I Bought a Broken Mint 1998 Ford Explorer for $500 Can we Fix it?

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@shanebell2256 3 ай бұрын

The front end grabs like that cuz it's in full wheel drive you need to get the switch out of the dash put it in two wheel drive that's not a all wheel drive you don't want to drive it high way speeds in for wheel drive you will burn tranny up

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 ай бұрын

This is all wheel drive

@JasonAlexander-uz4ns 3 ай бұрын

98 ford explorer's are all wheel drive the place in the dash is the cigarette lighter there is no switch.

@JasonAlexander-uz4ns 3 ай бұрын

Good tires are best and to all be the same tread as it is a all wheel drive

@glennstiller7616 3 ай бұрын

@@JasonAlexander-uz4ns No actually there is a switch. Goes from Auto (AWD) to 4 wheel lock and low range. At least on the V8s I've owned so I can't see why this would be any different.

@user-eu7xj3bx6d 3 ай бұрын

I'm seeing the 95 pontiac bonneville does what l want sir from

@lilibethdoherty295 3 ай бұрын

You have to give Ford credit too, this Explorer was solidly made and well Built.

@jimmcdonald7758 3 ай бұрын

that is the cleanest explorer ive seen from that generation ive seen in a long time.

@TheSaltyExplorer 3 ай бұрын

XL (and later XLS) were the base for Explorers. Then XLT, Eddie Bauer, and Limited.

@scottroberts5529 3 ай бұрын

I believe there was also an XL trim that was rare and that was the even more base model

@HarleyBadger 3 ай бұрын

@@scottroberts5529 XL was the base until 2000, when they renamed the base model the XLS.

@TheSaltyExplorer 3 ай бұрын

@@HarleyBadger you’re right. I started at Ford around 2000 so I forgot about the change and was used to XLS being the base at the time. I corrected my comment.

@HarleyBadger 3 ай бұрын

@@TheSaltyExplorer With all the different models and trims, it's hard to keep up with them! 😅

@bigmizzymike 2 ай бұрын

Sport is the 1998 base model

@carlbernard4197 3 ай бұрын

SCORE!!!! Am glad you got that Explorer for $550! That is awesome 😊😊😊❤

@tinkerstrade3553 3 ай бұрын

It's a good deal. But those fees are nuts. Highway Robbery! 😮

@Koditomas1 3 ай бұрын

Same exact Explorer as mine! Just different color. I have 112,000 miles on my V8 and it almost looks new

@user-ht1xu4gv2u 3 ай бұрын

Firestone tires on orig were the killers blowing out killing when they flipped

@benvolman4976 3 ай бұрын

Nice to have good friends who show up when you're down from health issues , big thanks to them. I used to find great deals on Ford's that just needed a little work. Problem was it never ends. You'll be happy to see it's taillights driving away eventually. The explorer is in amazing shape, good episode. Thanks again to Mike Santa and del

@Jon_2218 3 ай бұрын

Thanx again to Monkey Wrench Mike, he did the majority of the work on this vid, Del contributed some as did Randy while Santa stood by laughing scratching his belly.

@austinreeves9112 2 ай бұрын

It's not like an old Chevy, where you can just zip tie things up and spray some smell good chemicals into the engine and spank the dash until the gauges or lights work and then go on for another 10 years.

@2packs4sure 3 ай бұрын

I had a neighbor who loved their late 90s 5.0 Mercury Mountaineer so much that when they quit making those they bought 2 more mint used ones,, they had 2 in the driveway and one in the garage, lol,,, they really loved em !!!

@richardbates2367 3 ай бұрын

The 5.0 mercury mountaineer trucks were awesome and not very common and my sister's truck was unfortunately a 3 valve second version 4.0 V6 and it dropped 3 valves and locked up the motor at 214k miles....

@austinreeves9112 2 ай бұрын

@@richardbates2367it's all about maintenance, I own 2 4.0's. I have a 2000 Mountaineer and a 1999 Explorer and the Mercury has the 4.0 SOHC and the Ford is a 4.0 OHV, they are both more reliable than the 5.0, it will leak fluid a lot faster and engine will wear out quicker than the 4.0. just saying.

