97 Explorer XLT First $3K takes it home

[1HOTSVT]

ARE YOU READY FOR THE SNOW????

ive got a green 97` Ford Explorer XLT with tan leather
power everything

Vehicle Highlights
Mileage: 122,000
Engine: V6 4.0 Liter SOHC
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD

Selected Equipment

Standard
Air Conditioning AM/FM Stereo ABS (4-Wheel)
Power Steering Dual Front Air Bags

Optional
XLT Package
Cassette
Privacy Glass
Rear Air
Multi Compact Disc
Running Boards
Power Windows
Premium Sound
Custom Bumper
Power Door Locks
Leather
Towing Package
Tilt Wheel
Moon Roof
Premium Wheels
Cruise Control
Roof Rack
Premium Tires

in very good shape

first $3K cash takes it home.

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[Comando489]

might wana tell people where you are...

[slomoe]

Yeah where are you at? I might be interested. More pics would be good too..

[1HOTSVT]

westminster maryland

[FastCougar]

Just looking out for others on this since I have previously owned 2 2nd Gen Explorers:

The 4R55E and 5R55E transmissions are notorious for needing rebuilds roughly every 80K miles. With 122K on the odometer, I must ask ... have you had it rebuilt? If so, at what mileage? If not, have you changed the trans fluid regularly? If yes, at what intervals and when last?

[1HOTSVT]

Just looking out for others on this since I have previously owned 2 2nd Gen Explorers:

The 4R55E and 5R55E transmissions are notorious for needing rebuilds roughly every 80K miles. With 122K on the odometer, I must ask ... have you had it rebuilt? If so, at what mileage? If not, have you changed the trans fluid regularly? If yes, at what intervals and when last?

good thing you asked. the tranny was replaced at 105,xxx

[Jorgen]

Just looking out for others on this since I have previously owned 2 2nd Gen Explorers:

The 4R55E and 5R55E transmissions are notorious for needing rebuilds roughly every 80K miles. With 122K on the odometer, I must ask ... have you had it rebuilt? If so, at what mileage? If not, have you changed the trans fluid regularly? If yes, at what intervals and when last?


That is a great engine in that explorer, I had one for about a year or so. The 4.0l is a stout engine. Mine ran with perfectly at 190k miles with original engine and trans, then the trans blew at about 190 so I sold it.

Was the transmission replaced with a fully rebuilt or new unit or was it replaced with one from another explorer that was used? I might be interested possibly.

[1HOTSVT]

brand new from ford

[bubby]

Is the V8 transmission the same as the V6?

[FastCougar]

Nope ... the V8 Trans is the 4R70W (pretty much bullet proof for the power out of the 5L V8) and thus the reason why I got the V8 on my 97' XLT Explorer. I replaced the trans on my 96' Sport at 87K miles. 4.6L V8's run the 5R55E or some dirivitave and have better track records for reliability, but nothing has a better AT track record behind the V8 Explorers like the 4R70W.

[bubby]

Nope ... the V8 Trans is the 4R70W (pretty much bullet proof for the power out of the 5L V8) and thus the reason why I got the V8 on my 97' XLT Explorer. I replaced the trans on my 96' Sport at 87K miles. 4.6L V8's run the 5R55E or some dirivitave and have better track records for reliability, but nothing has a better AT track record behind the V8 Explorers like the 4R70W.

Ok. I was gonna say my dad has the 98 V8 explorer and it has about 170k on the clock with no tranny problems.

[FastCougar]

IIRC, Ford stopped using the 4R70W when they stopped putting in 5L (302) engines ... I THINK that was with the end of the 2nd Gen run in 2001. The 4R70W was a 4 speed Auto (thus the 4 in the trans designation) used in a TON of RWD V8 Fords, from TBirds/Mustangs to Crown Vics. All 2002+ V8's are 4.6L modular engines mated to 5 speed automatics. The 5R55E was derived from the 4R44E & 4R55E (V6 Explorer trans), but many of those trans' shortcomings where revised and "solved" with the 5R55E. However, the 5R55E is far from trouble free.

[1HOTSVT]

new price. $2500 as is. I need money asap to pay for my new trainsmisson in my CSVT. nice and clean truck foro winter with 4x4. only $2500. ill be posting more pictures tomarow afternoon. please pm me if interested. serious buyers only please.

Thank you
Alex

[1HOTSVT]

Lots of new pictures added

[FastCougar]

Nice clean truck ... if I needed another, I would snatch this up ... great deal here!

- Free Bump!

[1HOTSVT]

Nice clean truck ... if I needed another, I would snatch this up ... great deal here!

- Free Bump!

thanks man.. Still for sale. Looking for $2500 firm