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3 жыл бұрынBest cheap SUV to buy. I Just Found the Cheapest SUV You Can Buy ($1,500 Bargain), DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. The best new and used SUV to buy. Cheap used SUVs worth buying. Is the Ford Explorer worth buying? Should I buy a Ford explorer? Good new and used SUVs to buy. Should I buy a used SUV? Ford Explorer reliability. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
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@fromthebackofmymind 3 жыл бұрын
My long time friend Jerry, past away last year. He had bought an Explorer before he died. He was excited for getting another fishing boat to pull behind it. My Christmas card was returned. Sadness.
@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
@@fromthebackofmymind I'm sorry for your loss
@petterblade 3 жыл бұрын
I had one of them it last me 215k miles but it started giving me problems I had a limited edition 2008 Ford Explorer 3.0 v6 but I got me a Toyota RAV4 2018 now and I don’t regret it
@andrewotero0325 3 жыл бұрын
I had a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT V6 I bought t it for $800 with 158,000 miles I was told there was something wrong with the fuel pump come to find out it was the fuel pump but also a huge electrical problem so I just junked the car and got $500 bucks for it
@sedric6153 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 99 5.0 explorer. I paid $1800 for it last year. It has 159k miles.. very nice vehicles. Kinda zippy too. Ive had it up to 120mph😬 the 98 and newer v6s weren't as reliable as the 91 to 98 v6s. Thats when they switched from ohv to sohc.
@frankhaskell5919 3 жыл бұрын
My father bought a 2006 Explorer. He passed it on to me. It is now my daughter's first car. 229,000 miles and going strong. She named it Dora the explorer.
@MoeLilDel11 3 жыл бұрын
I love mine...but it took $5000 in repairs the last three years
@tomorrowcomestoday1621 3 жыл бұрын
@@MoeLilDel11 how did you pay 5k?. Did you rebuilt engine and transmission or what happened sir?
@jazamaraz8029 3 жыл бұрын
Cute name.
@andrewstanley903 3 жыл бұрын
Would a mountaineer get that amount of miles? Have you had any expensive repairs?
@frankhaskell5919 3 жыл бұрын
@ Andrew Standley I replaced a transmission @ 180,000 miles, a fuel pump, and water pump. I have run Mobil 1 synthetic. Motor is original
@hawaiiboi5061 3 жыл бұрын
I love how he says “Junkyards” and the Chevy dealer pops up, Classic Scotty 😂😂😂
@edgaryuquilima7191 3 жыл бұрын
I know....Funny as fck!!!
@drpiv 3 жыл бұрын
2 3 4
@Kevin-Anderson104 3 жыл бұрын
Yep hopefully that’ll never change
@rednexicanhendrix3903 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I'd never buy an 02-05, I have an 02, it runs lean(replaced intake o rings) it eats rear wheel bearings(three in 20k mikes) rear hatch leaks, rear end hums above 50mph, 4wd clunks and grinds on left turns, cruise works intermittently(sometimes accelerates on its own) BUT, I payed 1800$ and it had 130k (now 154k) I have spent a grand on it (doing my own work) and it's still parked...
@memorivera6904 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@richardphan3644 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty is the only youtuber I know to call all everyone stupid and still have viewers😂😂
@jake3174 3 жыл бұрын
“There’s another one driving behind us.” Lol
@mikesmith-wk7vy 3 жыл бұрын
I think that other one was an expedition
@TJ-vj7qg 3 жыл бұрын
, It was an explorer
@mael-strom9707 3 жыл бұрын
Get out of its way!... It wants to probe your rear end. 😲🤣😆😋
@joshcarlson9352 3 жыл бұрын
I'll never forget that time Scotty called most of us stupid and we kept watching anyway.
@reocam8918 3 жыл бұрын
Well we're stupid indeed. He is right, unless we all have celica
@henrymears5140 3 жыл бұрын
I assumed those “stupid” were everyone besides me.
@MannyTwice 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like he was right
@amandeepchaudhary 3 жыл бұрын
RIP to all the people who lost their lives in FortWorth, Texas in 70+ vehicles pileup because of bad weather.
@Big.W. 3 жыл бұрын
They’re saying it was 133 car pileup. I wonder if the roads are being built out of recycled materials and if that could be a factor making it even more slippery?
@mattneil1449 3 жыл бұрын
Relevance to this video?
@amandeepchaudhary 3 жыл бұрын
@@mattneil1449 Humanity?!
@Big.W. 3 жыл бұрын
@@mattneil1449 Scotty can make a video about this tomorrow. “How to pile-up proof yourself and your car” Scotty could save a lot of lives in the future just by doing that!