@alb12345672 2 ай бұрын

@@austinreeves9112 I dd a 96 EB (all toys, added a 7" nav) w/4.0L OHV. Runs great. 4.0's crack heads but it is a repair you can do in your garage with an improved head. Just simple bolt on. I have 4.10s LS, good for some light offroad with 4 low.

@malibuconv1968 2 ай бұрын

I have an '06 Mountaineer 4.0 with Full Leather, 2nd row Captain Seats and 3rd Row seating. I've had it for 8 years and LOVE it.

@AlexRodriguez-dd7nk 2 ай бұрын

I got an 98 xlt 5.0 and it has over 300,000 miles on it love it! But is not as mint as this one ! Sadly

@cjmarsh504 3 ай бұрын

That Explorer was someone's pride and joy. Take care of that low mileage explorer

@HarleyBadger 3 ай бұрын

For 1998, the XL was the base, XLT was mid-level, and the top of the line were the mostly-equal Limited and Eddie Bauer trims. The main difference between the Limited and Eddie Bauer was the Eddie Bauer added 2-tone paint and a set of luggage.

@Stevesrcreview 3 ай бұрын

Yep

@user-ht1xu4gv2u 3 ай бұрын

Yeah when the Firestone tires weren't. Popping and blowing. And flipping the explorers. Big recall in 2k where tires replaced...Even on new one less than. 5k miles dealers replaced 3 outa four. Tires

@HarleyBadger 3 ай бұрын

@@user-ht1xu4gv2u Whoo ain't that the truth! I remember those days

@WWRD1234 3 ай бұрын

You guys working together is the best. I had a 96 explore for 13 years. Love love love love love you show

@coinhunter3758 3 ай бұрын

That one's a keeper Randy for sure, can't go wrong with a good quality Ford.

@charlieretro 3 ай бұрын

The only thing ford had issue with was there Transmissions.

@masonbarto4003 3 ай бұрын

Not as bad as Chevys

@alb12345672 2 ай бұрын

@@charlieretro Not the v8. Extremely rare for a 4r70w (crown vic) trans to fail. That truck has another 300K easy with the 5.0L. It is more reliable than Toyota.

@michaelparker2225 3 ай бұрын

Had one of these,My only major repairs were ball joints. Loved this car! Ford made them good back then.the engine is the best ford ever made. Had the same engine in a 89 town car and loved that as well!

@jgill1175 3 ай бұрын

@michaelparker2225 Absolutely spot on. My family owned TONS of these back when they were new. Currently have a 97 & 01 5.0’s & your def spot on about the ball joints. My 01 is currently on its 2nd set (Moog’s) and they are currently in need of replacement again. Even at 232k, it doesn’t leak or burn a drop of anything, cold ac & runs down the road like the day it was new.

@fpereyra7603 3 ай бұрын

Randy make sure the switch or slide under the rear view mirror at 47:33 is off or all the way to the left my parents had an 99 Explorer Limited back in the early 2000 and the same thing happened to us the light would not turn off because of that slide being all the way to the right which was the auto headlights we didn’t know it had that feature at all I remember like it was yesterday and mind you this was back in 03-04.

@furmanmackey5479 3 ай бұрын

In 1997 a real estate agent/developer in the little town I lived and worked in purchased a 1998 Explorer XLT (his was a dark green but otherwise identical to yours) and set it up exactly the same way (phones) as yours. A year later he had to pay a local tow company some serous cash to pull his truck out of a muddy construction site because the electronic 4X4 system failed. It took an independent (not shade tree) mechanic to figure out what had gone wrong with his Explorer. It turned out that there was a mother board, located behind the dash, that had failed. It took four tries before the 4X4 system came back to life because the first three mother boards, all ordered from FOMOCO, were also defective out of the box. It took almost five months to get the 4X4 system back online thanks to the failure prone electronics. In 2001 The agent developer basically said, "Screw this noise!" after the 4X4 system failed yet again and traded his Explorer in on a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 which he still owns and utilizes/drives daily in his business and personal life.

