3rd Gen Ford Explorer 2002-2005 Review & Upgrades

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@Dee__money__123 2 ай бұрын

I’ve had my 03 ford explorer for about 3-4 years now. I got it with 64k miles on it. It now has 88k miles. I’m going to start doing a lot of custom work on it

@ryanhablitzel 2 ай бұрын

That’s a fresh explorer! Enjoy!

@luisgcasiquet Жыл бұрын

I loved that model!!! I had it few years ago. After a long while, now I’ve got a 4th gen and i am super happy. Its almost the same model

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

It’s a nice small capable SUV 👌🏼

@mr.2cents.846 Жыл бұрын

I don't feel it's that small. The Escape is smaller. This is pretty much an overall perfect size I think. It is not tiny. But also not unnecessary big like a modern F-150. Would love to have a 2010 V8 Adrenalin

@adamknight5944 2 жыл бұрын

Good job friend. I've got a 2004 that I have put time into and it gets a lot of looks and comments for an SUV of its age. Looking to do similar suspension work on it soon.

@ryanhablitzel 2 жыл бұрын

An underrated SUV for sure!

@mr.2cents.846 Жыл бұрын

If you put a supercharger on that puppy you're looking at 400 horsepower. 👍😎 I must say it's surprisingly modern for that time. Has a lot of features.

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

She’s a fun ride. Doubt she could handle the supercharger though 🏋🏻‍♂️

@mr.2cents.846 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanhablitzel I wonder how much better is the 4 gen Explorer. Better driving? More stable?

@hexvlog 10 ай бұрын

Its looks nice! Thanks for the fog feature. I have owned the Eddie Bauer v6 for a year and didn’t even know. 189K and many more to go!

@ryanhablitzel 10 ай бұрын

Nice! Yeah, the fog light feature is sneaky!

@ericbarnd3500 8 ай бұрын

I had time to kill and was reading the owners manual. I discovered it today and could have used it many times in the past. Sneaky as hell

@matiasvarela460 Жыл бұрын

What a beatiful explorer!!! I have a 2005 Límited awd and i love it. Same equipment that yours.

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love the versatility and options on these!

@omar_1872 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was alot info and some good detils, wish you the best

@ryanhablitzel 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@rezzb3284 Жыл бұрын

It looks awesome. Someone just gave me a gold colored one today. Hopefully I can customize it like yours.

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing! Best of luck on your build!

@omarjuarez4132 Жыл бұрын

Nice,I miss mine 2002 limited ,289000 miles

@deatjhonsen5386 5 ай бұрын

I have a more basic 03 explorer and it has a better 4wheel drive system then the more expensive 03 my husband has but still love it I've took it on some pretty rough trails and haven't gotten stuck.

@ryanhablitzel 5 ай бұрын

Very nice. I ended up selling this one because it didn’t hold up to the abuse and I started repairing it too often.

@JamesJones-qp4mu Ай бұрын

I like the details of your explorer ,even the spare tire carrier I have the second generation xlt 4wh dr my95 is good rider few issues with the electrical but overall mechanical good , been driven daily for 7yrs when I got it the milage counter wasn't working 187 .000 showing , mine has fabric seats

@ryanhablitzel Ай бұрын

Sounds like you got a good one 👍🏼

@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30 Ай бұрын

So glad I watched this video. I was wondering about when the seats are down in the back. There was a big gap. I didn’t realize you could slide that flat panel forward. That’s nice. I was lucky. I got the rollup tunnel cover with mine as well.

@ryanhablitzel Ай бұрын

Very nice. Glad it helped!

@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30 Ай бұрын

@@ryanhablitzel I got stupid lucky... $2400... it has mile but... love it and am averaging 19.8 on highway with the 4.6 V8. Am LOVING these "splorers"

@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30 Ай бұрын

...ist ja eine Deutsche name oder lol klingt so.

@ryanhablitzel 12 күн бұрын

👌🏼

@zstangkrewson Жыл бұрын

Nice Rig!! I just bought a 2004 Eddie Bauer Edition, black n tan, the leather seats I'm not crazy about but I'm looking for good seat covers!!

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have fun with your rig!

@ericbarnd3500 8 ай бұрын

I am so jealous. Mine is a 2003 with a sunroof and door key thing. I need to make it look as sleek as this one. Absolutely beautiful. Mine only has 49,000 miles on it which everyone tells me is crazy. It was my grandpas and he never drove it. I need some ideas on what to change on it!