@mattneil1449 3 жыл бұрын
What does a used Ford Explorer have to do with humanity?
@rudeigin 3 жыл бұрын
7:15 Scotty flashes some mechanic gang signs 😱
@jesusbarajas4840 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao 🤣
@IllIIIllIIIllII 3 жыл бұрын
fking hilarous bro
@richardsmith2721 3 жыл бұрын
I got behind one of these Exploders today. The way they were driving I bet it was the kind of person who would use Gorilla Glue on their hair.
@wyomingadventures 3 жыл бұрын
I know who you're talking about. She's trying to sue Gorilla glue now. SMH
@florret2003 3 жыл бұрын
@@wyomingadventures What's ironic about that Gorilla Glue episode is that it works better when exposed to moisture, which occurs when you try to wash it away. I always wet one mating surface when using it.
@jaminova_1969 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidjacobs8558 So is glue!
@richdoh5443 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with putting Gorilla glue in your hair if you're losing your hair.
@audie2574 3 жыл бұрын
@@florret2003 lol!
@MikesGarage96 3 жыл бұрын
I got the same suv. Bought it 5 years ago for $2k. Currently has 236k miles on the original 4.0 and still purring! Oil changed every 3k miles.
@momentiummonroe1475 2 жыл бұрын
I hope mine lives that long. That's a pretty solid life span.
@Sazi_de_Afrikan 11 ай бұрын
@@momentiummonroe1475sitting at 240K. Just had the Cooling System replaced for 500 and we still running good
@ii-pw6dy 3 жыл бұрын
"little tiny baby" - shows pic of Tom Cruise LOL
@adil.chouqui 3 жыл бұрын
And Junkyards are Chevy dealers LOL.
@nocturnalferalguitarist 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha 👍
@TheCaptainmojo1973 3 жыл бұрын
I lost it when I saw that. 😂🤣😂🤣
@steelisthemeal 3 жыл бұрын
🐴🤣
@GreeNSHeLL641 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty throwing shade!
@silverdc5 3 жыл бұрын
ill buy one if I can get one with the “rear end” shown in the picture.
@labornurse 3 жыл бұрын
Don't do it! That kind of rear end is more expensive to maintain than the Ford's! 😁
@lildudechevman 3 жыл бұрын
Lol that’s funny but true,😂
@JakeAdkinsOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
@@labornurse *spits coffee. Bwhahaha
@lucasblake449 3 жыл бұрын
- black guy
@mustaphagai5031 3 жыл бұрын
Naughty Trump 😁
@blackswan7568 2 жыл бұрын
My dad has an '04 Explorer, and it's the family flagship car. As far as I can tell, he's never had to work on it. It's been a fantastic car; it's been reliable and it's really nice for vacations🏖
@derekspace 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty is right. I had a 97 and we took it to 225k before I gave it to a family member and it was running great. That car just would not break.
@ezekielfernandez4077 3 жыл бұрын
scotty no matter how many times you call me stupid i will still keep coming back
@komradkolonel 3 жыл бұрын
I see plenty of 15-20+ year old Explorers all the time. They seem to be pretty well made. I would want the 4.6 myself. I think it will just outlast the 4.0. It's been said that the transmissions were weak but I've seen them still going with over 250,000 miles.
@cyberwolf5075 Ай бұрын
Yep! I got a 2003 4.6L V8, and I have 233,000 miles so far. It was left outside for a year while i was getting a license.
@josesalinas6691 3 жыл бұрын
Some guy is selling me one of these for 2,000 and I see him drive it everyday with no problems.
@zachg3812 3 жыл бұрын
Test drive it yourself
@jamomartinez1120 3 жыл бұрын
It is worth it in my experiences with explores
@filibertofonseca8083 3 жыл бұрын
The timing chains are known to go out in these third generation and can cost a pretty penny to fix. Sorry Scotty is very wrong, these third generation explorers are the worst ones.
@filibertofonseca8083 3 жыл бұрын
I think he is thinking of the second generation explorer.
@jsperez240 3 жыл бұрын
Filiberto Fonseca it depends how they were taken care of bud. My 02 has 270k miles with no issues. Haven’t replaced anything since 2016
@JohnLucasPolak 3 жыл бұрын
That rake under the hood... this is my type of comedy 👍
@MattySquared 3 жыл бұрын
You must have a very dry sense of humor
@jeffinza4563 3 жыл бұрын
With that rake, I wouldn't be putting my head or hand under there.
@leegraves101 3 жыл бұрын
I clamp vice grips on the strut shaft.
