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#832 of 841 18" tires by jdh Mar 01, 2009 (7:52 am)
I am considering buying used 2008 explorer ltd. Vehicle has 18" tires and do not know how they will do in snow compared to 17" tires. Can anyone give me any info on this. Jack Replies to this message: pnewby (Mar 28, 2009 4:55 pm)
#833 of 841 Re: 18" tires [jdh] by pnewby Mar 28, 2009 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: jdh (Mar 01, 2009 7:52 am) My '06 EB 4WD has 18 inch tires, and other than the cost to replace, I have had no problems with them. The wife hit a curb at about 5,000 and the one tire was close to $200. I'm hoping they have come down some since I'll have to look for a new set in about 10k.   They were gret this winter in snow and ice, and it was a worse than average winter.
#834 of 841 in the pipeline by steve_ HOST Apr 02, 2009 (8:24 pm)
Spy Photos: 2011 Ford Explorer Test Mule Caught   Replies to this message: alman08 (Apr 29, 2009 10:01 pm) steve_ (Apr 30, 2009 4:47 pm)
#835 of 841 Re: in the pipeline [steve_] by alman08 Apr 29, 2009 (10:01 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Apr 02, 2009 8:24 pm) this looked like an oversized taurus x... i was hoping the new explorer isn't going to be like this. i saw a photo in car and driver mag of the 2011 explorer and i liked that much better. Replies to this message: steve_ (Apr 30, 2009 4:47 pm)
#836 of 841 Re: in the pipeline [alman08] by steve_ HOST Apr 30, 2009 (4:47 pm)
Replying to: alman08 (Apr 29, 2009 10:01 pm) Maybe they got their test mules mixed up.
#837 of 841 bluetooth phone by jdh May 01, 2009 (1:44 pm)
has anyone tried to pair a pantec breeze cell phone to their 2008 ford explorer.   jack
#838 of 841 Tires by sacmtnr Aug 29, 2009 (12:56 pm)
I have a 2007 Mountaineer and it's about ready for new tires. It came with Michelin Cross Terrains and they have been a great tire. I have been told by Michelin that they are being phased out and replaced by the Michelin Latitude Tour. However, you cannot get the Tour in the 235-65-18 size. It is available in the 245-60-18 size which is extremely close in overall dimensions to the 235's and is in fact almost exactly the same overall dimensions as the standard size (18's are optional) 245-65-17's that come on Mountaineer's and Explorer's. Was just wondering if anyone else has opted for the 245-60-18's and if so how do they like them. I have heard very good things about the Latitude Tour but was just wondering if there was a specific reason it didn't come in the optional Explorer and Mountaineer sizes.
#839 of 841 Re: 2006 transmission problems corrected [fsmmcsi] by skthome Nov 23, 2009 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: fsmmcsi (Mar 14, 2008 7:56 pm) I am hoping you can help me as I also have a ford explorer 2006 that has the same problem (you described it well). I bought it used and it has 72k miles. Do you know what they did to fix yours? Steve Replies to this message: gldnbr2 (Nov 23, 2009 6:28 pm) dave1309 (Nov 24, 2009 10:05 am)
#840 of 841 Re: 2006 transmission problems corrected [skthome] by gldnbr2 Nov 23, 2009 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: skthome (Nov 23, 2009 4:32 pm) The Ford or Mercury dealerships have a "flash" fix for the transmission. It's some type of computer download that they install onto the computer on your vehicle. I think they have finally figured the correct download to help reduced the transmission issue. I know longer own the 06 Mountaineer, but the last "flash" that was done on it, seemed to make it work better. Good luck! Replies to this message: dave1309 (Nov 24, 2009 10:05 am)
#841 of 841 Re: 2006 transmission problems corrected [gldnbr2] by dave1309 Nov 24, 2009 (10:05 am)
Replying to: gldnbr2 (Nov 23, 2009 6:28 pm) Same for mine when I had a 2006. Dealer reflashed the codes twice and replaced the valve body on the transmission. Was still under warranty so no cost to me. Shop mechanic said he cleared the adaptive learning module and told me to drive it for 20 miles or so at different speeds etc. Had no further problems after that.

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