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.
>
>

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.
>
>

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.
>
>

Re: OT Ford Explorer
 

My step daughter has the 2000 model, 2Dr. She's had tons of transmission
problems, rebuilt at 40,000, just out of warranty, then replaced at 84,000.
Multiple emissions problems, eventually needing a new ECC.
Electrical problems with the 4WD engagement, and with the power seat.

Spdloader



"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.
>
>

Re: OT Ford Explorer
 

My step daughter has the 2000 model, 2Dr. She's had tons of transmission
problems, rebuilt at 40,000, just out of warranty, then replaced at 84,000.
Multiple emissions problems, eventually needing a new ECC.
Electrical problems with the 4WD engagement, and with the power seat.

Spdloader



"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.
>
>

Re: OT Ford Explorer
 

My step daughter has the 2000 model, 2Dr. She's had tons of transmission
problems, rebuilt at 40,000, just out of warranty, then replaced at 84,000.
Multiple emissions problems, eventually needing a new ECC.
Electrical problems with the 4WD engagement, and with the power seat.

Spdloader



"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.
>
>

Re: OT Ford Explorer
 

My step daughter has the 2000 model, 2Dr. She's had tons of transmission
problems, rebuilt at 40,000, just out of warranty, then replaced at 84,000.
Multiple emissions problems, eventually needing a new ECC.
Electrical problems with the 4WD engagement, and with the power seat.

Spdloader



"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.
>
>

Re: OT Ford Explorer
 

Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number. That
alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
power. STAY AWAY!

Carl


"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.
>
>

Re: OT Ford Explorer
 

Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number. That
alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
power. STAY AWAY!

Carl


"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.
>
>

Re: OT Ford Explorer
 

Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number. That
alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
power. STAY AWAY!

Carl


"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.
>
>