Guide Me Please !!!!
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Guide Me Please !!!!
Hi Guys (and gals?)
I need your great knowledge in helping me make a purchase decision.
I am looking to buy a used explorer 1997-2000 range
I am not sure what years are best,i have seen things about cam sprockets or chain sprockets being weak?when is a good year for them? 99 00?
I also have seen you guys talk about inherent weaknesses in the 5R55E 5 speed automatic ,is there a year where they have gotten more reliable?
i am leaning toward the sohc engine and 5 speed auto.i will hardly ever want to tow,and if i do it would be a small utility trailer(500-900 lbs)
how much difference in mpg from sohc to 5.0 in real world use?
i appreciate any and all recommendations here.
i also have a spending range of $6000-$10000.
Thanks guys
smoeke
I need your great knowledge in helping me make a purchase decision.
I am looking to buy a used explorer 1997-2000 range
I am not sure what years are best,i have seen things about cam sprockets or chain sprockets being weak?when is a good year for them? 99 00?
I also have seen you guys talk about inherent weaknesses in the 5R55E 5 speed automatic ,is there a year where they have gotten more reliable?
i am leaning toward the sohc engine and 5 speed auto.i will hardly ever want to tow,and if i do it would be a small utility trailer(500-900 lbs)
how much difference in mpg from sohc to 5.0 in real world use?
i appreciate any and all recommendations here.
i also have a spending range of $6000-$10000.
Thanks guys
smoeke
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Welcome to FTE!
If the drivetrain concerns you, then I think a lot of Explorer owners would recommend that you look at the 5.0L since it comes with a a beefier tranny (4R70W I think). However, I really don't know a whole lot about Explorers, so I suggest you try your question in the Explorer Forum where they do know a lot about them.
If the drivetrain concerns you, then I think a lot of Explorer owners would recommend that you look at the 5.0L since it comes with a a beefier tranny (4R70W I think). However, I really don't know a whole lot about Explorers, so I suggest you try your question in the Explorer Forum where they do know a lot about them.
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