I damn near jumped through the ceiling!

@@DEInTheGarage I nearly messed my skivies

LOL 😆 As a Floridian, you’re overreaction was so damn funny!

You know what, I agree about the interior. It is very comfortable and put together well. All over it is a well built truck

Hate to admit it , but it's interior upstages a WJ . And I like the WJ .

@@DEInTheGarage I have an android stereo in mine. I took it for inspection kid thought it was stock :loL:

Im a bit amazed, got a 95,for 300.00 one osner, everything works. Replaced sway bars an voila,, its Ford tough.

How do you drive off a loading dock on accident. I got a 97 I was in a blizzard hit black ice on a mountain pass bucked into and out of the ditch on the right I saw my passengers head slam into the ceiling. We coulda spun back over the other side of the road and down a 100 yards into a canyon but somehow we landed back on the road just fine w a smashed front head lamp. Taped it back together finished the drive rode fine.

Seems like it, right? Just another reason why it pays to work on your own stuff. Poor guys sent a good truck down the road over a $30 o2 sensor

i find funny how americans mechanics just give up so easy in mexico that Explorer must have been converted to carburator.

@@DEInTheGarage You got a great condtion 4x4 Explorer cheap just due to a bad $45 starter.... SCORE ! Those 4.0 ohv engines last forever too....

Yea bud. Give me a 90's SUV any day of the week and I will be a happy man

They tend to just work.

I have a 98 gmc sierra 291;000 miles still running fine only the 90s can pull that off. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida

Just a bit. haha

Startled me watching it!!

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHA

"Why didn't you guys stop me?" BAM! Gets stopped by GOD

It was an option. I've seen them personally. Even with the 4 doors. It's a rare option, but it does exist.

@@SkylineFTW97 If your talking about the 5.0 engine with a manual trans in the explorer you most definitely did not see it.It was only avail with an automatic..Call Ford and ask them.Now they did make the 4.0 V6 with a manual and lots of them..I had a black 4 door manual once and still have two 2 door sports with the 5 speed.

@@jimmillet1442 I certainly did see it. I saw both the 5.0 and 5 speed.

@@SkylineFTW97 Like I said..call ford and ask them but I guess they will be wrong also..Look at it like this,what trans woukd they have used??They didnt have any for the 5.0 and explorer and these are past the years they could have borrowed them from the truck line..I'm not saying you didnt see one but if you did it wasnt ford that built it that way and they only had one ECM for the 302 explorer and that's strictly for automatic.

@@jimmillet1442 They could've used the same one the F-150 used. I'm done arguing this. I saw it and that's all that matters.

That would be a hell of a fleet! I am in the market for a 2 door 5 speed XJ

I got a red 98 explorer 2 door manual that runs and drives well, only a few sensors need replaced

I prefer the 1999 to 2001 four door Explorers.

They're rustbuckets. My dad bought a '92 explorer 5-speed brand new, and it was already badly rusted by around 2000.

@@JamesSmith-fl2ky which state did you drive that thing in jeez LOL

They are solid little things!

I won't get rid of mine! I have 2002 Explorer sport, have had it 17 years and have 175,000 miles on it no issues with engine or trans but everything electrical is going haywire! LOL its pretty much a modified PLAY truck now but ill keep it until its done

I have a 97 ford explorer 5.0 speedometer went out at 300000 miles amd still starts this day just need another power steering pump amd water pump lol

I have a 97 man I kinda wish this thing would blow up and leave me alone.

This is my first, but it has REALLY grown on me

@@DEInTheGarage They good reliable dailys for most part. Take mine off road ground clearance what always gets me in a tough spot tho. Only explorers that came with limited slip is the limited explorers I believe in the rear. Auto its rwd until slip then sends power to front. Can definitely feel when it does.

I was geting 20 mpg in this thing last week in 2wd mode! I was blown away. great little commuter truck

@@DEInTheGarage Damn! I avg 15.5 in my 99 limited but got falken wild peak a/t tires, and all city driving. Just gotta hunt down my abs light problem guessing wiring since has all new sensors and computer and got passenger airbag light occasionally popping on only when its 90 degrees or hotter. But can't complain. Paid 700 bucks for it year ago and nvr left me stranded and nothing has broken since I've owned it.

If you can pick it up cheap , like D did , go for it . Nice little truck , for as long as they last .

HAHA... I guess you have a thing for boxy 90's SUVs... I can tell because I also have that thing

Better choice with the Jeep, much better than driving a POS ford

I'm not an explorer lover, but I did buy one a 99, for two grand with 89k miles on it, just hoping I didn't waste 2k

Valid bud! I drove it all week and felt guilty every morning as I pulled away leaving Ruby in the driveway

Ruby needs to understand your need to Explore other auto dalliances, including even Vulva

D , your a loyal Jeep guy , I am too , don't hurt , Jeeps got feelings . I got three now , my two CJ5 projects and my " trusty " '92 XJ . The XJ leaves it's mark where ever I go , everytime I close the door . Rust droppings . But i still love it . Changed parts that I've already changed , but still love it . A/C wiring harness under the dash flaked out AGAIN , but I still love it . Can't beat the 4.0 liter , AW4 , np242 and 8 1/4 Chrysler . It's still not its time . Everytime I fix it , it says " hell no ! I won't go ! " .

