As a satisfied owner of a 1993 Explorer with over 200,000 miles - I'm considering the purchase of:
1998 XLS
100,000 miles
2X4 V8 (would prefer the V6) Auto trans D4 rear axle (3.73 posi?) Exterior & power leather interior are clean. Tires show even wear Appears to have been well maintained. . .
Had PCM part # F8PF 12A650 DNB installed by Ford dealer May 2003.
With *reasonable* driving (flat interstate 75 mph) what kind of mileage can I expect?
12mpg - 14 mpg - 16 mpg?
Hope to drive this vehicle another 100,000 miles - what can I expect to replace?
Change the usual fluids. . . Replace transmission? (this one shifts smoothly, but I will do *light* towing from time to time) Front suspension A arms? V8 exhaust manifolds? Replace timing chain & gears?
What tends to go wrong with this vehicle setup?