@ryanhablitzel 8 ай бұрын

49,000 miles 😱😱😱

@westhavenor9513 6 ай бұрын

Nice! I've been considering buying an '02 with the V6 and 95k miles, but got kinda freaked out researching this model and engine. Weak transmission, and timing cassette failures on the V6. But I think if I could get one at a good price it might be worth it. With the SOHC V6 the engine has to come completely out to do a full timing job. You're lucky you got the V8! I've had a couple of those 4.6L engines in F150's and they were trouble-free.

@ryanhablitzel 6 ай бұрын

I ended up having a lot of issues with this Explorer. If I built another 4x4 again, I would do a Lexus GX470. It would be much more reliable and cost less in the long run.

@chriscappuccio Жыл бұрын

i have a 2004 with the BTF upper control arms and the 3" pucks. put 255/85r16 falken mt01 on the stock wheels, that's 33" tire and it is great. nice clearance offroad, looks pretty cool, and can go a lot of places...it had factory 255/70r16 (30") so it had a 4.10 d2 axle already in it, good enough until i feel going for lockers and then maybe 4.56 or whatever.

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

Wow! Did you have to trim with the 33” tire? I have wondered on much the -12 offset rims have affected my clearances. I know the clearance on the rear is close with these 31.5” tires.

@chriscappuccio Жыл бұрын

@@ryanhablitzel I need to do some trimming on the plastic when i'm at full turn. haven't done any yet. if i would have gone to a wider tire, i would have had to use spacers or different offset wheels, or the control arm would be in the way.

@TippmannAlphaCinqo 9 ай бұрын

@@chriscappuccioI'd be really curious to see your unit and the tires

@2dawgsmiked684 Жыл бұрын

Ummm... I'm extremely embarrassed to say that I never knew about that button to release only the rear glass on my 2005. And I bought it new in 2005. 😂🤣😂🤣😂

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

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@The-i-Shakk 2 ай бұрын

Still have my 02 4.6 Explorer XLT since 2008. 125,000 miles. Thinkin about sellin it.

@ryanhablitzel 2 ай бұрын

Only 125,000 miles 😳

@nofate8164 3 ай бұрын

Катаюсь сейчас на таком , уже 5 лет . 4.6 limited. Запчастей в России на них маловато , впускной коллектор пришлось заказывать с америки , уже два года на могу найти крышку двигателя , из за климата и реагентов сгнили пороги и арки , буду восстанавливать )

@ryanhablitzel 3 ай бұрын

No idea what that all means, but 👍🏼😎

@jonnyfromfar1130 Жыл бұрын

need to match the front window tints with the back one looks amazing though regardless !

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

That would be nice!

@rexdaleentertainment6148 Жыл бұрын

I have an 03 basically the same exact set up minus the screen. I never knew the back seat had that slider for flat trunk space 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

🙌🏼

@DivineMisterAdVentures Жыл бұрын

Looks real nice! That lift kit, could you link to it? That cracked panel cracks because it's only braced right under the logo. I just applied a small bead of silicone to it and call it a day. I like my stock wheels, but I'll be needing tires soon and would like to upgrade to something halfway to yours. Thanks for reminding me about the treasure load in junkyards for these - somebody burgled mine and took the overhead counsel, that I had removed because it was loose.. I also need a new driver seat. And last on my list - I'm definitely going to have mine redone from the copper-red to flat black. Maybe in that bedliner texture that I like a lot.

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

KZfaq won’t let me link the lift kit website, but you can google search for BTF Fabrication and it will come up.

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

I also have a video detailing the lift instal 👌🏼

@bayrongr777x8 2 жыл бұрын

Hermosa camioneta yo tengo una son las camioneras mas comodas esa Ford explorer ni las nuevas llegan a esa comodidad

@ryanhablitzel 2 жыл бұрын

¡Órale!

@samova9074 2 ай бұрын

Hi. Thanks for video.I have the same suv but i am living in Uzbekistan. I need an advise because there's only one Expo driving out the roads here around. What the important parts i should i have to be feeling safe and ready for reinstalled. Thx, Sam.

@ryanhablitzel 2 ай бұрын

I had to replace many parts, so it’s hard to know what to recommend. Transmission seems to be a problem point on these. Also other minor things like window motors etc.

@letsgobrandon5334 Жыл бұрын

I have the 2005 XLT with sunroof and leather interior. 225,000 miles on that bad boy. I have replaced the transmission and done some small work to it. My favorite recent additions are blacked out rear and front lights.

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

👌🏼

@brandonpausta2206 4 ай бұрын

@ryanhablitzel I have a 2004 Eddie Bauer edition fully loaded. I love my Explorer she's a little costly here and there, but it is an awesome vehicle!!!!

@eyadahmed396 Жыл бұрын

Great! from which website I can get the tire spare holder for my ford explorer 2004?

