how many miles you all have?
#691
129K on my 01 Sport.. towed my 26 ft travel trailer from Oregon to Nevada, (700 miles 1 way) then from Oregon to San Diego about 1100 miles 1 way.. also used it to tow a 4 horse trailer up a steep mountain pass (weight was 7800 lbs on the trailer axles and 1200 tongue weight) for about 50 miles.. that was about 40K miles ago when I towed the horse trailer
I'll be driving it to Tennessee from Oregon next month and back, towing a light trailer and my son's furniture from Tennessee.. should be a fun trip..
oh, my EGR valve's been stuck for about 70K miles, one of these days I'll have to replace it, but that's been the only major mechanical work it needs.
I'll be driving it to Tennessee from Oregon next month and back, towing a light trailer and my son's furniture from Tennessee.. should be a fun trip..
oh, my EGR valve's been stuck for about 70K miles, one of these days I'll have to replace it, but that's been the only major mechanical work it needs.
#693
#694
#695
That is awesome! Does it still have the original Engine/Tranny?
Well, you have certainly passed the endurance test! I'm assuming that you have the V6 in your sport, right? Your probably hauling more than twice the rated towing/tongue weight capacity. Wow!
129K on my 01 Sport.. towed my 26 ft travel trailer from Oregon to Nevada, (700 miles 1 way) then from Oregon to San Diego about 1100 miles 1 way.. also used it to tow a 4 horse trailer up a steep mountain pass (weight was 7800 lbs on the trailer axles and 1200 tongue weight) for about 50 miles.. that was about 40K miles ago when I towed the horse trailer
I'll be driving it to Tennessee from Oregon next month and back, towing a light trailer and my son's furniture from Tennessee.. should be a fun trip..
oh, my EGR valve's been stuck for about 70K miles, one of these days I'll have to replace it, but that's been the only major mechanical work it needs.
I'll be driving it to Tennessee from Oregon next month and back, towing a light trailer and my son's furniture from Tennessee.. should be a fun trip..
oh, my EGR valve's been stuck for about 70K miles, one of these days I'll have to replace it, but that's been the only major mechanical work it needs.
#697
I think I might get the lowest amount of miles put on an Excursion in 1 year. Only 2K miles I put on her since I bought her a year ago. When the gas prices hit high I use my gas saver for work. Then bad ball joints and a frozen brake caliper had her side lined for 4 months. Shes back on the road and just barely 140K
#698
#699
yep, 4.0 SOHC V6 and the 5r55e tranny, with 3.73 gears and trailer tow package. I'm going to in the future install a secondary tranny cooler, since it definitely could use it, in addition to the OEM cooler..
#703
2000 Ford EXPLORER SPORT 89,2XX miles. Runs like new, fresh Autolite Iridium plugs, Motorcraft plug wires, plug boot heat protectors (DEI) new Purolator air filter, Pennzoil ULTRA oil 5w30 w/ Motorcraft FL1-A oil filter.
Just serviced transmission (ATF and transfilter change) replaced upper radiator hose and thermostat, (factory Motorcraft 195 thermostat) lower radiator hose w/ cooling system flush and add new coolant - 50% Peak 50% distilled water.
Next project coming up shortly; power steering flush w/ new PS and changing rear differential gear oil with Royal Purple's gear lube.
Great Explorer, the short wheelbase w/ the new white KYB Gas-Adjust shocks give it a somewhat stiff with some body roll (front to back) but all considered, it's a solid, firm ride. I don't expect a pillow soft / Lincoln - Cadillac ride with this SUV.
Just serviced transmission (ATF and transfilter change) replaced upper radiator hose and thermostat, (factory Motorcraft 195 thermostat) lower radiator hose w/ cooling system flush and add new coolant - 50% Peak 50% distilled water.
Next project coming up shortly; power steering flush w/ new PS and changing rear differential gear oil with Royal Purple's gear lube.
Great Explorer, the short wheelbase w/ the new white KYB Gas-Adjust shocks give it a somewhat stiff with some body roll (front to back) but all considered, it's a solid, firm ride. I don't expect a pillow soft / Lincoln - Cadillac ride with this SUV.