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fatboy1185
03-03-2009, 06:06 PM
Picked this up a while ago for $575, thinking about throwing plates and tags on it and daily driving it for a while while my motor is being pulled. It's a little dirty, but should clean up ok:wavey:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/fatboy1185/Cars/P3010583.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/fatboy1185/Cars/P3010584.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/fatboy1185/Cars/P3010585.jpg
gustav129
03-03-2009, 06:46 PM
What motor? There's a reason why they are called "Exploders"
fatboy1185
03-03-2009, 06:53 PM
lol 4.0 automatic. You dont have to lecture me, this is my second one lol
gustav129
03-03-2009, 07:26 PM
Well, if it's only for a daily driver, you'll be fine.
fatboy1185
03-03-2009, 07:49 PM
ya, the 4x4 isnt working, trying to trouble shoot that
cg3coupe
03-03-2009, 07:56 PM
Nice explorer. Here is mine.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h281/James350/100_0083.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h281/James350/P1000576.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h281/James350/P1000580.jpg
fatboy1185
03-03-2009, 08:12 PM
nice, my mom had one just like that. You ever do any repairs on the 4x4 before?
gustav129
03-03-2009, 08:36 PM
What's wrong with the 4x4? Like what are the symtoms? I haven't owned or offroaded a Ford truck in years, but I still have my connections....
cg3coupe
03-03-2009, 08:56 PM
Well the electronic 4x4 systems are known to have some problems. It could be the hubs, 4x4 motor is what was wrong with mine, or could be a wiring problem
fatboy1185
03-03-2009, 09:31 PM
i think it's the 4x4 shift motor. I push the 4x4 button, but no light comes on. The shift module is fine i believe.
gustav129
03-03-2009, 09:39 PM
Damn, time to get out a wiring diagram and a DVM. I hate diagnosing electrical. It's easy, just tedious. I'm sure if I was paid for it, I would enjoy it a little more though.
cg3coupe
03-03-2009, 09:58 PM
when mine went out the light didnt work either, but when i would push the button the car would act like it was trying to engage by the engine slowing down and noise coming from the t-case
gustav129
03-03-2009, 10:03 PM
Your gonna have to test....throwing parts at that 4wd system could cost you hundreds of dollars.
fatboy1185
03-04-2009, 03:29 AM
All symptoms as of now point to the shift motor. I think i can pick one up at junk yard for under $50. I'll keep my eyes on craigslist too
cg3coupe
03-04-2009, 07:23 PM
yeah B&R has tons of explorers and you could easily talk them down on the price
fatboy1185
03-05-2009, 03:16 PM
nice i'll have to check it out