sflxj

Any of you guys know anything about Ford Explorers? I had one a while back that ran great but it ran into a few little problems but most likely because i kind of ran it into the ground.

slayingtrail

Ya what you need to know? I drove one for 5 years and probably fixed everything on it lol

sflxj

I'm looking at a 5.0 2 door someone stole the cat off of it and the guys want 1000 obo for it any specific problems i should look for on it? It's a 1998

slayingtrail

The 5.0's are great motors so i would check mostly suspension components. Ball joints go the most so check those. Also the transmission i would drive for a little and see if it slips because those are the worst after 100,000 for some reason(if its automatic). Also check wheel bearings. I did these repairs numerous times on the same parts they just go for some reason. Thats all i can really think of now but mine held up to 269,000 so they are decent. Hope this helps ya a little!

sflxj

Thanks man yeah it has an auto and 155k on it. I will check it out

slayingtrail

Ya no problem. I know about the transmissions because one of my bands snapped and cracked a huge hole in the case. Lol. Other wise decent truck

Gee oh Dee

My dad has a 1998 with the SOHC 4.0, has plenty of miles on it.

He just did the bearings in the rear end, but everything else was good.

I actually just called him, asked what he thought would be good points to check. He suggested looking at the corners of all doors for rust, as well as around the rear bumper.

slayingtrail

All the bumpers get rust on them you cant really prevent it. Its a ford they always have their rust spots. And mine has a 4.0 and even that motor ran good

sflxj

Thanks guys im going to check it out after work i will let you know.

Gee oh Dee

Not just the bumper itself, the body around it.

Heh, that SOHC 4.0 is the same 4.0 that is in the '10-'11 Exploders.

Willys55

rear shackles rott right off and send the spring into the frame channel

Chapman

I like this vehicle. Once test drive a 2007 Explorer in Michigan, fresh out of the works.

Too bad its not selling in the Philippines. It's a crime.