@lukehazelbaker5897 3 ай бұрын

I have a huge soft spot for these explorers. I had 2 when I was younger, a 1997 and a 2000. both limited trim, v6 4wd. In my personal opinion best vehicles I had, I never had a problem out of both of them besides a fuel pump on 1. One had 140,000 on it and the other had 100,000 I love these type of vids and deff would love to see more of these. As always love the content🤘🤘

@Fransais 3 ай бұрын

Had my 97 XLT v6 ohv 4wd for 10 years now. Great trucks. Love it

@Dismantledgarage 3 ай бұрын

There are gems out there like that i scored a 2001 ford f150 1 owner garage kept 115k miles i put minimal work into it and she is an awesome daily that will be with me a long time take care of that gem!!!!! Good score

@channels740 3 ай бұрын

Very nice Explorer, I remember when that body style first came out. I am betting the wobble is from worn bushings on the track bar which is an easy fix. Good way to check is lay down and watch the front end while having someone rock the steering wheel side to side.

@jacobdenk8749 3 ай бұрын

Such a great looking truck. Amazing there’s no rust on it either. I’ve got a 2000 Eddie Bauer AWD that’s been in my family since new, currently has 304k on it still going strong. Also have a 99 Eddie Bauer 2WD with 203k. Both have the 5.0 just like yours, they’re great engines

@armons.355 3 ай бұрын

I loved every minute of this!! This may not be important but check to see if the fog lights work too! Can’t wait to see more of this!!!

@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware 3 ай бұрын

A beautiful explorer for a great price ! Mint and will soon be a collectable. Well optioned and a great eye you have for these classic vehicles Randy!

@IKhanNot 3 ай бұрын

Mike's wheezy laugh is the best

@bk_goatkim679 3 ай бұрын

Love seeing MWM for this! Keep it up randy and Mike we love the collab 😂❤. Love the 4-way collab it’s so awesome seeing Santa too

@justinerdman7594 3 ай бұрын

My first car. Same color l,motor and AWD. Good purchase!

@austinreeves9112 2 ай бұрын

Ford had 4 wheel drive back then. They didn't offer full on, "all wheel drive" the dude doesn't know what he's talking about. That hole in the dash was where the cigar lighter goes.

@MZ-hw2gj 3 ай бұрын

Great find on the explorer. It's always great to see Monkey Wrench Mike helping you out on projects.

@NoahClay6 3 ай бұрын

That Explorer is definitely worth hanging onto for a real long while. The shape its in is also amazing. Love that interior especially being that original! Can't wait for more videos on this one!

@michaelsaint9181 3 ай бұрын

Good to see Monkey Balls back doing yard work.

@michaellambie8427 3 ай бұрын

Always a great time with these guys . Great friendship, love the explorer. Owned a two door version.

@anthonydiaz3350 3 ай бұрын

Love these type of videos, bringing a broken car or non-running car back to life nice work sir and you lost so much weight looking good buddy. Now my wife wants me to lose just as much weight lol

@bradzimmerman3171 3 ай бұрын

@anthony look into Carnivore diet do it right and all your troubles will disappear,I found out about a year ago-it’s amazing ( unless you’re vegan, then you will have to be completely re-educated)

@Mike060504 3 ай бұрын

Had to rewind that start up 5 times, so satisfying

@entropyfan5714 3 ай бұрын

Never thought I'd watch a near hour long video about a Ford Explorer. No regrets though, that thing is mint.

@austinreeves9112 2 ай бұрын

Why? Explorers have always been awesome.

@jaredmeyers2729 3 ай бұрын

The rearview mirror has a timer for the headlights slid it all the way to the left for them to shut off quicker.

@KSmove 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos man. You seem like a very genuine person. Inspired me to buy 12 cars from Copart so far. You win some you lose some.