Thanks for the insight! This vehicle is not my area of expertise

A friends s10 trucks needed 4low for the same hills my 94 ranger with the 4.0 v6 4x4 just needed 4 hi. Very capable platform

Limited slip was optional. The "variable locking center" was a clutch pack in those that had 4 auto mode. It engaged the front axle, and used the wheel speed sensors from the ABS to sense speed differences front/rear to variably lock the clutch pack in the transfer case to send power up front. The system functioned pretty well, it was the vacuum locking front hubs that were the failure of that system as well as the Ranger's 4WD system, both were plagued by those same vacuum locking hub failures for several years till Ford finally woke up and just went to a front live axle like the Jeeps have. There are ways to circumvent those vacuum hubs of course. Their 5 speed automatic was plagued by failures since they continued to use a terrible transmission base as they continued along....they took a C3 and turned it into a A4LD, which was a 3 speed with electronic overdrive, they then turned the A4LD into the 5R55E and continued with the terrible electronic gremlins throughout. Course there are now shift kits and rebuild kits that fix all the shortcomings of these transmissions, but to keep running a stock transmission in them is at your own risk, they're a ticking time bomb even more so if they haven't been properly maintained, have been overheated, and have been overloaded...many don't have an auxiliary transmission cooler which is another great way to overheat them....adding an auxiliary cooler and a good rebuild and they'll last a long time.

@False Flag Depends on the year of Explorer, some had auto locking vacuum actuated hubs, later models had no hubs. The clutch pack was a better option to a point, but when the clutch pack failed you had no 4WD, where if the viscous coupler failed in the V8 AWD models you had 4WD just more of a part time system as severe binding was an issue with a failed viscous coupler, same thing that plagues the NP/NV249 transfer cases in Jeep Grand Cherokees.

That's the 4.0 OHV, the longer lasting IMO. The other is the SOHC that never seem to last past 190k cuz of timing chain issues

@@tomahawk350 that is accurate. Although I have seen the sohc with more than 200k miles

I have a 1993 Explorer I drive daily with 233k on it and it’s a 4.0

Jason Toma yes; to change the timing chains on that one the motor needs to come out....

@@tomahawk350 I'm working on a 96 right now. Massive oil leak. Valve covers have holes near the screws. Lots of salvage ones have the issue. I got a a pair I'm restoring. Runs perfect otherwise.

Thanks for the feedback, guy. If it sticks around I will definitely clean out that trans

This truck will have the 4R55E since it’s the 1996 model. The 5r55e came out with the junk 4.0 SOHC. 4r55e was decent. It may even have a drain plug on the converter. The V8s got the 4r70w - one of the better transmissions ford ever made

Thanks bud. I have been wondering about the trans. I had hear that the OHV was MUCH more reliable than the later SOHC

Nick Myers My 97 mountaineer has the 4r70w in it, and heads up for the trans flush be sure to use Mercon V fluid

Zane Chiles you must have the infamous 5.0 if you have the 4R70w! And yes Mercon V for trans fluid regardless of 4r55e/5r55e/4r70w

Haha... I love it! I get really jealous watching Junkyard Digs and Thunderhead289 bombing around in rescued Ford all over the dirt roads of Iowa. I do not think I belong in New Jersey. Haha. If the wife would move, I'd be your neighbor in a heartbeat!

@@DEInTheGarage That would be awesome and you could come and check out my 1977 Oldsmobile!

I forgot we were talking about that! I am still on the hunt for a '72 Cutlass Supreme for my mom

Derek @ VGG and Kevin @ junkyard digs do it all the time . 👍 . But us on the east coast would do time for it .

D&E In The Garage You got good taste in cars !

John Famelio Admittedly , anyone of us would have dragged it home . It was way too good to pass up .

That is true, bud. I was just lucky enough to be the first monkey to stop

Basically the same condition as mine! needs shocks and possibly another leaf in the rear

D&E In The Garage the Monroe extra load shocks with the coil over springs fixed my saggy butt issue. The 2wd has that problem worse than the 4wd and no need for an extra leaf now.

Cheers, from the states!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks, bud! I had no idea...

Thanks! I will check that out

I think it is 25 here in Jersey, but not a bad idea for a clean truck like this

@@DEInTheGarage your correct about Jersey. - www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/vehicles/SP-121.pdf

Looks like it's up for discussion at the dinner table . So much for shipping it . Let's see if the misses takes a shine to it .

YEa, who knew there were folks out there with mint 90's explorers in the barn

Barn find explorer ! I think you just started something !