@kenjett2434 3 жыл бұрын
I had a 96 Ford Explorer gave $7,000 for it and it was like brand new. I ran that thing for 10 years and put 9ver 150,000 miles on it my self. It only had like 80,000 or so on it when I got it. It by far the best vehicle I have ever bought owned or drove. I loved that Explorer from the first moment saw it sitting on the car lot.
@Mike060504 2 жыл бұрын
I had a 97 5.0 v8 and you are right that thing was a tank. Wish I could get a new one from that gen today! I would drive it forever
@treyhale8063 3 жыл бұрын
No one: Scotty: if you dont have a Corolla your stupid
@momenshakerhameed9362 3 жыл бұрын
He ain’t wrong
@chris.73ed43 3 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂😂
@scottym3 3 жыл бұрын
I've had 4 Explorers. Leased a V8 when they came out. that was nice to tow my boat around. Loved them all.
@filibertofonseca8083 3 жыл бұрын
V8 and first and second generation explorers are the good ones not the ones Scotty is talking about.
@mr.carguy3161 3 жыл бұрын
@@filibertofonseca8083 the plastic at the bottom of the glass hatch ALWAYS cracks in the middle! Right by the Ford emblem! Transmission goes out. ESPECIALLY in the V6 ones. Old Ford V8 (gas) vehicles are good. Full-size trucks and vans (and the Ford Ranger) last a long time with relatively low maintenance. ANYTHING else of theirs is problematic!
@DepletedMan 3 жыл бұрын
What about 4 explorer xlt 2005 v8.?
@scottym3 3 жыл бұрын
@@mr.carguy3161 yes I had one of those that cracked. I've seen the cracks on either side and even in the middle of the Ford Emblem. I've even seen the Mercury Mountaineers and even the larger SUV's have cracks on them. Of course Ford wouldn't fix them free of charge. If I remember correctly the guy at the dealer told me it would cost about $350.
@mr.carguy3161 3 жыл бұрын
@@DepletedMan No. Same model as this one.
@theville3643 3 жыл бұрын
2:17 Tom Cruise🤣🤣
@rudeigin 3 жыл бұрын
Little tiny Tom 😆🤣
@hellopolly2691 3 жыл бұрын
@@rudeigin Tom Thumb .
@jondas05 3 жыл бұрын
The issue is actually the front timing chain making that noise not lifters. Very common issue and easy to fix with a new timing kit for the front of the engine, the rear chains are hard but the noise is from the front.
@jonanmojica2613 3 жыл бұрын
I like how the other explorer passes by lol
@andrewkelley434 3 жыл бұрын
"Little tiny babies" *shows picture of Tom Cruise* I'm dead! LMFAO!!
@garylangley4502 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2004 Explorer V8 and all wheel drive. I bought a fuel injector cleaner like the one Scotty shows, and it worked miracles! The engine runs great now and the mileage has gotten better. I paid $2000 for it, but I had to pay $2200 to have new catalytic converters installed. The old ones had been removed. I checked it over, but not close enough. I drove it in the snow on mountain roads, and it is fantastic in the snow. We had a 2002 Explorer Sport with the V6 engine that we had owned for a little over a year. It had 120,000 miles on it and the timing chain guides self destructed. The engine has to be removed because the passenger side chain is on the rear of the engine! That would have been $4500. Watch out for problems with the V6.
@henri6595 3 жыл бұрын
You should do some cheap, used, and reliable SUVs that you can use for light home renovision work. Thanks Scotty for all you do!
@kkampy4052 3 жыл бұрын
"The parts are cheap to buy", that's good because you are going to need a lot of them.
@CRM_0210 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@lefthanded5473 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty has a soft spot for Ford for some reason. They are complete junk. Even worse than GM
@AbcAbc-sp1od 3 жыл бұрын
@@lefthanded5473 that's a tough call... They're both pretty crappy
@Ace-ke7fq 3 жыл бұрын
@@golferpro1241 no as long as you look after them..on your own that is..
@chargermaster586 3 жыл бұрын
@@golferpro1241 went to A Junkyard Full of those 2002-2008 models Also my brother and dad had an 03 explorer and trans went out only if someone gives u one or get it for nothing will under 150k miles of the only time id consider this make and model explorer
@Justaguywithtruth 3 жыл бұрын
My 2003 Explorer has 190,000 miles and now the transmission needs replacing, it has served me well👏💪👍
@rollerbearings9995 3 жыл бұрын
i have a 2007. put in a new transmission cuz the thing just runs & runs & runs. As scotty said, there are so many parts, and they are cheap.