@mailemcdevitt7930 3 ай бұрын

Great score very solid vehicle I have a 00 Ford explorer 4.0l V6 sohc cologne 175000 miles and still running strong.

@emilp.wilson294 3 ай бұрын

If its full time 4x4 or all wheel drive there would be no switch. I believe on the back of the transfer case there might be a selector switch. That hole is for the cigarette lighter

@austinreeves9112 2 ай бұрын

They didn't have full time 4 wheel drive in that model, the next gen did though.

@kentevans4218 2 ай бұрын

Yep....I have the exact same rig....it's a full time 4 wd....otherwise know as AWD

@johnd.535 3 ай бұрын

Glad y'all got her running. I have a 2000 Ford Explorer sport. Had it since 2014. Still running strong In 2024.

@ronmiller80 3 ай бұрын

I had 2000 Explorer XLT 2WD. Loved it, sad the insurance company totalled it after I was in an accident with 3 other cars. I bought it new and the odometer was at 332K when I had the accident. The V8 is bulletproof but the water pump tends to weep coolant just before it dies. When you sell it I'd like a chance to buy it, I miss my old Explorer. You got a great deal on your Explorer. This will be an interesting vehicle to see get repaired. The hole in the dash is for the cigarette lighter. They may have used it to power the phone charger.

@HerbOldenburg 3 ай бұрын

Nice one here - Thx for sharing - its the Randy & Mike Show - another classic and what a steal of a Ford - wow-

@markhobby7481 3 ай бұрын

I had this exact Explorer, Great car Randy! I got mine at 80k miles and finally sold it just before 200k!! It was the 4.0 engine that had all the problems with the timing chain tensioner.

@ajlandin1993 3 ай бұрын

Great video Randy ❤❤❤❤ please do more ford truck videos I miss them

@BiGJohnnyB 3 ай бұрын

Hey Randy...just to put it out there in my opinion cause I don't know if you realized bein you was so excited....I think this Ford Explorer be a great first vehicle for Nick or it could work great for your daughter...it's in great condition an has plenty of room...it be perfect for either of them....

@Tow_Guy_Tv 3 ай бұрын

30:00 you should make that video super soaking with randy 😂

@trbstang 3 ай бұрын

This looks great Randy! I might have to renew my Copart account when you put this one up for sale. I've always liked these.

@richmondtigers1963 3 ай бұрын

I’m very shocked as to what a great find you have purchased!! All I can say is Well done Randy, looking forward to content about this vehicle!! Stay Lucky !!

@t.l.robinson2162 3 ай бұрын

Excellent!! Your Explorer sounds perfect.

@dustinsersch7953 3 ай бұрын

To remove the bezel from the radio and climate control there is 2 screws above the climate controls. Every explorer had the exact same dash. The hole in the bezel is the cigarette lighter. On the v6 4x4 models, the 4x4 selector would be left side of the bezel in the same placement of the rear wiper moter. The dimmer control for the dash lights is the dial to the right of the headlight switch.

@jgill1175 3 ай бұрын

Randy the XLT was the mid level package for the Explorers. XL, XLT, Eddie Bauer & Limited. The XLTs could be optioned with most of the goodies though(Leather, Sunroof Ect). On the V8 5.0’s they got the GT-40 intake & heads(which the Mustang GT’s didn’t). Also the V8 edition were equipped with either 2wd or full time All Wheel drive. I actually own a couple of them 97 & 01 & drive them regularly. Damn good looking Explorer-be glad to take her off your hands once your done with it💯

@mikesharp8653 3 ай бұрын

Awesome job guys. Lovin' that exploder!

@patrickvanwinkle1173 3 ай бұрын

I thought that it had an exhaust on it but it was just that Harley cruising by lol. I was like dam that sounds pretty good then that rode past y’all in the background lol

@romeoalphafoxtrot9517 3 ай бұрын

Great job Guys! Man! What a find! It's going to need a few new parts and some love, but it looks great! Well done!

