OT Ford Explorer
01-21-2007, 12:08 PM
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OT Ford Explorer
Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre form
until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they might
be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in the
timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
privide me with a balanced opinion ?
Cheers,
Dave Milne, Scotland
99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they might
be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in the
timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
privide me with a balanced opinion ?
Cheers,
Dave Milne, Scotland
99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
01-21-2007, 12:23 PM
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
Cover your eyes, take a deep breath and head for the nearest pub until
the urge passes. Seriously, Explorers of that vintage had recalls for
fuel system and transmission problems. If the vehicles service records
indicate the problems was dealt with then treat it as you would any used
vehicle. The tires had problems also, but I doubt that's original rubber.
Dave Milne wrote:
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
--
FRH
the urge passes. Seriously, Explorers of that vintage had recalls for
fuel system and transmission problems. If the vehicles service records
indicate the problems was dealt with then treat it as you would any used
vehicle. The tires had problems also, but I doubt that's original rubber.
Dave Milne wrote:
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
--
FRH
01-21-2007, 12:23 PM
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
Cover your eyes, take a deep breath and head for the nearest pub until
the urge passes. Seriously, Explorers of that vintage had recalls for
fuel system and transmission problems. If the vehicles service records
indicate the problems was dealt with then treat it as you would any used
vehicle. The tires had problems also, but I doubt that's original rubber.
Dave Milne wrote:
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
--
FRH
the urge passes. Seriously, Explorers of that vintage had recalls for
fuel system and transmission problems. If the vehicles service records
indicate the problems was dealt with then treat it as you would any used
vehicle. The tires had problems also, but I doubt that's original rubber.
Dave Milne wrote:
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
--
FRH
01-21-2007, 12:23 PM
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
Cover your eyes, take a deep breath and head for the nearest pub until
the urge passes. Seriously, Explorers of that vintage had recalls for
fuel system and transmission problems. If the vehicles service records
indicate the problems was dealt with then treat it as you would any used
vehicle. The tires had problems also, but I doubt that's original rubber.
Dave Milne wrote:
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
--
FRH
the urge passes. Seriously, Explorers of that vintage had recalls for
fuel system and transmission problems. If the vehicles service records
indicate the problems was dealt with then treat it as you would any used
vehicle. The tires had problems also, but I doubt that's original rubber.
Dave Milne wrote:
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
--
FRH
01-21-2007, 12:23 PM
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
Cover your eyes, take a deep breath and head for the nearest pub until
the urge passes. Seriously, Explorers of that vintage had recalls for
fuel system and transmission problems. If the vehicles service records
indicate the problems was dealt with then treat it as you would any used
vehicle. The tires had problems also, but I doubt that's original rubber.
Dave Milne wrote:
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
--
FRH
the urge passes. Seriously, Explorers of that vintage had recalls for
fuel system and transmission problems. If the vehicles service records
indicate the problems was dealt with then treat it as you would any used
vehicle. The tires had problems also, but I doubt that's original rubber.
Dave Milne wrote:
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
--
FRH
01-21-2007, 12:35 PM
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
I would stay away from American cars where you live, because of the high
prices of spares and the problems finding qualified repair personnel at
reasonable rates. Lots of vehicles have plastic in the timing tensioner
assembly, especially overhead cam engines. This is to dampen vibrations in
the chain. The plastic gizmo wears out over time, and you replace it. You
should be able to tell about actual, existing problems in the rear end from
looking at leaks, slack in the drive shaft and bearing or gear noise when
driving.
The incidence of problems like this doesn't have to be very high, before
Consumer Reports or someone complains about it. The vast majority of a
model with problems could be problem free. There are plenty of these
vehicles still on the roads in my country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMlelEQOr68
Earle
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre form
> until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
might
> be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
the
> timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
> privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
prices of spares and the problems finding qualified repair personnel at
reasonable rates. Lots of vehicles have plastic in the timing tensioner
assembly, especially overhead cam engines. This is to dampen vibrations in
the chain. The plastic gizmo wears out over time, and you replace it. You
should be able to tell about actual, existing problems in the rear end from
looking at leaks, slack in the drive shaft and bearing or gear noise when
driving.
The incidence of problems like this doesn't have to be very high, before
Consumer Reports or someone complains about it. The vast majority of a
model with problems could be problem free. There are plenty of these
vehicles still on the roads in my country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMlelEQOr68
Earle
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre form
> until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
might
> be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
the
> timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
> privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
01-21-2007, 12:35 PM
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
I would stay away from American cars where you live, because of the high
prices of spares and the problems finding qualified repair personnel at
reasonable rates. Lots of vehicles have plastic in the timing tensioner
assembly, especially overhead cam engines. This is to dampen vibrations in
the chain. The plastic gizmo wears out over time, and you replace it. You
should be able to tell about actual, existing problems in the rear end from
looking at leaks, slack in the drive shaft and bearing or gear noise when
driving.