@dongettings7513 3 жыл бұрын
My daughter put a transmission in her 2005 at 190000 and now has 400000 miles.
@stevej398 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2005 Mercury Mariner basically the same thing with 250K! It runs great I have to do a few minor repairs but it’s been a great car. I bought it 2010 with 69K. Best car I ever had
@randypaulinocastro5883 3 жыл бұрын
this man is getting his mail delivered mid video
@BigEightiesNewWave 3 жыл бұрын
time stamp or it didn't happen.
@edhorse7261 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigEightiesNewWave 0:14
@Big.W. 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigEightiesNewWave where’s the please
@keithwhite8610 3 жыл бұрын
I had a Ford Explorer it was a pretty good SUV but when I sing Scotty's video about Toyotas I squished a Toyota Highlander great job Scotty thank you so much keep up the good job you are a blessing
@sillyme2846 3 жыл бұрын
LiL Baby Tom Cruise 😂😂😂 and OMG, the frog picture as Scotty laughed. A total hoot he is
@josealmaraz2592 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always heard bad things about this explorers , yet there’s a lot of them in the streets
@jeramiahstanger8094 3 жыл бұрын
That’s because they’ve either had a rebuilt engine/transmission or they’ve been taken very good care of
@instasingingvids3529 3 жыл бұрын
Transmissions always having problems
@josealmaraz2592 3 жыл бұрын
I guess it all make sense , they keep going cuz ppl keep putting money on them
@OOICU812 3 жыл бұрын
The ones that haven't exploded yet. 😄
@robc7323 3 жыл бұрын
I have an 05 Mountaineer RWD with the same engine/trans... I have ~250k on mine. I had the 5r55 trans rebuilt at ~145k with upgraded parts and it is still shifts good. The 4.0 SOHC V6 has 3 timing chains (2 front/1 rear) and an extra chain for the balance shaft on 4wd... I think that rattle in the video is from one of the plastic timing chain guides breaking and causing a loose chain. The chain tensioners get loose as they age and the chains slap the guides until they break.. it was a common problem with the earlier models 2001-2003 but still occurs in later models but at higher mileage...(google Explorer death rattle) My Mountaineer is just started getting the rattle after startup and at ~2500 RPM. It will usually get progressively worse but sometimes they can go for months or years like that... but it is an interference engine so if it goes, your engine is toast. I would replace it but it requires pulling the engine and the timing procedure requires special tools... it is a strange engine with a jackshaft through the center... not an easy rebuild. They made some improvements to the guide material over the years but they are definitely the weak point in the engine. I have 250k so I cannot complain too much and parts are cheap... I would go for the V8 version since it has the chains in the front of the engine and the guides can be more easily accessed for replacement if you get the death rattle.
@TTime685 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I could bring Scotty all my 90s vehicles to check and review.. Got a 93 Grand Marquis with 215k miles that runs like a top. Have taken it from north Florida to Tennessee on family trips about 8 times over the past 5 years, over 850 miles round trip. Oh and we got the car for free from a family member, doesn't get much better.. Hoping to reach 300k miles eventually 93 Grand Marquis 215k 98 Chevy S10 with the 2.2, 145k 98 Ranger XLT 4x4 with the 4.0 ohv, 140k 2004 Grand Prix with the 3800, 195k They all run like tops, for the most part 😁
@CluebearBacon13 3 жыл бұрын
I got a 98' ford explorer that's at 387k miles and still going!
@erico1120 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty didn’t mention the “weak transmission”
@iamteamBB 3 жыл бұрын
he did, kinda. saying that junk yards have spare engines and tranny if need be. but yes they are the weakest. my uncle doesnt abuse his trucks yet his old truck had 3 trannys. i dont know the length of each one. but after 3 just let it rust. got a f150, and 3 years in... bumper rusted though already LOL.
@erico1120 3 жыл бұрын
@@iamteamBB I have a 2004 Ford Explorer with 155,220 miles that I maintain very well, I had my transmission rebuilt at 140,000. I’m hoping to get another 50,000/75,000 miles out of it but if the transmission goes out again before that I’m junking it lol.
@robc7323 3 жыл бұрын
I have an 05 Mountaineer with the same engine/trans... I had my trans rebuilt with upgraded parts ~145k. I had the harsh reverse engagement and some flaring during shifts. I have ~250k on it now and it still shifts well... Unfortunately, I started to get the death rattle at startup and at ~2500 RPM. I think the Explorer in the video has a broken timing chain cassette... not lifters.
@nocturnalferalguitarist 3 жыл бұрын
Or that the 4.6 V8 ones spit out spark plugs like bad teeth, not all but many do esp pre 06. Includes mustangs, crown vics etc.
