the many times I thought I was stupid now I'm officially stupid.
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
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.
I finally found the voice of the seagull on little mermaid . Much love Scotty
Still have my 03 exploder with 373,000 miles. Never had the check engine light on, still with factory fuel pump. 1 transmission.
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
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.
Customer: Hey Scotty my car won’t start!
Scotty: Does the AC work?
Customer: Yes?
Scotty: Then your good
LMAO 😂😂😂
Well some cars like the Prius u can turn AC on with the car off and not 🏃 and not even ignition on just use the key
Customer: "Well ...it doesn't work on the first three speeds...but the 4th rocks ! Scotty: Quit your whining...that's perfect ! .... who needs them low speeds anyway !?
@@barrya.6212 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hey, when you’re in Texas, AC is about as important as a transmission! 😏
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 got an 06 eddie bauer edition with 126000 for $3500 and I love 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.
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 :)
I loved my explorer and with I still had it, I just dont have enough yard to park them in.
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.
1993 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4. Over 150,000. Still most comfortable vehicle I've owned. Always brings you back home.
Bought one of these for 1800 in December with 175k. Almost hitting 200k and she’s running like a top! Love my 04 explorer!
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
If Scotty was younger he would have been a popular memer. The top right hand images are always creative
whats age have to do with being in a meme
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!
I miss my 99 ranger, 4.0 v6 4x4. I loved that thing. Thats the favotrite vehicles I've had.
We have 2- 2003 gmc envoys.
We love them.
Over 200,000 on both.
So far so good.
I would buy another in a heart beat!!
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..
Im not first, Im not last, but when I saw Scotty I clicked fast!
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I wouldn’t.
JeepinOffroad290 🍪
Good one 👍
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If I lived in the South, I’d definitely drive an old SUV. Being in Maine, they rot out after 12-15 years.
I got a 05 with 4.6 V-8 for 1750.00
3 years ago drives great only repair so far is the starter and the battery. 185,000 miles on it.
I like this video, the reality of what really goes on when checking out a video. Thanks Scotty for always being truly yourself and never changing .
Drive it for a year, sell it for 1000 and get another one.
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.
No no no no no no no no no never but a ford explorer, never buy the v6 version stick to the v8, the transmission on those are crap its not reliable and its sealed,
STAY AWAY YOU'VE BEEN WARNED
You basically have to rebuild the entire engine if the timing chains go,YES TIMING CHAINS one behind the engine and one in front, transmission is sealed so you cant check the level I love the explorer but the drive train is garbage stick to the v8 if you are crazy enough to get one
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
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 an 05 xlt with the 4.6 2v V8. 193,000mi and still running and driving like new
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
Can I take you with me when I buy a used car? :D
If you're trippin on shrooms 🍄 that dent wouldn't look any different than the whole suv 🤣
Lol, love Scotty! I watch his videos over and over again
Don’t buy a used car. You’ll be disappointed because all people lie!
@@ladybug644 Scotty is knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor too.
@@faridmaharramov1996 I have bought used cars my entire adult life and have never had a problem.
The Old fords from the early 2000s are actually very well made vehicles
Bought the Mercury version of this several months ago,has the 5.0 V8 and AWD, the Monterey edition which is same as Eddie Bauer Explorer,130,000 miles and I'm the third owner
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
Scotty's solution: Never have a passenger in the car and don't look on the other side. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Exploder! This is the only vehicle Ive seen catch fire and melt the other cars around it while owner was in the mall.
I've literally seen that happen with one of these..it caught fire off hwy ramp
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.
I'm working on my 2005 Explorer XLT 4×4 w/AdvanceTrac. 150,000 miles. Good truck.
Scotty logic: the car is trash, but it's not a RAM... 🤯
Did you see how many codes the ram had lol
@@billmelcher625 more codes = more features 😂
Or a chevy
Bill Melcher Chrysler vehicles have to be running to read the codes accurately. I highly doubt it had all of them codes.
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?
In the midwest where I live these 2003 and up explorers have constant problems. Best ones are the late 90s ones
I've got a 2002 that looks just like that one . Paid $ 2,000 for it with 156,000 miles on it . At 247,000 miles the transmission finally died . Got a Jasper tranny installed and it's going strong again 🤗 . So many of these 3rd and 4th gen Explorers were made that parts are dirt cheap .
I have a 2000 Ford Explorer LIMITED 5.0. Still running strong!
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 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.
Loving the vids!
thank you!
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@@scottykilmer Thanks Scotty for ALL you do!!!
These are cheap in Europe too - although fairly rare - problem is the crazy prices we pay for gas here makes it a very expensive DD.
I have a 1999 Ford Explorer and it has 165k miles on it and it has a V-6 engine in it and this vehicle has given me great service and it just had minor problems with it after getting over 100k miles. I am retired now and don't drive it much and it has been sitting up for about a year and I just drove it for the first time in a long time. I have two other used Fords and love them also and won't buy anything else other than another Ford if I do need one.
