It will get stuck in the mud, but has never been stuck in the snow. If you don't like it, check out the Mazda Tribute--same vehicle, maybe even better-looking. Performs well and great in the snow. It has a comfortable seat for long drives and I am happy about the overall look of the vehicle. The 4x4 is awesome, and it seems to work for the car they put it into. But you can start to smell it now inside the vehicle.
But we were not expecting a vehicle as good as the Escape, which is shaping up to be the automotive surprise of 2000. Couldn't believe how quiet the rearend became with new parts Explorers have a reputation for having a howl in the rearend. The vibration itself isn't too horrible anymore and it stops when you let off the gas. The display on the radio doesn't work, and the front sway bar end links tend to break if taken off road. I'm trying to take care of this vehicle the best I can. Big puzzlement: Why didn't Ford, with its Explorer, Expedition, and Excursion models, call it the Exscape? Brake fluid is pretty thin. I took the truck into my local Sears Automotive since they do free estimates and they barely had it for 10 mins and told me that my rear axle seal is leaking which is causing my rear differential to go bad but they weren't too sure because they don't repair that there.
The full range is given in the table below. No doubt, if the axle seal has been leaking, the fluid level will be low. Top features include front fog lights, power door mirrors, a roof rack, and 1-touch window functionality. I have to use a rope from opening the back window while pulling the rope which is latched on the inside door handle. Overall, I think the Explorer Sport is fun to drive, and I think the models in later years corrected some of the ride quality problems. Thank you for shopping at Olympia Jeep.
I haven't been looking around for prices from any shops lately due to my current financial situation but anything beats Ford lol! Original hoses, belts, transmission, etc. We give extra points--mentally, anyway0--to automakers who manage to include a matching tire and wheel as a spare. I got some one me last week when I was looking at it and it smelled like death. I'm not too familiar with mechanical work, I kind of just wing it or watch youtube videos on how to replace things lol. I had both rear axle seals replaced and the differential looked good, plus rear pads, rotors and calipers replaced.
The seat controls don't adjust properly. It needed new leafs on the back though. I was under the truck last night and finally found out I have the 4. Bought a used 2001 Explorer in 2002 and still have it in 2018 with 175K miles. Great Suv For General Use — I bought this car used with 160000 km on it. I don't know how to go about that, so it has been parked behind my apartment. I ended up going to Ford for that since it's a block from my apartment.
Then the clutch--not the viscous fluid -- bears the burden of transmitting the torque. The fan is shaped kind of like the warning symbol for radiation. The Auto 4x4 kicks in as soon as the rear tires start slipping. Granted, with the Escape's three available tire-and-wheel combinations, that would be a bit of a challenge here, but it does not seem insurmountable. Furthermore, the structure achieved a 350 per cent increase in torsional rigidity and a 26 per cent increase in bending rigidity.
It had all the electrical features including a premium sound system, I basically don't need to upgrade it unless you like wake up your neighbors loud. That's a potential safety issue that needs attention asap. It drives like new again. I have the Eddie Bauer with V6 and 5 speed auto trans. With sharp handling, a comfortable, roomy, and thoughtfully designed interior, and a brisk quarter-mile time of 16. But in the meantime, Ford is using a variety of tried-and-true tricks to maintain momentum. Primary Use: Commuting to work.
Well I disconnected the battery and got the 4X4 lights to stop flashing and you can hear the transfer case switching from High to Low. Our Take on the 2001 Ford Explorer The Explorer has been around for 10 years now, a veritable geologic age, even in sport-utility terms. Every summer I back it into the ocean a dozen times with the boat, so the body is rusted to hell, and it's a miracle that it's still holding up, actually. I took it to Sears Automotive and had my friends husband look at and they both said that the rear axle seal is leaking and the differential is going bad. Primary Use: Utility towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.