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<blockquote data-quote="DILLARD000" data-source="post: 1043379" data-attributes="member: 74901"><p>Well known weak links for the Gen1 ExST are</p><p>~ 5speed Auto 5r55e Tranny.</p><p>~ V6~4.0L~SOHC Engines OilPressurized TimingTensioners & TimingGuides.</p><p>There are several other quirks, but those are the big issues.</p><p>Tranny's expected\typical lifetime is 150k~200k Miles, so have $2000~$4000 handy to replace it.</p><p>If there's any Engine rattle at all (cold start, warmed up, accelerating,...) walk away from this one.</p><p>An Explorer (whatever year+model) is not a robust tow vehicle; there are better options.</p><p>What's your loaded trailer weight; I'd not exceed roughly 3/4 of this ExSTs tow rating, in any case?</p><p>I'd walk away from this 200k Mile vehicle, unless you can fully confirm</p><p>the Engine TimingTensioners have been serviced\replaced at least 2 times &</p><p>the Tranny ATF+Filter have been serviced\replaced at least 4 times.</p><p>Unless you're very familiar with these issues & are able+willing to rebuild the Tranny+Engine yourself?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DILLARD000, post: 1043379, member: 74901"] Well known weak links for the Gen1 ExST are ~ 5speed Auto 5r55e Tranny. ~ V6~4.0L~SOHC Engines OilPressurized TimingTensioners & TimingGuides. There are several other quirks, but those are the big issues. Tranny's expected\typical lifetime is 150k~200k Miles, so have $2000~$4000 handy to replace it. If there's any Engine rattle at all (cold start, warmed up, accelerating,...) walk away from this one. An Explorer (whatever year+model) is not a robust tow vehicle; there are better options. What's your loaded trailer weight; I'd not exceed roughly 3/4 of this ExSTs tow rating, in any case? I'd walk away from this 200k Mile vehicle, unless you can fully confirm the Engine TimingTensioners have been serviced\replaced at least 2 times & the Tranny ATF+Filter have been serviced\replaced at least 4 times. Unless you're very familiar with these issues & are able+willing to rebuild the Tranny+Engine yourself? [/QUOTE]
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