@iamteamBB 3 жыл бұрын
@@golferpro1241 thats... at least u got mileage before rust lol. my uncle is 250, i think 5 years old. but its rusted. im not sure his current mileage but he was under 50k when i noticed the rust. east coast kills metal lol.
@JP-yp2yw 3 жыл бұрын
A friend has an 07 Explorer (Eddie Bauer edition). It's his daily driver and still going strong. That era of Explorers was good.
@TheLizardKing1967 3 жыл бұрын
4:57 - Akebono brakes on my 94' Celica. A match made in Heaven.
@johnsimpson3026 3 жыл бұрын
I drove two Explorers that my employer provided. ( 1999 and 2007 V8 models). Both had over 200,000 miles when they were replaced but both had transmission problems. The 2007 automatic tranny went out at 70,000 miles and cost nearly $5K to repair. I will use Scotty’s phrase of driving the “best Explorer possible....Someone else’s!”” 🙂.Love you Scotty!
@JTCCG 3 жыл бұрын
We had a 1999 Ford Explorer that we loved! Being in Western NY, it rusted out so bad we had to get rid of it but it was great and drove forever!
@tostoday 3 жыл бұрын
If I recall the transmissions were junk between 2001 - 2009?
@ruzefosho 3 жыл бұрын
2007+ less known for that generation's transmission problems, but yes.
@alwasiqalhadiprojectcostco7810 3 жыл бұрын
Ford explorer has the worst transmission ever made
@AbcAbc-sp1od 3 жыл бұрын
This gen of explorer had the engine that had to be pulled out to replace the timing. Plus, the transmissions were junk. Sorry, Scotty but you're wrong this time lol
@galsov 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You for this comment. I am looking for an old SUV and would have totally taken Scottys word
@luke2393 3 жыл бұрын
@@galsov These Explorers are great I know quite a few with a few 100k miles on them without major repairs.
@AbcAbc-sp1od 3 жыл бұрын
@@galsov you're welcome sir alpha!
@AbcAbc-sp1od 3 жыл бұрын
@@luke2393 they can be okay, if they're gently driven only highway miles. But they're expensive if the trans goes out. Plus, the explorers you know about might not have had the v6 with the timing issues. Some explorers had v8s.
@luke2393 3 жыл бұрын
@@AbcAbc-sp1od I’m definitely talking about the v8s
@stevenzeletski1730 3 жыл бұрын
Crash tested good too on the newer one for our new drivers. You actually have a decent amount of vehicle around you. The older ones had some roll over jeep-like issues and the firestone tire thing gave explorer s a bad rep for a bit. Unfortunately I'm a chevy guy and have had several chevy trailblazers. SS, 4.2s and even a 5.3l. they never done me wrong with just normal routine maintenance.
@samgo44 3 жыл бұрын
Had the 2004 explorer sport trac. Loved it! After 90k miles we had engine and transmission issues. Mechanics all hated working on it. Became a money pit. Went Toyota and never looked back
@viper5gm 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Scotty, I love your vids, The noise in this explorer sounds like the timing chain tensioner and worn guides to me. It is a known problem with the 4.0 I have replaced many of them in my garage over the years, They will run a long time making that noise until one day when it jumps time
@Dloud99 2 жыл бұрын
Personally experienced this in my 02 Ford Explorer sport beautiful Red. Got er for $900 with a rebuilt trans and aftermarket rims and tires, dude was leaving the country… put 80k on her. One morning she started making the noise 2 months later. Boom.
@For891 3 жыл бұрын
Does Scotty voice over cartoons for his side hustle? I swear he sounded like he was the evil villain in some cartoon.
@foxfreeman1672 3 жыл бұрын
Here’s SK’s voice: 50% Uncle Fester, 50% Joe Pesci. Done.
@subjecttochrist Жыл бұрын
I’ve got the 1998 Ford Explorer v8 AWD 178k miles… had some suspension items needed fixed, but it’s so much fun to drive. Good ol 90’s.
@steveclark8538 11 ай бұрын
TY for this. I have several older cars and one is a 2005 Explorer and I like it - it’s pretty easy to work on and a comfortable ride!
@Ozzypup1 3 жыл бұрын
I had one of these with a V6 was a 97 model. They had major issues with the timing chain guides. They were plastic and wore out fast. Then the chain would rattle like crazy.
@alexg6203 3 жыл бұрын
Paid 600 for mine. 230k miles and runs like a clock, scotty loved this video
@myalterego9042 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty, shoutout from Nashville, glad you're here, you're not too far from me either! I've followed you for years, great work.