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

Rigd Suppy

@kaitlynrich5540 Жыл бұрын

What’s your thoughts on the expedition vs explorer Looking for a family vehicle but still able to tow a 3500 pound trailer

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

I like the smaller footprint of the Explorer because it fits into tight areas more easily, but the Expedition would be a great choice for towing and room for the family. I don’t think the Explorer is an ideal tow vehicle. It’s just not built as robust.

@mr.2cents.846 3 ай бұрын

Does the DVD player has surround sound? I like the 4th gen better especially because of the manly mid-consile shifter. But the overall shape of this one is growing on me more and more. Looks sleek in black.

@ryanhablitzel 3 ай бұрын

It does have surround sound

@mr.2cents.846 3 ай бұрын

Really super. ❤

@legierskiprojects8569 Жыл бұрын

Hello I would like to put a 2 or 3 inch lift on a 2008 Ford Explorer. Can you help me fit the right longer springs? Maybe a link to an online store with the possibility of shipping to Poland will suffice

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

BTF Fabrication

@ESPLTD322 10 ай бұрын

What should I do to assure the oil pump don’t go out and ruin the engine or whatever? It’s a 2003 4.6L like this with 204,000 on it. I also have a 2010 Crown Vic PI, same engine, but I’ve never heard of this really happening on crown vics. Or any other model with 4.6L for that matter.

@ryanhablitzel 10 ай бұрын

Not much you can do except perform your regular oil changes religiously at least every 5000 miles with quality oil.

@marioflores7839 Жыл бұрын

Nice truck,but you should definitely clean those headlights

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

Haha yea

@samova9074 2 ай бұрын

Rayan i am so far from the us. Guess much you know how much nerves i had to pay. Thanks.

@Logistican518 Жыл бұрын

If you know where all the transmission speed sensors are located on an 02 Eddie 4.6L 4wd let me know. If I give it steady gas from 0mph it shifts fine, but as soon at you start playing with the pedal it throws a Check Transmission and O/D flashes. At 0mph if you stomp on it the rpm's hang at 6,000 before shifting with every other shift point being ok. Sometimes it'll shift properly and acts like a tease because when it shifts and goes it really does GO. Could be a fun vehicle to make a sleeper as well if you have that 4.6 2V and a few grand. But seriously, transmission speed sensors specific location PLEASE!!

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

Im not sure where the trans speed sensors are, but that’s how my transmission acted before I had to have it replaced 😬

@oscarromero9328 10 ай бұрын

I was gifted an 05 explorer limited with the 4.6 v8 as my first car (170,000 miles) and after driving it for almost a year, Im starting to notice that it sometimes takes a second to go reverse after I shift it into reverse. Any idea what’s going on or how I can fix that?

@ryanhablitzel 10 ай бұрын

I would recommend taking it to a transmission shop to have the fluid level checked or serviced. Checking the fluid level and servicing these transmissions is complicated. The harsh reality is that the transmission will likely need to be rebuilt.

@mr.2cents.846 3 ай бұрын

Many people underestimate how important it is to change the fluids.

@samova9074 2 ай бұрын

If you wsnt i can send a photo of this horse. I love it much and i hope to keep years and years long bro.

@ryanhablitzel 2 ай бұрын

Nice 👍🏼

@bugayev 2 жыл бұрын

UN AMOR VERDADERO JAJAJA, TENGO UNO IGUAL PERO 2005 EDDIE BAUER, ANTES TUVE UNA HYUNDAI TERRACAN 3.5 V6 QUE ES MUY SIMILAR AL KIA SORENTO DE 2005 Y ESOTS SI SON VERDADEROS TODOTERRENO, PERO NO TIENEN LA COMODIDAD DE LA EXPLORER.....VOY A PROBAR LA MIA ESTE FIN DE SEMANA EN UN POCO DE LODO Y UNAS PENDIENTES RESBALOSAS, QUIERO USAR EL 4X4 LOW, ALGÚN CONSEJO POR FAVOR ANTES DE QUE DESTRUYA LA EXPLORER? GRACIAS!!

@ryanhablitzel 2 жыл бұрын

Ándale pues!!!

@Matthew-wn8oq 3 ай бұрын

That's amazing you have all that with the king ranch and no.sunroof? I have v8 4×4 and sunroof and that's about it lol

@ryanhablitzel 3 ай бұрын

It’s a fake King Ranch 👑

@Matthew-wn8oq 3 ай бұрын

@@ryanhablitzel ahhhh ok . Still cool , I just got mine not too long ago , it's my second one , can't beat em for the price , cheap 4wd . Do you still have yours?

@ryanhablitzel 3 ай бұрын

No. I sold it. It became too much of a money pit.

