'93 Explorer Mileage
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'93 Explorer Mileage
I'm looking at a 1993 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 with 131K miles on the 4.0 V6. With regular maintenance how long will these engines last?. And what type of gas mileage would it get approx?.
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If maintained properly many of these engines get over 250,000 mi. The 90-97 4.0 engines are very durable. My 93 ranger has 141K and is still very tight and I wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere. Gas mileage is typically 14-15 city to 19-20 hwy.
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I've got a 92 4x4 with the A4LD and have 180,000 miles on the truck with the orignal engine, tranny, t-case, etc. The only things I have replaced are the shift motor, A/C compressor, radiator and regular maintenence items.
I regularly get 18-19 doing 70-75 on the highway in the winter and have gotten as good as 25. In the summer on the highway I'll get 19-22. Around town is 14-16.
I regularly get 18-19 doing 70-75 on the highway in the winter and have gotten as good as 25. In the summer on the highway I'll get 19-22. Around town is 14-16.
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eh, the A4LD isn't as bad as some make it sound IMO. Like I said, I am at 180,000 miles with the ORIGINAL A4LD. The shift motor is pretty easy to R&R and there are a few write ups on there on it. The radius arm bushings are a thing to be concerned about. Throw some poly bushings in there and don't worry 'bout it. RA bushings are pretty easy to do and don't take very long. I used a come-a-long to pull the front axle forward rather than cutting the rivets.
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I agree with the earlier comments about the A4LD. The main problem with the design has to do with the way the torque converter lockup works. To ensure that you don't have any problems, install the largest plate type cooler that will fit in the alloted space. I recommend the B&M brand from Summit Racing. I use it myself, and was pleasantly surprised that even when pulling up hills, the fluid temperature rarely exceeds 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure you change the fluid at least every 30,000 miles like it was your religion.
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I got a squealing sound when stopping with mine when the RA bushings died, not su much of a clunking.
Here is the new one installed.
http://mistercmk.com/album/displayim...album=9&pos=34
This is the old passenger side bushing.
http://mistercmk.com/album/displayim...album=9&pos=37
Here is the new one installed.
http://mistercmk.com/album/displayim...album=9&pos=34
This is the old passenger side bushing.
http://mistercmk.com/album/displayim...album=9&pos=37