@acris4167 2 жыл бұрын
2002 Ford Explorer v6 4wd with 303,000 miles. Owned since about 2004. Rebuilt transmission almost a year and a half ago. Outside of normal maintenance, the wheel hub bearings replaced several times. Rust and corrosion been taking its toll on the under body. Rocker panels are gone. Still runs good. O/D OFF light flickers very rapidly after driving a few minutes. Started happening a few weeks ago. No problems though. Assuming it could have a code, places like AutoZone said they couldn't check it unless the Check Engine light was on too. Milex Mr. Transmission did the trans rebuild, but would have to drop it off and leave it just to check it. Kinda need it to drive to work. But, for the past few days, the light has stayed off.
@williamgunn1076 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2005 with the V-6 that I bought new. As an old wrench, the Explorer has been well maintained, fluids changed, full synthetic oil every 5K, repaired when needed, and everything works perfectly. I renewed it a few years ago by replacing the suspension and transmission with a factory rebuild as it was shifting a little hard and I use it to tow. Including the transmission I don't think I've spent more than about 9 grand on repairs and maintenance in 17 years. That's pretty economical.
@daft2hans 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty Calling me Stupid for not buying something I don't like Me: Like
@olerocker3470 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a Ford guy but I don't recommend the 2005 Eddie Bauer Explorer. I had one and it was junk. Now if you want a nice one get a '96. I had one and cried when it was totaled by a DUI driver hitting my wife almost head on. She came out alright except for a broken wrist but man! that was a great Explorer.
@cozzoli39 Жыл бұрын
I just picked one up for 1800. It's got a 4.6 and it runs great. It even has a little DVD player to watch movies in the back seat. My only knock against it is it's got some rust brewing underneath but I think it will last a year and that's all I expect out of it.
@infinity3jif 3 жыл бұрын
lifters, yea right, the noise is coming from timing chain components
@CRM_0210 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking.
@santosf1107 3 жыл бұрын
Lifters? That’s the timing chain typical on those engines you have to remove the engine to replace them but they are good cars transmission is another weak point on them
@filibertofonseca8083 3 жыл бұрын
Yes this are horrible explorers. He is a generation to late. 98 5 speed are the best ones
@jamesgreenshields9063 3 жыл бұрын
I drive an 06 Mountaineer V8. Basically the luxury explorer and its going on 200k miles and I have never opened the engine. Only replaced parts in the suspension and an alternator last year. Very reliable trucks
@louiswilson6950 3 жыл бұрын
I had a friend with the same Explorer (Year Close) & Crankshaft Sensor gave same codes. Got one at the junk yard, cheap fix !
@Ethan-lp6nf 3 жыл бұрын
I had one of these before but it began to have timing chain issues. Quickly traded it in for something better.
@jacobyo99 3 жыл бұрын
Those eat transmissions like Candy. and that panel on the back will crack and cause the tailgate to rust
@kimstocks4485 3 жыл бұрын
change tranny oil every 30,000 miles and they'll make it to 300,000, ours is at 210,000
@dcsteve7869 3 жыл бұрын
2000-2006 GMT800 , Suburban, Yukon, Escalade are the best value in my opinion. As long as you take care of them within reason they'll run forever. I've torn down the 5.3ltr and 6.0ltr engines and see the factory hone in excellent condition after 300,000 miles. The biggest problems is the transmission, which as I've said before if you don't flush it and don't mess with it, will usually hold up. Even if it does go, the 4L60 is simple and cheap to repair.
@cpowell6564 3 жыл бұрын
Another great Video Scotty! And I love your easy to understand explantions of things like fuel trim!
@cllewis1 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty, you need to invite your mailman into the driveway so you can do a review of the Grumman LLV before they disappear.
@ChevyCitation 3 жыл бұрын
At 1:22 Scotty They are tons of Ford Explorers in Junk. Yards shows Chevy Dealer
@bassiclymike 3 жыл бұрын
I've had 2nd and 3rd gen Explorer Sports I've bought for throw away money. The motors (both OHV and SOHC) last forever if maintained well. Problem spots are suspension, body mount bushings that disintegrate and the automatic transmissions. Find one with a 5 speed! I've had 2, both were 2wd and pretty snappy for a large vehicle. Unfortunately they stopped making the 2 door Explorer sport in 2003, so supplies are limited. Find one in good condition and it's a great vehicle if you can do your own maintenance. Easy to work on for the most part, and parts are generally cheap since they share a lot with Rangers and other trucks. I got my first one (a '95) for $1400 and got 10 years out of it. I got an '02 for $1500 and have about 6 years on it. I have an '01 with 80K on it that runs like new. These things are beasts.