@frankm8533 3 ай бұрын

Always liked those i currently drive one but 2door 5spd V6 I love it drives so nice

@thomaslibonati 3 ай бұрын

That thing is nice! I’d love to have it. The whole phone setup is so cool!

@najee1100 3 ай бұрын

Hey Randy love the video glad to see the crews all together working for a common goal. I don’t like those fees that was like 92% of what you paid for the SUV 😢wow they need to do way better anyway great work thanks again.

@2003cobramustang 3 ай бұрын

This explorer is beautiful Randy! Hopefully it’s something simple to get it running! Good to see Mike in the video! Just amazing how nice this 5.0 ford is! What a gem!

@WiscoSledheads 3 ай бұрын

Reminds me of my 99 two tone explorer, Eddie Bauer… with the 5.0. Was my first vehicle, dad bought it as a demo… still running today after we sold it with nearly 200k miles… now has over 400k 😅

@danielbritschock3873 3 ай бұрын

Hi Randy! That's a nice Explorer. The XLS is the base trim. The XLT is the middle package. This one happens to be more loaded than the average.🙂

@CarringtonHollister 3 ай бұрын

Randy, you and Mike are super entertaining 😂

@troymendes5719 3 ай бұрын

Love seeing the revival videos!!! Doing one on the occasion is a lot of fun to watch

@williamcochell9889 3 ай бұрын

OMG Randy! Boy did you score a deal there unbelievable! I think you need to pack your bags and head for Vegas. What luck! Actually, it’s not luck it’s your skill that brought it back to life And what a fantastic video! Great content! the return of the dynamic duo bringing a car back to life, Santa appears, you are looking really healthier than you’ve looked in a long time!

@patrickgregory4 3 ай бұрын

awesome vid! love you guys!

@williamc2553 3 ай бұрын

What a find! I had a 96 Explorer I absolutely loved. Beautiful rig.

@j2kinflarc768 3 ай бұрын

I bought almost the same exact Explorer in 99 that was returned from a one year lease. The only differences are the stripe was different and mine had the power moon roof. That tint is factory smoked glass. The stereo has an amplifier and sounded great at the time. I really loved that truck. Sadly mine was stolen about 2 years after I bought it. This is the first time I’ve seen one so close to the one I owned. I have looked a few times to find one and never have.

@SuperVoxman 3 ай бұрын

What a great looking car , I love these old Explorers . You'[ve got the buy of the century there .

@countryguyusa273 3 ай бұрын

A good vehicle for Nick?? You seem so happy & just enjoying yourself. Good find & good video!

@talmeir7009 3 ай бұрын

Andi, this is one of the best vid you make - very good job!

@JacksonG-km4rt 3 ай бұрын

My first car was an explorer. I love seeing this one is such good condition.

@BiggityC 3 ай бұрын

Monkey Wrench Mike is such a good friend. So happy to see his friend win and when his friend Randy loses they both lose. This is a Duo I hope never drift apart.

@rudypernas7962 3 ай бұрын

that was really funny to see mikes face when u told him what was he doing love it poor mike he is so nice just like all of you.

@redneckbryon 3 ай бұрын

I’m like you, Randy I like the old stuff as well, so yes I would get excited about something like this. The Ford Explorer fuel pump, The forums even say it's easier to cut a hole in the floor to access the pump, than it is to remove the tank. There's even diagrams to show where to cut.

@BigJon22091 3 ай бұрын

Really liked these trucks back in the day. It’s nice to see a near mint condition one. It’d be really cool to find a Limited Version of these. Great Find, Randy.

@edwardmills4985 3 ай бұрын

Hi Randy My father inlaw has one of these trucks here in New Zealand, he purchased a Mazda cx9 and they offer him $500 trade in for his Ford,so he kept it for a run around. He is a retired mechanic and he is keeping it running. He orders parts from the US when he needs too. It is a right hand drive truck that I think he imported from Japan.

@locotrucker46 3 ай бұрын

It sounds really good when it fires up.

