I have the same problem with my 96 V8. I have heard the same several times from other Explorer V8 owner (5.0 engine) and all say it's an exhaust leak from a cracked exhaust manifold - only takes a hairline crack to cause the noise we hear. Apparently it is a common problem with the Explorer 5.0 V8 but by the time it happens the warranty has usually expired.
could be an exhaust leak ...
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> > I have a 2000 Explorer with the 5L V8. When I put my foot on the gas, I
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> > the engine). Any idea what it is? It happens even after a fresh oil > > change.
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> > - Scott
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