@expiredwater4118 26 күн бұрын
I have a 2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer with almost 112,000 miles. It's an absolute powerhouse, and I love it. I've had it for about a month and a half. It handles hills and gravel roads like a boss. I just need a front differential fluid change on it. Overall, solid vehicle.
@funkycowboy 3 жыл бұрын
The trans on the Explorer go early.
@filibertofonseca8083 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah he is way off with wich ones are the reliable generation explorer. A generation to late.
@richardmang2558 3 жыл бұрын
A co-worker went through three automatic tansmissions in his Explorer. So it is now called the "Exploder".
@didncozosksma4466 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why, but every time I see the Ford logo on a red car it just does not sit right with me
@itssaad8663 3 жыл бұрын
Ford logo on any car does not sit right.
@TTime685 3 жыл бұрын
@@itssaad8663 GM fanboy 😂
@itssaad8663 3 жыл бұрын
@@TTime685 Toyota/JDM*
@TTime685 3 жыл бұрын
@@itssaad8663 Ah, ok, so tell me why you don't like Ford? Out of the American makes/brands which would you choose if forced?
@itssaad8663 3 жыл бұрын
@@TTime685 if forced, any 4x4 cuz japnese are the preferred option for if. If not that then a german. Other than that any thing.
@cyberrednec 3 жыл бұрын
I drive a 2002 explorer xlt, id recommend making sure the alignment is right. Also id recommend getting a steering wheel cover if you have the plastic steering wheel.
@rodp8183 3 жыл бұрын
That rattle is because the oil pressure hasn't pumped up the tensioners yet and the rear timming chain is slapping around ......if you hold the accelerator to the floor and turn it over once or twice till you get oil pressure before you start it.......it won't rattle.......and it will keep you from breaking the timming chain guides.......
@Dankcatvacs 3 жыл бұрын
this the one with 4 timing chains! eh like gms 4.3 simple reliable like a rock!
@filibertofonseca8083 3 жыл бұрын
Horrible timing chains and auto transmissions
@elonsus9747 3 жыл бұрын
I think they had 3. 2 in front and 1 in back, which is the one that fails go figure.
@lonnie195 3 жыл бұрын
Love ya Scotty, but those vehicles were nightmares. I learned the hard way with my 2006.
@davedruid7427 5 ай бұрын
I bought a 2000 Explorer and the Noise is would make when first starting up made me Paranoid that the AC Compressor was about to Break Down. But after seeing your KZfaq, I am now confident that it is not a Problem at all.
@crimsonstang 3 жыл бұрын
How is it that as soon as I saw "$1,500 SUV" I knew it would be an Explorer? There are amazing examples out there for 1st and 2nd gens under 2k. I almost bought one but I bought an F-150 instead.
@aarond4072 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that.
@henryovalles1163 3 жыл бұрын
V8 are only 1 mpg city and 1 hwy less way more reliable and more power
@johnkowalkowski4269 3 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same car. Be wary of the automatic transmission from this era. The servo bores were not bushed so the steel rods wore the aluminum. I bought it used, 130,000 miles. Transmission started sticking in neutral as it shifted. Luckily I did buy a warranty that covered a full transmission reman. Shop said there was evidence of previous internal transmission work...
@youtubeforkidz1394 3 жыл бұрын
Our 1999 ford expedition is almost at 300k miles. We use it to tow a work trailer every day. Good vehicle as well
@BmwMe-uh9sy 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty these are horrible vehicles don’t reccomend clunkers like these, they also have timing chain guide problems just from looking at it in this video you can tell it’s going to the scrapyard
@Swimmeralex4 3 жыл бұрын
That’s why there so cheap compared to BMW’s that are endless money pits
@BmwMe-uh9sy 3 жыл бұрын
@@Swimmeralex4 Nobody said anything about bmw my guy, we are talking about whatever I said in my original comment...
@leegraves101 3 жыл бұрын
Always heard them called Ford Exploders
@jakedewald 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty... Aren't those 6 cylinders the ones with a timing chain on the back?
@robc7323 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they have three chains... two in the front and one in the rear. The plastic timing chain guides/tensioners are a weak point in these engines. You have to pull the engine to replace.
@jakedewald 3 жыл бұрын
I passed on a sport trac for that reason. Most cases where the timing needs done, they want 5k+ to replace the engine.
@Adzeoda 3 жыл бұрын
I have lost count of the conditional insults now... still love your show! 😂
@frankperdue6585 3 жыл бұрын
The tempo that Scotty Kilmer speaks in, is awesome 🇺🇸🤘🏻
@dangerdoberman 3 жыл бұрын
I'll stick to my 97 Blazer >;J
@zhammer2237 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty what is the best college degree to get for the new generation of cars?