@ryanhablitzel 3 ай бұрын

I’m considering another build with a Lexus GX

@rexdaleentertainment6148 Жыл бұрын

Can you link where you found the leveling kit please

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

KZfaq won’t let me link, but if you just google search BTF Fabrication, you will find it.

@fattylover76 Жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues with-it eating up sway bar bushings in the front

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

Not so far. I used quality bushings, so no issues yet.

@fattylover76 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanhablitzel I have a 2002 Ford explorer with a lift 275 tire it always eats the front sway bar bushings

@fattylover76 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanhablitzel kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8-HgZakudPcioU.html

@elongnutz2531 3 ай бұрын

Chris Pontius does car reviews?

@ryanhablitzel 3 ай бұрын

🤔

@JasonBrown-mx2kk 2 ай бұрын

I got a 2005 with 225000 miles original engine and tranny but the rust is coming now

@ryanhablitzel 2 ай бұрын

Wow 😮 That’s a Survivor for sure!

@trippkurtz3753 2 жыл бұрын

How big is the light bar in the front

@ryanhablitzel 2 жыл бұрын

20 inches

@bronsonrichardson7825 Жыл бұрын

How big of tired could I have with stock suspension

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

Probably about half way from my tire size and stock would work

@Threewolfs- 2 жыл бұрын

Should paint the “tow hooks” red, stand out more. 🤙🏼❤️🇺🇸🤠

@ryanhablitzel 2 жыл бұрын

🤓

@24hrstolive27 2 жыл бұрын

Any issues with these for transmission? Wondering what major issues it has

@ryanhablitzel 2 жыл бұрын

I did have to replace the transmission in this explorer. I would say it is the weakest point on this vehicle.

@ArmyK5Guy Жыл бұрын

@@ryanhablitzel how many miles where you at ? How much did repair cost you ?

@floridaman348 Жыл бұрын

@@ArmyK5Guy I have an 02 4.6 - the transmission kicked the bucket around 150k miles and cost me a little shy of $3k to rebuild. But in all those miles that's the only major repair I've had to do to it

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

@@ArmyK5Guy I was at about 145k

@Jacob-gd9ps Жыл бұрын

I have an 03 4.L v6 4x4 with 50k miles how often do you guys recommend changing the transmission fluid?

@kian-88romanov86 2 жыл бұрын

on which page can you get the things to lift the car I'm from Mexico

@ryanhablitzel 2 жыл бұрын

BTF Fabrication

@ryanhablitzel 2 жыл бұрын

BTF 3” Level Kit Install 2003 Ford Explorer kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9ihgNx4p8e3m6s.html

@kian-88romanov86 2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanhablitzel thanks

@Carking16 10 ай бұрын

i have2005 xlt whats average cost for part and labor

@ryanhablitzel 10 ай бұрын

Not sure how to answer that. It Carrie’s based on location etc.

@ej425 2 жыл бұрын

Can the lift work on a 2005 ford explorer xlt ?

@ryanhablitzel 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It’s the exact same fit.

@renegade9758 2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanhablitzelhello what your engine ??

@timonraccoon 2 жыл бұрын

@@renegade9758 I think his is the 4.6 L there is only two engine options a 4.0 L or 4.6L

@renegade9758 2 жыл бұрын

@@timonraccoon ok

@matthewwatkins6576 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanhablitzel I'm trying to find everything to do a lift can i get list what you used

@jamesortega8681 Жыл бұрын

is the body roll issue true?

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

I’ve found the Explorer to be a very stable and smooth ride. I’ve never once had a concern about body roll.

@israelpagan8825 Жыл бұрын

l love t l have a V8 2006 nise explorer

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

Newer body style 👌🏼

@newlifeliving5067 Жыл бұрын

Whats wrong with the paint on this car?

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

Nothing? It has a chips that have had touch up paint. That’s it.

@eram0802 Жыл бұрын

What the hell why does your dvd player look way cooler than mine mine is a 2002 limited

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

Do you have the rear entertainment package? I think it’s a 6 disk CD player also. That might change things.

@eram0802 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanhablitzel I don’t think I do I only have the dvd player on the top

@eram0802 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanhablitzel maybe it’s because I have a sunroof I think it’s different because I don’t have the vents on the top either

@na-yp4xq Жыл бұрын

shit, for a moment I thought this was the guy from jackass

@ryanhablitzel Жыл бұрын

🙈

@cannolesjacques 2 жыл бұрын

$25k and only putting 8000 miles on it? Thats not worth it. If you put $25k with only 8000 miles you just gone broke my guy.

@ryanhablitzel 2 жыл бұрын

I did go broke lol

@hauntedhose 4 ай бұрын

All that work and the headlights look like yellow teeth ?? Just replace them 🤷🏻‍♂️

@ryanhablitzel 4 ай бұрын

😂