1996 Explorer overhead cam
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1996 Explorer overhead cam
Another question on possible purchase of a 96 Explorer (XLT) 4x4 w/ 86,000 miles:
I spoke with a guy at a repair shop on these trucks and he mentioned that the Overhead cam model engines have a tendency to have problems, while the overhead valve is a better model to go with. I'm not sure which type the explorer that we're looking at is, but either way I'm curious of other people's experiences with these different engines. The explorer we're looking at is a v-6....
I spoke with a guy at a repair shop on these trucks and he mentioned that the Overhead cam model engines have a tendency to have problems, while the overhead valve is a better model to go with. I'm not sure which type the explorer that we're looking at is, but either way I'm curious of other people's experiences with these different engines. The explorer we're looking at is a v-6....
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Have a 92 Explorer with the 4.0 OHV, been great so far, has 154,000 miles and still doesn't use any oil in 2500 miles.
Have a friend with 91 Explorer 4.0 OHV and 5-speed - she has around 235k on it and it is finally having engine problems...
I don't think the OHC engine was available in 96.
Only bad thing I've heard about the OHC engine is the chain tensioner, but there may be more...
Have a friend with 91 Explorer 4.0 OHV and 5-speed - she has around 235k on it and it is finally having engine problems...
I don't think the OHC engine was available in 96.
Only bad thing I've heard about the OHC engine is the chain tensioner, but there may be more...
Last edited by Steven@nd; Nov 7, 2003 at 01:23 PM.
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something you should consider is the horsepower, or lack of it 160 hp for the 4.0 in 96. you will notice when the A/C is on. i think the 97 4.0 has quite a bit more 205hp. i would look into that. i don't know where you live but there are a ton of low mileage explorers around here. take your time and search.
Last edited by sllt96xlt; Nov 7, 2003 at 04:18 PM.
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