Hello all
We are looking for a vehicle with 3rd row and we have come to like the Explorers. We will be spending up-to $10,000 from savings to avoid having a payment. We are looking at an 06 with 98K mi with the 4.0, But we will probably continue looking. We kinda want the V8 ESPECIALLY with the timing chain horror stories out there in the 4.0's.
I could go any year with 3rd row seating honestly as long as it is rite at or under 100K, but it seems 06 they fixed some of the issues (from what I understand).
I have been doing allot of research, and have learned about spark plug issues, manifold issues, coolant issues, timing chain issues, radiator issues among the 4.0 and 4.6.....and allot of other hit and miss stuff. My question is can somebody PLEASE clarify what year had what problems, or post the best overall Explorer within the 3rd or 4th generation to buy. Whatever one we get will probably have between 75-100k on the clock so I do understand allot depends on PO maintenance. But I'm used to JEEPs and Subaru's which generally tend to run 200-300k mi and from what I have seen most explorers are not far off. I must add that I myself am VERY good with vehicle maintenance (not just fluids) I hav worked for everything I have and understand the value of taking meticulous care of "things". ANY INFO will be greatly appreciated.
We are looking for a vehicle with 3rd row and we have come to like the Explorers. We will be spending up-to $10,000 from savings to avoid having a payment. We are looking at an 06 with 98K mi with the 4.0, But we will probably continue looking. We kinda want the V8 ESPECIALLY with the timing chain horror stories out there in the 4.0's.
I could go any year with 3rd row seating honestly as long as it is rite at or under 100K, but it seems 06 they fixed some of the issues (from what I understand).
I have been doing allot of research, and have learned about spark plug issues, manifold issues, coolant issues, timing chain issues, radiator issues among the 4.0 and 4.6.....and allot of other hit and miss stuff. My question is can somebody PLEASE clarify what year had what problems, or post the best overall Explorer within the 3rd or 4th generation to buy. Whatever one we get will probably have between 75-100k on the clock so I do understand allot depends on PO maintenance. But I'm used to JEEPs and Subaru's which generally tend to run 200-300k mi and from what I have seen most explorers are not far off. I must add that I myself am VERY good with vehicle maintenance (not just fluids) I hav worked for everything I have and understand the value of taking meticulous care of "things". ANY INFO will be greatly appreciated.