Blown Motor

[HD RoadKing]

With just 80,000 miles on the odometer, Motor exploded and locked up, no warning, other than about 5 seconds after oil pressure gauge started going crazy. No check engine light or nothing, I kept my oil changed every 3 to 4 thousand miles. Drove reasonably, I am really disappointed. This is the first time in 36 years that I have had a catastrophic failure to a vehicle.

 

[Kevin Palmer]

Post your zip code as well as if you have a Job 1 or Job 2 2001 Trac and I will send you a list of engines near you with miles listed and a price.



If nothing else, this will give you good info as to what you are up against...



Sorry to hear of your loss...

 

[David Griffith 2]

That sux..sorry to hear.. Please keep us updated if you find out what caused it. That is very interesting...

 

[HD RoadKing]

Job 2, 36801. Thanks everybody.

 

[Woppy V]

Will insurance aid in these kind of matters? Sorry to hear bud!

 

[Jimmodifier999 Boyles]

 

[Jimmodifier999 Boyles]

Ahhhhhhh, the possibilities for a "hi-po" rebuild!

 

[Kevin Palmer]

Need more info to get the correct information for you.



Please select from the below list.



6-245 (4.0L, SOHC), LHD, exc. flex fuel; (VIN E); Sport Trac, thru 7/23/00

6-245 (4.0L, SOHC), LHD, exc. flex fuel; (VIN E); Sport; thru 7/23/00

6-245 (4.0L, SOHC), LHD, exc. flex fuel; (VIN E); Sport Trac, from 7/24/00

6-245 (4.0L, SOHC), LHD, exc. flex fuel; (VIN E); Sport; from 7/24/00



I am sure it will be one of the bottom two based on being a Job 2...

 

[Richard Kolb]

I wonder if it's possible to cram a mustang 4.0 in there and get some goodies for it. Personally I'd look into doing a 5.0 swap since the 5.0 is a pretty easy fit for an explorer. It's probably be cheaper to just do a normal 4.0 though.

 

[user 53079]

Just happened to me: apparently a filed oil pump. plenty of oil, just not making the rounds in the engine. Shop called to inform me I'm looking at $7K for everything (new engine, labor, a bunch of parts & accessories). They may shave off a buck or two if they can re-use any parts, but I'm not holding my breath.



I've been doing oil changes every 3K with sync. oil, etc, basically doing what I believed was "taling care of my ST". However, driving habbits aside, WTF on the oil pump?



78726 (Austin, TX) - any thoughts before I have them order this new engine?



Feel free to email me direct as well! [email protected]



Thanks

Brian

 

[TracN Jack]

7K ???? that sounds way to high to me, But I have not had to replace an engine in al long time!

 

[Dingo]

Uh, Coastie... 2 of the 4 are Explorer Sports. Either of the bottom two will have the same engine.

 

[Tom Schindler]

Dingo,



Explorer Sport, Explorer 4 Door, Explorer Sport Trac Job 1, same engine.





Tom