@bobbyaustralia8509 3 жыл бұрын
Marketing. Some people say accounting, but, it’s the accountant’s burden to make sure it’s crap - marketing just has to sell it 🔥🚙🔥😎🔥🚙🔥
@llc8167 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty!! This is identical to my car I just bought & you answered all my questions without asking them! But by the way I paid $2400 only :)
@GenXdad 6 ай бұрын
Perfect,.. I bought an 09 XLT 1 owner 100k miles. pick it up tomorrow
@TheHerbdude 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty, I can make custom PVC Hood holder uppers for you! Priced by length.
@athos1029 3 жыл бұрын
Does this engine still have the chain around the back that requires you to take the whole engine out to get to one of the bolts?
@athos1029 3 жыл бұрын
@@miketonon7946 There was an 04 in the family that had it. We wound up junking the car for 400.00 on the advice of the family members mechanic
@emeyer6963 3 жыл бұрын
Yep.The good ole 4.0 SOHC
@robc7323 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does.. I have an 05 Mountaineer with the same 4.0 SOHC V6 engine/trans.. They have two chains in the front and one in the back... also a chain on the balance shaft in 4WD models. The 01-03 models had a lot of problems with the timing chain guides breaking and weak tensioners. They improved the guides/tensioners in later models but they are still the weak point in the engine and will eventually go...but fail at higher mileage. I have ~250k on my Mountaineer and I just started getting the death rattle. Some of the earlier years would get the rattle ~60k miles. Repair usually requires an engine pull. Some go years with the rattle and some don't... I think the Explorer in the video has a broken timing chain cassette... not bad lifters.
@core2duodell 3 жыл бұрын
I think that sound at the beginning is the timing cassette. Common problem with the 4.0 sohc
@robc7323 3 жыл бұрын
Bingo! Its the death rattle.
@goldtentee 3 жыл бұрын
Love the use of the rake.
@UnOrthodox_Christian 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Scott, how’s Tennessee treating you?
@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
hello, good so far thanks!
@homedaily6570 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen endless explorers at my local junk yard, you're right about plenty of parts there 😆 if you own one those, gona ended up there soon as well 😆
@kimstocks4485 3 жыл бұрын
we have a 98 explorer in alaska, still going strong, been outside it's whole life, frame is still in perfect shape, body looks great. our 2008 dodge ram cummins 3/4 ton we sold because the frame had a lot of heavy rust. this ford explorer with studs will go anywhere! black ice or deep snow. we change all oils according to the book. 200,000 miles...we have had over a dozen rigs over the years, all were all wheel or 4 wheel drive, none of them could handle the harsh winter weather as well as the explorer. safest rig in the ice and snow that we've ever seen...never gonna sell this one.
@thereal1loudmerc335 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer with the 4.6 V8 which is the rebadged version of the Explorer. I've had mine since 2009 when it had just 18K miles. Now it has 126K miles. Only thing that I had issues with, were the transmission, which was rebuilt cheap back in 2014. And the alternator which I just replaced with a higher output unit which puts out 200 amps. I'm currently getting rid of the wear and tear parts instead of waiting for something to go bad. I already changed out the water pump, radiator, steering pump. Hood struts which Scotty was talking about which I got from Rock Auto that were laughably cheap. Next and last thing I'm gonna be doing is replacing the exhaust manifolds and tailpipe, along with a 40 series Magnaflow muffler. Fuel economy is no big deal and like a 2-3mpg difference from the 4.0 V6. Personally, if I was in the market for an Explorer, go for the 4.6 V8. I think the best years for the Explorer/Mountaineer were from 2006-2010.
@rogerbamatutz1927 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I've always wanted to know more about the Explorer.
@garthlocklin6355 3 жыл бұрын
Exploder!
@cocoloco65482 3 жыл бұрын
Hahhahaha!!
@stephendibari5010 3 жыл бұрын
01:35 REAR ENDS !!! 😂. Bubble Butt.
@ruthkief8962 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Scotty. I have a 98. I know I know. Has 246k miles, sport 2 door had it for over 20 yrs. Yes I am a short person. Love it for all the wrong reasons but it has fit me well. Was getting worried about the lifters but don't sound as bad as this. Maybe it can last untill prices lower.
@sparkes962 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty i love how you show the chevy dealer as the junk yard i just got a 2010 escape limited 3.0l V6 ford are cheap on parts but in the Salt belt they rust out before the motor goes
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