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Old 06-02-2010, 06:59 PM   #5
Mike P
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I have a 2000 Explorer....nice vehicle....I worked for Ford for 12 years so....what size motor is in it? if it's a 4.0 SOHC I might be inclined to have it checked out or, check out the carfax...4.0 OHV ( thats what I have ) or a 5.0.....buy it....they had some issues with the SOHC motor...but the vehicle is solid...have 162,000 on mine...had to get the head gaskets replaced about 30,000 miles ago, another "kinda common" problem with them but....I love mine.

The 1995-2001 AWD models have the 302 cid V-8 in them---good engine.

The "AWD" is really full-time 4wd. It's permanently engaged and doesn't rely on wheel slip to transfer power. It's split full-time 40% to the front wheels and 60% to the rear (uh, I think???)--they run fine on the beach.

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