turbodaddy
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Post by turbodaddy on Apr 4, 2017 14:13:27 GMT -8
Anyone have one, and if so how does it do as tow vehicle.
Nada says rated to up to 5040 lbs tow capacity, but other sources say only 2500 lbs. Has 4.0 liter V6. I can't find info on what axle it has.
Thanks!
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Post by bigbill on Apr 4, 2017 17:05:58 GMT -8
Copy your vin number and take it to your local Ford dealer and they should be able to give you all of the specs for your Explorer
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Post by vikx on Apr 4, 2017 20:26:05 GMT -8
Explorers have a very bad record as tow vehicles. Do thorough research before purchase. Many U haul companies will not rent trailers to anyone driving an Explorer. An 02 is old enough to have been included in the towing issue problems.
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Post by turbodaddy on Apr 5, 2017 4:35:05 GMT -8
Thanks for the input, and Vikx...what are the towing issues you refer to?
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Post by mrmarty51 on Apr 5, 2017 9:25:14 GMT -8
A friend in Billings has a tow service. He told Me that the most towed vehicles in His experiences has been the Ford Exploders and the Excursions.
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Post by vikx on Apr 5, 2017 21:21:08 GMT -8
The towing issues with Explorers had to do with roll overs while towing. I "think" that may be related to a high center of gravity, slightly narrower wheel base and maybe a bit on the shorter side as well. They were also known to have recalled tires, but I can't remember the name. Here is a link: blog.upack.com/posts/why-u-haul-wont-rent-a-trailer-for-a-ford-explorerPersonally, I wouldn't tow with an older Explorer. Period. |
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Post by turbodaddy on Apr 7, 2017 18:24:16 GMT -8
Thanks vikx, the one I was interested has been sold anyway. It was a 2002 but only had 55K miles. I'm pretty sure we're going to end up with a well used, well maintained Chevy Silverado extended cab. Just saw one w/ "only" 150K miles for $3500 locally. They start at something like $30K new! Can't wrap my head around how people afford to buy them at those prices. I've bought houses for less than that!
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Post by mrmarty51 on Apr 7, 2017 18:56:16 GMT -8
Thanks vikx, the one I was interested has been sold anyway. It was a 2002 but only had 55K miles. I'm pretty sure we're going to end up with a well used, well maintained Chevy Silverado extended cab. Just saw one w/ "only" 150K miles for $3500 locally. They start at something like $30K new! Can't wrap my head around how people afford to buy them at those prices. I've bought houses for less than that! You will like that Silverado. I like to install new timing chain/sprocket set and an oil pump at 200,000. They will go a whole lot more miles after that. I just sold a 93 K1500 with a 350, 5.7 V8 and an auto trans for $2800.00. It has 270,000 + miles on it. Still did not use any oil to speak of. Add a quart at about 2500 miles and when it got low a quart again, it was time to change the oil. the guy I sold it to immediately put His work topper on it and took off from Billings Mt. and went to work in Eugene Oregon. He texts Me and says how much He likes that pickup. he says that thing is a beast when it comes to pulling the grades. He is happy with it and that makes Me doubly happy. LOL |
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Post by bigbill on Apr 9, 2017 1:53:23 GMT -8
PRICE??? a friend of mine just bought a new top of the line 4dr/4wd Silverado for ONLY a little over sixty grand. He says it is really nice, I haven't seen it yet but I would hope so. I hope the one I have lasts forever. or I will have to walk.
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Post by turbodaddy on Apr 9, 2017 4:02:11 GMT -8
bigbill, maybe in a few years when your friend buys his next vehicle you can buy his truck for half of what he paid. I can't even come up with the $3600 for a 17 year old truck! I doubt I'd spend 60K on any vehicle, even if I had all the money in the world. The good news is that there seem to be a lot of older Silverados out there, at pretty reasonable prices. So if I do come up with some $ I should be able to find something.
Thanks,mrmarty51 for your encouragement, I'll take your advice with timing chain and oil pump.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Apr 9, 2017 13:12:26 GMT -8
bigbill, maybe in a few years when your friend buys his next vehicle you can buy his truck for half of what he paid. I can't even come up with the $3600 for a 17 year old truck! I doubt I'd spend 60K on any vehicle, even if I had all the money in the world. The good news is that there seem to be a lot of older Silverados out there, at pretty reasonable prices. So if I do come up with some $ I should be able to find something. Thanks,mrmarty51 for your encouragement, I'll take your advice with timing chain and oil pump. At just about 200,000 miles the OP went from 30+ idle hot to about 20 psi. I had the upper shroud off to replace the PS pump. I then decided as long as I was that far down I might as well throw a timing chain/sprocket set at it. In order to get the timing cover back on the pan should be dropped, real easy for that but the engine needs to be lifted about 4" on the 4X4 models. While I had the pan off I installed the new oil pump too, high flow, standard pressure. After getting it back together the OP went to 30+psi, hot idle and back to 45psi hot and on the road. right back to factory specs. |
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Post by bigbill on Apr 10, 2017 7:19:04 GMT -8
bigbill, maybe in a few years when your friend buys his next vehicle you can buy his truck for half of what he paid. I can't even come up with the $3600 for a 17 year old truck! I doubt I'd spend 60K on any vehicle, even if I had all the money in the world. The good news is that there seem to be a lot of older Silverados out there, at pretty reasonable prices. So if I do come up with some $ I should be able to find something. Thanks,mrmarty51 for your encouragement, I'll take your advice with timing chain and oil pump. I hear what you are saying. I hope the one I have last me as long as I need a truck. My friend drove his last one 15 years and plans on this being his last truck, he says when he is dead he doesn't care what happens to it. He just hopes it last that long. My truck is the most deluxe truck I have ever owned and it has become our vehicle of choice no matter where we are going. |
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