@@DEInTheGarage at least it survived Cash for Clunkers and also never forget those years of Ford Explorer are based off the Ford Ranger and Mazda B3000 truck

They still exist barnfinds.com/survivor-hardbody-1987-nissan-pathfinder/

that's her nickname!!...

me too! aslo surprised.... my projects usually don't start....

D&E In The Garage well your projects usually aren’t fords 🤣🤣.

Yea bud. I can get behind the explorer. Definitely a main running mate for the GC. Their evolutions have kind of synced up and they are super similar today

Awe gee bud. Thanks! I can never rewatch my own stuff. Just gotta put it out there and hope someone else enjoys it

D&E In The Garage factual 👌🏻

I know the feeling , but it's really not that difficult . Just make use of all those bottle cap openers D taught us and enjoy !

Yes, I believe this is one of the last OHV 4.0's I am told there are advantages to both motors

It is not a bad place to be, won;t lie. haha

Haha.. Thanks, bud. I was completely confused. I had material planned out for diagnosing fuel and all this. All my planning out the window because the darn thing kicked to life!

Pox to anyone who wished it threw a chain !

Not a bad trade up! Great trucks all around

LOL... Thanks bud

D&E In The Garage lol you are totally welcome. Bit of advice on the spark plugs if they are like my 2000 Exploder easiest way to change them is with the front tire off and go through the wheel well they are just above the frame.

Now that is some valuable advice. I was staring down that engine bay wondering how long the plugs were going to take. I owe you a beer for that

So weird! I guess that is was a Ford thing for a while

Yea, from what I understand only 95-96 got the 2wd option. I am a big fan of it. I forgot to mention in the video that I was getting 20 MPG commuting in that thing!

I disagree my first car/truck was a 03 explorer sport 4x4 being 15 with a learners permit and thinking I was Ken block, drifting, burnouts, 0-100 pulls more times then I can count. And never had a single problem except the thermostat housing. Fast forward two years after I rolled the 03, bought a 02 explorer sport 4x2 for stupid cheap. Guess what 17 now and aint shit changed except my job drove all over florida with a trailer and usually a lift/elevator on it. Flooring it onto highways, dogging it in swaps and mud, running from cops in forests. Also racing it in the town I lived in almost everyday. Neither of these trucks had one easy day without being floored or beaten and I seen 180k out of the 03 stock everything death by rolling, and 205k out of the 02 death due to my sister not ln knowing wtf a temperature gauge is. One of the best beater/ cheaper trucks you can buy. #fuckblazers. 4.0ftw

Yea, I still miss the Avy, but a win on this one and hopefully a win on the Dakota in the next few months (I am slowly collecting the parts I need) will heal that wound

I truly want to, but i may let it go down the line to someone who needs it more than I do. It deserves a caring home

I'd never be able to make your mind up for ya , this one is tough . But I'm sure you'll be right if it changes hands since we know you'll probably just beat the *#$& out of it .

Thanks! Glad someone is enjoying this stuff. Cheers from the states.

No kidding! Small world, aye?

Thanks bud!

Hey, thanks for that! It is great motivation to make more videos!

I knew atleast someone had to have my back! I agree on the Expos. They aged really well and are perfect 90's SUVs

Haha.. Thanks bud!

That is some solid advice advice bud. I dig it

Bad advice, he don't have the SOHC engine. World of difference.

Yeah , I posted a correction / retraction . That after bombing this video with mega comments and edits . Sorry buds .

That is how I see it!

That has certainly been my experience so far!

@@DEInTheGarage Now go find a 5.0 Mustang. You'll love it.

@@MrClarkisgod or a 5.0 explorer.

I think they should bring back the XP-8 with the 2020 GT500's supercharged 5.2.

I know my 96 explorer blew up on the way home from the dealership with 30 miles on it

Dang.. sounds like a hell of a saga. Glad you got her figured. That MAF is not joke. If it isnt happy, everything is screwed

@@DEInTheGarage yeah man. Fords...

Thanks for the comment! I have never owned a Bronco, but hope to some day

@@DEInTheGarage watching this video again, my favorite explorer's are the 1990s. My thoughts first four years better with the solid independent front axle, but 1995 to 2001 look the nicest. Happy Sunday, winter almost over,camp time again. Blessings from Nova Scotia.

Well thanks! I truly enjoy messing with these DOA vehicles, but it is not exactly an inexpensive hobby. haha

They truly are! Gotta love a full frame SUV

Yea, they changed the 4.0 from OHV to SOHC the year after this one. Made for a slightly more powerful motor, but it had 3 timing chains which were known for going bad

D , so I was mistaken . Didn't do my homework . Your truck has an OHV engine . I get an F . Embarrassing . You know what ? I stand corrected . If it pans out , the truck is a keeper . Hope I didn't bring any thumbs down to your channel . For shame , ON ME. 😢 P.S. - the FWD SOHC engine had FOUR timing chains as there were hydraulic balancing added to reduce bottom end vibration in 4LO .