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#1966 of 3320 50k mile update by tjf2000 Apr 27, 2004 (11:06 am)
My 2003 Premier MM V-8 has 52k miles. To date no major repairs or issues. Only small issue, the DVD screen rattles over small bumps I just have not had the time to solve the problem. Still have the original BFG tires with plenty of tread life on them, not sure what I will replace them with, hard to beat price/performance of the BFG's when compared the the Michelin Cross Terrains. The BFG's tires are inflated to 35lbs front and back. Also use Mobil 1 0-20w motor oil. Just completed a round trip MA-FL trip and for the trip averaged 19.91 mpg, calculated (2988 miles, 150.057 gallons of fuel) not using the trip computer, not bad as I was driving 70-80mph the entire trip. Let's hope the next 50k are as good as the first.
#1967 of 3320 Re: How Long Can My 2004 Mountaineer go? [tweedie #1954] by tweedie Apr 27, 2004 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: tweedie (Apr 22, 2004 8:51 pm) Thank you, all, for the very thorough responses to my 150K question.    Looking at the full range of advice, all very good, I probably will go ahead and get the transmission changed at 50K intervals (provided a dealership convinces me that they can pull it off---how do they know when it is at the "just right level" without a dip stick?).    Since I drive mostly highway I have an edge---somebody said that was a plus versus long time span/short trips.    As for overdrive button, I will use it in stop and go/short local trips/or hilly terrain. Otherwise I'll leave it on. Everybody presented their case well. That's why I am compromising.    This vehicle is great. I just got XM radio to overcome, as some of you may recall from a past post about dissatisfaction with radio reception and quality of sound, and it is TREMENDOUS and the sound quality is now excellent. Must be the digital quality.    Thanks again. Thanks again.........Tweedie
#1968 of 3320 Overdrive by jcat707 Apr 27, 2004 (4:39 pm)
I tried driving an Explorer with the overdrive off today in the city and it was noticeably quicker to downshift. It felt much more responsive. Everyone should drive their Explorer with the O/D off around the city.
#1969 of 3320 Once again, ANT by nvbanker Apr 27, 2004 (10:11 pm)
seems to know what he's talking about.....
#1970 of 3320 I learned about the o/d thing by akangl Apr 28, 2004 (7:22 am)
When I had my 1990 Suburban, the tranny was kinda yucky in it when I got it and the guy said to run it in town with the o/d off. I try to remember with my Explorer, but it doesn't seem to care one way or another.   Now my hubby's 99 Ram 3500 if you don't shut the o/d off in town it will shift back and forth, gets harder every shift, kinda reminds us in a not too nice way to shut the o/d off.
#1971 of 3320 talk about a seasick shifter with OD by swschrad May 03, 2004 (12:06 pm)
the old mid-70s 'burbs really hunted between 38 and 40 mph, absolutely a horrid place to do it, when trailer equipped. and that was more than noticeable, you'd think the tranny was failing when it was happening. so way back when, on dad's tarburner, I learned when towing and when going down to the mall, you push the button and lock out the OD.
#1972 of 3320 2004 Explorer Limited by marketing1 Aug 03, 2004 (11:10 am)
I am looking at purchasing a 2004 Explorer Limited. Has anyone had good or bad experiences with this model? I have owned an explorer in the past, but didn't know how this model would compare.   Any problems that anyone has had? Any information would be useful.   Thanks
#1973 of 3320 2005 Explorer by keeferb Aug 04, 2004 (4:14 am)
Anyone know what, if any, the changes are for the 2005 Explorer?   Thanks.
#1974 of 3320 changes for 2005 by mschmal Aug 04, 2004 (5:15 am)
EXTERIOR CHANGES • All-new Roof Rack system with raised side rails • Pueblo Gold (G3) replaces Arizona Beige as primary Eddie Bauer trim color on bumpers, cladding, wheel lip moldings and running boards. • Black G-Gloss (molded-in-color) replaces Medium Dark Platinum on XLS and XLS Sport on bumpers, molding and grille • Colors Added: — Dark Stone (T7) — Ivory Parchment Tri-Coat Clearcoat Metallic (HC) – (Limited only) • Colors Deleted: — Aspen Green Clearcoat Metallic — Estate Green Clearcoat Metallic — Ceramic White Tri-Coat Clearcoat Metallic INTERIOR CHANGES • 2nd Row reclining outboard seats in 40/20/40 seating configurations • MP3 capability and Sirius satellite radio compatibility added to all audio systems (Late Availability) • Warm Steel Metallic replaces Warm Steel Matte as interior accent finish on XLT (no change to XLT Sport) SAFETY CHANGES • AdvanceTrac® w/Roll Stability Control is standard on all units. NEW PACKAGE CHANGES New XLT Appearance Package (47X) • Unique seating surfaces and matching door trim inserts based on exterior color selection: Midnight Black "Impulse" fabric with red accents or "Captain" Parchment fabric (Parchment is Late Availability) • Sparkle Silver step bars • Sparkle Silver roof rails • 17" Sparkle Silver cast aluminum wheel • Available in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations   The big news is the ADVANCE TRAC system: What is AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control? Explorer continues its safety leadership with the introduction of AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control (RSC) on all units. AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control, a segment-first exclusive feature, provides active stability enhancement utilizing sensors to determine roll speed and roll angle. The system is unique because it also monitors wheel lift and reduces the potential for a rollover event. If the system detects that one or more wheels are about to leave the ground and a rollover is imminent, RSC triggers the vehicle's standard electronic stability control system, called AdvanceTrac®, which reduces power and/or brakes the necessary wheels to help settle the vehicle allowing the driver to regain control.   This was copied from Ford's order guide.   Mark Replies to this message: keeferb (Aug 04, 2004 8:56 am)
#1975 of 3320 Re: changes for 2005 [mschmal] by keeferb Aug 04, 2004 (8:56 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Aug 04, 2004 5:15 am) Thanks for the info. Do you know if there are pricing changes?

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