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Scotty: Ehh that's anti-pollution stuff. not all that big of a deal, really.
*EPA WOULD LIKE TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION*
its actually useless to the car bcuz engine works better without it
EPA doesn't give a f dude.
@@dado5162 lol you don't have to tell me that, I've been driving my corolla with a bad cat for a year and half now XD Still runs like a clock, shifts like a dream, stops on a dime, and BLOWS ICE COLD AC!
Run it. Old rides, don't be OCD.
My county does an OBD2 scan. You kind of have to fix them. Its not that expensive as long as the cat isn't nuked.
Scotty recommending a used
Ford 🤔. Never thought I'd see the day 🙄.
He's recommended plenty of used F150s, Crown Victorias, Fusions, etc.
Get a clue buddy, Scotty recommends used Fords
He was eating Canadian legal edibles. Was a bit stoned.
It's a Ford, not a Mercedes from the 2000s.
iKratosx10 or Toyota
This is a nice SUV as long as you never look at the passenger side.
Just paint the hood and it will always look good from the drivers seat.
Right..... looks good on my side. You know grass isn't always greener on the other side🤣
Bought 1 for 2k with 82k on it. Only driven in the winter months here in New York before I bought it. The truck is decent obviously needs some stuff but almost everything used does. My interior is flawless little rust on the outside and only have the air bag light on.
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.
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.
Scotty forgot to mention the transmission is on its way out
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
Run some Sea Foam in the fuel to clean the injectors, then after a few tanks of gas, change fuel filter, have a lot of experience with older cars!
I just bought a 99 explorer today for $1450 it needs windshield wipers and a break light but other than that it’s freakin’ solid. Like 170k miles and when I got her up to 90 and she ran like a dream still. I’m like this is the best thousand bucks I ever spent lol
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 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 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 ?
I just bought a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo 82,000 miles on it - looks brand new..... $2,000. Very happy! I never buy new cars (did once - took FOREVER for that payment book to end - insurance ridiculous too.) 😊
Picked up a 05 Jeep liberty for my step son, 150K on it for $1500. AC didn't work. Added some r134 and it hissed. Broken condenser. Bought one for $50some bucks on line, put oil in it and vacuumed it, added 26 oz of refrigerant and it blows fine. Diff seal leaks a little and I'm getting a cat threshold and low voltage bank 1 or 2 codes. Maybe just a sensor. Hopefully the cat isn't nuked.
Installing that condenser was gravy.
Idk if I’m the only one but you look kind of like John Lennon
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.
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
Well this may seem like an affordable vehicle, here’s the deal with all those lights lighting up in the engine codes. In many states with strict emissions tests such as here in Illinois, vehicle will not pass the omissions test until those issues have been taken care of and the lights no longer light up. Anything 25 years old or newer needs to pass inspection. No passing the omissions test means no current registration sticker for your license plate. Potentially thousands of dollars worth of work to get all those lights turned off.
Lol Scotty you kill me with your humor always makes your videos fun to watch. I actually have a 02 model with the same engine. Thanks for showing us how to diagnose fuel trims and what to look for. Now I can use that data to troubleshoot my own.
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
The transmissions on those are horrendous
@@LA_Commander they have serious timing chain problems which is worst then the trans and in order to replace them the engine got to be removed first & second gen explorers are the best
@@LA_Commander yup you right
@@LA_Commander I got 5 of the v6 but it's the 2001 and 94 model
My dad had this. Engine crapped out after 220K. Transmission was solid.
Only the ones that were made in France were the bad ones. The reason Ford used them was there was a strike going on at the Livona plant where Ford makes the 4R70 and 4R75 transmissions.
Well to be fair for 1500 bucks I wouldn’t be expecting 20 inch wheels LED lights a wet bar and a stripper pole 😂 So I think it’ll do just fine
Lol thats funny
Well, STD bugs comes with it for FREE.
Had one miss it a lot. Wife could not climb into it due to her back. Perfect size vehicle.
Heck no stay away. Got one a while back. 2007 with 150k miles. Ran and sounded great. Bought it cash. Had the v6. 3rd time driving the timing chain broke.
Transmissions on those are the worst! Always have EM at my shop!
“But it’s a Ford, it’s not gonna idle perfectly, but it’s good enough for this old thing.” Hilarious 😆
Can confirm I have two old Ford's and they never idle quite right.
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 still have the V6. It's done over 170000 kms. The issues I have is with 4 wheel system causing it to wobble when I drive at high speeds , the rough idling and constricted acceleration . It's pretty solid otherwise. I tried to fix all these issues but it keeps coming back.
all things my truck 05 eddie bauer does guess it normal