@richieballard4599 3 ай бұрын

Great Job Guys got it running

@paulelrod6168 3 ай бұрын

Please take care of yourself because I really enjoy your show and I hope you find more great deals like this. You and Monkeywrench Mike should team up and do more stuff together. God bless

@kenlaw04 3 ай бұрын

Randy: “It really rides decent” The Explorer: *death wobbles” Mike: “Are the wheels on?” 🤣🤣🤣

@thewyvern6931 3 ай бұрын

LOVE THIS KIND OF VIDEOS

@mexicanspec 3 ай бұрын

In 1998 I traded a 1997 Taurus wagon for a 1998 Explorer Limited. The Taurus had more rear leg room.

@justinayers4620 3 ай бұрын

awesome man love the new car man That Explorer runs again

@grahamalldred7769 3 ай бұрын

Hi Randy. You sound alot better ❤. Well done brother. This was a great buy . Keep well.

@robertclubs9908 3 ай бұрын

Nice Ford explorer. I had one and loved it. You guys make a great Team.

@paulmckinney6163 3 ай бұрын

Randy and Mike = content gold 🥇

@Tow_Guy_Tv 3 ай бұрын

Monkey wrench mike 0:20 😂😂😂

@thevacdude 3 ай бұрын

XL was the base, XLT was the mid level, Eddie Bauer was the luxury trim and Limited was the top of the line trim. 1999-2001 replaced the XL with XLS.

@traviskingston4743 3 ай бұрын

You guys make a great team! Reminds me of my grandpa’s 97 he had when I was a kid. The seating position felt a lot more like a truck than my mom’s 4Runner and it had a nice rumble to it. Looking back, I think it may have been the V8

@bigmizzymike 2 ай бұрын

Base model is SPORT, then XL, XLT, EDDIE BAUER, and LIMITED. What a deal. Great video. Rhank yiu for sharing I enjoyed this. Got my Sub❤

@danielkern1110 3 ай бұрын

Hey Randy, I just saw your video on the Ford Explorer. It looks like you got a very good truck there can’t wait to see your next video on it and if you would please tell monkey wrench Mike Santas workshop and Delbert that I said hi I can’t wait to see your next video and whatever you have planned. I hope you and Mike and everybody else has a great day. I’ll talk to you soon.

@gregorybosiljcic6971 3 ай бұрын

Great find Randy! Hoping this ends up on Copart sooner than later, I'm bidding for sure 😂

@djsonic6533 3 ай бұрын

An hour video with Monkey Wrench Mike. What better way to finish my night off with

@johnnysmile01 3 ай бұрын

Nice Exploder man 👍 congrats guys good day

@mr.2cents.846 3 ай бұрын

This must be the 2nd gen. I'm happy for you it works so fine. The 2010 Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin with V8 and navigation package in lightning blue is the one I'm dreaming of. 💙😎👍👍

@Oyvind88 3 ай бұрын

Great video guys😎🔥💪

@ianmccarraher6505 3 ай бұрын

Nice find Randy, i would definitely keep this one

@stang89617 3 ай бұрын

What a clean,rare truck! Nice.

@timmyG915 3 ай бұрын

Sorry about what you went through...But now you will take care of yourself...reason for everything. good luck Randy!

@martinvalencia6141 3 ай бұрын

There is a problem with the viscous coupler on the explorer. That is most likely why it was parked by the previous owner. The VC controls the amount of power sent to the front and rear wheels. When they go bad, that binding feeling when you turn sharp presents itself.

@TruckCentral 3 ай бұрын

This was a great episode! Also, if nothing else, 👍 to Mike for the Mopar hat!

@JasonAlexander-uz4ns 3 ай бұрын

Great buy get new tires glad mike saw the mirror i was yelling that lol probably need sway bar links and joints the hubs are one things major on the the front because its all wheel drive there is no switch there is a wire attached to the face plate not hooked up but no to be hooked up to a switch Its worth 4500 to 3000 all day long