Just a couple of shots of the Exploder. It's a '99 Eddie Bauer with the 4.0L Cologne SOHC V6 and 5R55E AWD with a 3.73 locker rear end. It's a Mid East export model with a 06/21/1999 build date and has about 70k miles on the clock.
Stuff done so far:
- Replaced all AC components with all OE Ford/Motorcraft parts, since it was picked up with no AC
- Motorcraft Plugs and ignition wires
- Motorcaft air filter
- OE Ford intake manifold gaskets
- OE thermostat and thermostat housing
- Motorcraft Coolant hoses and radiator cap
- Motorcraft IAC valve
- Motorcaft oil pressure switch
- PCV valve and hose assembly
- Lower ball joints
- Front stabilizer bar bushings
- OE Ford front/rear brake pads
- Front/rear brake hoses replaced as a precautionary measure
- Flushed old brake fluid out with DOT 4 Plus
- Coolant flush with G-05
- Motorcraft Mercon V, Motorcraft filter with aluminum oil pan with drain plug
- Mobil 1 75W-90 LS Front/rear differential fluid with Motorcraft XL-3 additive
- Changed transfer case fluid with Motorcraft Mercon V
- Continental CrossContact LX tires (255/70R16 111T)
Other stuff:
- Recall 03S03: Cruise control cable replacement
- Recall 03S04: Driver's seat recliner bolt replacement
- TSB 03-24-1: Overlay harness for side airbags to address DTC B1998
Stuff left to do:
- Replace cruise control buttons
- Replace leaf springs
Oil wise, a steady diet of Mobil 1 0W-40 and a Motorcraft FL-1A, although I'm trying out German Castrol Edge 0W-40 for my next oil change in ~500 miles.
Stuff done so far:
- Replaced all AC components with all OE Ford/Motorcraft parts, since it was picked up with no AC
- Motorcraft Plugs and ignition wires
- Motorcaft air filter
- OE Ford intake manifold gaskets
- OE thermostat and thermostat housing
- Motorcraft Coolant hoses and radiator cap
- Motorcraft IAC valve
- Motorcaft oil pressure switch
- PCV valve and hose assembly
- Lower ball joints
- Front stabilizer bar bushings
- OE Ford front/rear brake pads
- Front/rear brake hoses replaced as a precautionary measure
- Flushed old brake fluid out with DOT 4 Plus
- Coolant flush with G-05
- Motorcraft Mercon V, Motorcraft filter with aluminum oil pan with drain plug
- Mobil 1 75W-90 LS Front/rear differential fluid with Motorcraft XL-3 additive
- Changed transfer case fluid with Motorcraft Mercon V
- Continental CrossContact LX tires (255/70R16 111T)
Other stuff:
- Recall 03S03: Cruise control cable replacement
- Recall 03S04: Driver's seat recliner bolt replacement
- TSB 03-24-1: Overlay harness for side airbags to address DTC B1998
Stuff left to do:
- Replace cruise control buttons
- Replace leaf springs
Oil wise, a steady diet of Mobil 1 0W-40 and a Motorcraft FL-1A, although I'm trying out German Castrol Edge 0W-40 for my next oil change in ~500 miles.