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How many miles will a 2003 Ford Explorer last?

Hi, my 2003 Ford Explorer Sport will turn 100,000 miles soon and I would like to know the following....?

  • what services do I need to have done? I ask on here because I have gone to two repair shops and they tell me different services needed/advised. I am sure that they are trying to up ...show more

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    I'd flush the coolant system flush the oil, change the transmission fluid and filter and have the transmission control module=TCM put into the learning mode, check the brakes and some shops will check them for free, check all the fluid levels, all the belts,vac hoses, vac lines, air filter,rad hoses, hose clamps, rad, engine etc for any leaks , change the fuel filter, perform a basic tune up, have a full suspension check performed on it some shops will check the front end etc for free.Check with the manufactures web site or dealership for any recall or service bulletin issues and any program or flash updates.It's probably a good time to change the timing chain on it and there was a factory fault on the earlier models so ask the dealership about it too. If it was me I'd over haul the connections at the battery,starter,alternator, engine block ground posts and all the grounds , clean them and use electrical lubricant, lubricate the doors, front end etc, plus I'd run a full scan on the vehicle, also use a fuel treatment and have the the vehicle properly under coated, check all the lights on the vehicle , flashers, signals, back up lights etc. Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way it might be really helpful for you to buy a basic service manual for that vehicle too.

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Wow, congrats on the milestone, I have had a few vehicles go the distance, (97' F150 6cylinder auto 388,920 miles) and this is what I would do: 1. Smell your fluids, trans rear differential, ect..if it smells burned or like melted plastic, change it. 2. heater hoses- they go bad from the inside out, so you really can't tell if they are going bad, I'd just change em.. 3. full tune up, plugs all filters ect.. 4. might think about having transmission flushed and the filter changed, if it has 100k on it, it would help it to go even longer, trouble free 5. I am a fan of the Lucas brand of additives, they have them for oil, gas, transmission, ect..read the directions, you can do it.. 6. And finaly, drive the thing like you still care and love it, because after all, it's an investment..GOOD LUCK

Charlie

Your owners manual should tell you what exactly needs to be done and when. Generally, the 100,000 mile service is a minor service. Your next service will be the 105,000 Mile Service and some vehicles will require a timing belt, so be prepared for an expensive service next time in the shop. This service generally involves an oil and filter change, tire rotation, and a safety inspection. While changing the oil, the mechanic will be performing visual inspections of the brakes, belts and hoses, inspecting for any fluid leaks, listening for any abnormal noises, and paying attention to any irregularities in the operation of the vehicle. I would personally reccommend replacing all fluds and filters. Happy driving!

Paul T

you should have the front suspension checked, for bad ball joints and ect... ,radator fluid should be replaced, do you know anyone that you can trust just to look over everything?

clint b

In the owners manual there should be a 100,000 mi checklist. Try there, if you can't find that maybe try the Ford website., or check with a Ford dealership.

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