Lower ball joints 55,000 and 130,000 miles.
Stabilizer links about 60,000 and 110,000 miles.
Front brakes about 75,000 miles.
Rear brakes, about 90,000 miles.
Left upper ball joint, about 90,000 miles.
Shocks, 90,000 miles.
Fuel pump at 110,000 miles.
Parking brake shoes at 110,000 miles.
Front differential axle seals 120,000 miles.
Rear pinion seal 152,000 miles.
Automatic transmission overhaul at 153,000 miles.
Except for the lower ball joints, reliability is very reasonable.
I have gotten 20 mpg on trips in warm weather, but 16 mpg is typical.
Good performance for a small truck, I tow about 2,500 pounds with it.
Dose the fuel economy you stated include the addition weight while towing or dose that further affect it, i'am interested in purchasing an explorer and was wonder how bad the 4.0 v6 was in city and highway settings.
To the Gentleman stating that he would never by another Ford, {Explorer 1995}. I`m going on 150,000 miles, oil changed every 2000 miles, and filter. Tows my boat no problems. If you don`t want problems with a SUV, stay away from, Chevy, GMC, Dodge. Then you`ll have problems. Chao.
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