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Post by fkaJimmySee on Jan 6, 2022 16:52:08 GMT -5
Our 2-door, 2-wheel drive Explorer is closing in on 100,000 miles.
When does it need new spark plugs? Any other major service?
It's got the aches and pains of a 24 year old vehicle, but generally is reliable and no life threatening issues (for the car) that I can see (or hear).
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Post by roly on Jan 6, 2022 19:54:53 GMT -5
If you haven done the plugs and cables in the last 100k miles.
Don't even think about it, get it done.
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Post by modbus on Jan 6, 2022 21:09:07 GMT -5
Your owner's manual will know best for all the recommended service intervals, but I'd guess your transmission would need the fluid and filter replaced, as well as the fluid in the rear differential.
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Post by FlyonNylon on Jan 6, 2022 21:33:49 GMT -5
I'd update the vehicle maintenance per manufacturer's recommendations and arrange a good mechanic inspection for faults.
My parents got a '94 4WD Explorer used when I was 10 or so and we drove that thing from TN to CO four times and down 75 around I-10 to New Orleans to the grand canyon, vegas, off-roading in the San Juans in Co and back on a 3 week camping trip in the 90s. It ultimately was sold with less than 200k miles and didn't totally blow up on the road like my uncle's Suburban at the time but needed a ton of maintenance to get that far, including 2x transmissions and some engine work. Part of the transmission issue was likely that we hauled our boat with it so increased wear as not a designed tow-vehicle.
Your SUV may have some collector value at this point and for basic road safety I'd have that thing inspected (tie rods, cv joints, engine/trans mounts, diff mounts, brakes, suspension, wheel bearings etc) before driving it at highway speeds.
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Post by fkaJimmySee on Jan 7, 2022 12:50:31 GMT -5
OK -- so Ford dealer? Or Firestone?
(Ford considers the car obsolete so may not have parts any longer.)
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Post by NoSoapRadio on Jan 7, 2022 13:21:07 GMT -5
In addition to the items I mentioned in your previous thread, replacing the serpentine belt and tensioner would be cheap insurance.
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Post by tahitijack on Jan 7, 2022 15:15:17 GMT -5
When a vehicle reaches the age where it can drink or vote, it is time to let it retire. Take a nice end of the road photo with it and thank it for all the years and miles of good travels and say goodbye old friend.
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Post by matryx81 on Jan 8, 2022 14:02:34 GMT -5
OK -- so Ford dealer? Or Firestone? (Ford considers the car obsolete so may not have parts any longer.) I would say you have your answer. (Firestone.) |
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Post by themaestro on Jan 8, 2022 14:26:57 GMT -5
I wouldn't go to any nation chain garage. I'm always seeing consumer rip-off stories about them. I would try to find a local private repair shop with a good reputation.
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Post by mikem on Jan 8, 2022 19:50:36 GMT -5
I'd find a local privately-owned shop in your town/city that specializes in Fords. They are out there. You just have to do some digging. Some mechanics actually like working on old Fords.......(my local mechanic does).
I have an '06 Expedition with 92K miles that I use to haul sound gear, pull a trailer, and get around in the snow.
Would I tow a trailer across the country with it now? Probably not a good idea but 100 mile round trips to/from gigs are ok....
When I go for my yearly mandated auto inspection I have the mechanic check the brakes and look for anything "that raises a concern".....
If I brought my Expedition to my local Ford dealer the "kids"/technicians in the service dept would think that they are looking at a fossil...
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