The incidence of problems like this doesn't have to be very high, before
Consumer Reports or someone complains about it. The vast majority of a
model with problems could be problem free. There are plenty of these
vehicles still on the roads in my country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMlelEQOr68
Earle
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre form
> until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
might
> be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
the
> timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
> privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
prices of spares and the problems finding qualified repair personnel at
reasonable rates. Lots of vehicles have plastic in the timing tensioner
assembly, especially overhead cam engines. This is to dampen vibrations in
the chain. The plastic gizmo wears out over time, and you replace it. You
should be able to tell about actual, existing problems in the rear end from
looking at leaks, slack in the drive shaft and bearing or gear noise when
driving.
The incidence of problems like this doesn't have to be very high, before
Consumer Reports or someone complains about it. The vast majority of a
model with problems could be problem free. There are plenty of these
vehicles still on the roads in my country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMlelEQOr68
Earle
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre form
> until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
might
> be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
the
> timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
> privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
01-21-2007, 12:35 PM
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
I would stay away from American cars where you live, because of the high
prices of spares and the problems finding qualified repair personnel at
reasonable rates. Lots of vehicles have plastic in the timing tensioner
assembly, especially overhead cam engines. This is to dampen vibrations in
the chain. The plastic gizmo wears out over time, and you replace it. You
should be able to tell about actual, existing problems in the rear end from
looking at leaks, slack in the drive shaft and bearing or gear noise when
driving.
The incidence of problems like this doesn't have to be very high, before
Consumer Reports or someone complains about it. The vast majority of a
model with problems could be problem free. There are plenty of these
vehicles still on the roads in my country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMlelEQOr68
Earle
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre form
> until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
might
> be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
the
> timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
> privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
prices of spares and the problems finding qualified repair personnel at
reasonable rates. Lots of vehicles have plastic in the timing tensioner
assembly, especially overhead cam engines. This is to dampen vibrations in
the chain. The plastic gizmo wears out over time, and you replace it. You
should be able to tell about actual, existing problems in the rear end from
looking at leaks, slack in the drive shaft and bearing or gear noise when
driving.
The incidence of problems like this doesn't have to be very high, before
Consumer Reports or someone complains about it. The vast majority of a
model with problems could be problem free. There are plenty of these
vehicles still on the roads in my country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMlelEQOr68
Earle
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre form
> until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
might
> be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
the
> timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
> privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
01-21-2007, 12:35 PM
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
I would stay away from American cars where you live, because of the high
prices of spares and the problems finding qualified repair personnel at
reasonable rates. Lots of vehicles have plastic in the timing tensioner
assembly, especially overhead cam engines. This is to dampen vibrations in
the chain. The plastic gizmo wears out over time, and you replace it. You
should be able to tell about actual, existing problems in the rear end from
looking at leaks, slack in the drive shaft and bearing or gear noise when
driving.
The incidence of problems like this doesn't have to be very high, before
Consumer Reports or someone complains about it. The vast majority of a
model with problems could be problem free. There are plenty of these
vehicles still on the roads in my country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMlelEQOr68
Earle
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre form
> until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
might
> be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
the
> timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
> privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
prices of spares and the problems finding qualified repair personnel at
reasonable rates. Lots of vehicles have plastic in the timing tensioner
assembly, especially overhead cam engines. This is to dampen vibrations in
the chain. The plastic gizmo wears out over time, and you replace it. You
should be able to tell about actual, existing problems in the rear end from
looking at leaks, slack in the drive shaft and bearing or gear noise when
driving.
The incidence of problems like this doesn't have to be very high, before
Consumer Reports or someone complains about it. The vast majority of a
model with problems could be problem free. There are plenty of these
vehicles still on the roads in my country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMlelEQOr68
Earle
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre form
> until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
might
> be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
the
> timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
> privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
01-21-2007, 01:04 PM
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
That Explorer also came as a Mazda Navajo.
There are 2- and 4-door models. My b-in-law has one with 2 doors. He hasn't
had any problems to speak of, and it has about 100k miles in it.
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre form
> until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> might
> be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
> the
> timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
> privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>
There are 2- and 4-door models. My b-in-law has one with 2 doors. He hasn't
had any problems to speak of, and it has about 100k miles in it.
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre form
> until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> might
> be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
> the
> timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can anyone
> privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>
>