5 years. i bought a 2002 explorer in 2007 3 months later the transmission goes, right after the warranty runs out it cost me $3,500 dollars out of my pocket. i bought it from a Ford dealer. after that nothing but other repair es one after another. the worst buy of my life, i must have put 6 to 7 thousand dollar in the past 3 years i have owned it. unless ford gives me a free car i will never buy a ford again and i will never recommend one.
I have 112,000 miles on my 2003 Ford Explorer and it is still running strong!
I have 140K on a 2002 Explorer and plan 3 more years.
Maybe try taking care of and maintaining your vehicle, it might last forever.It depents,how you,star running your Explorer and how you stop it.
Mine is up to 253,000. W/ general maintenance.
Ford Explorer alarm diagrams are available at Commando Car Alarms. These are also available at Modified Life, and also at The 12 Volt.
forever.
what is the answer to the question?
No to both questions. You still need to change the fluid, even though there is no dipstick. To Reply to the above answer, YES there is a transmission dipstick. It is right next to the coilpack. Look behind the engine, to the left, it is right next to where all your Ignition wires plug into. It is yellow I believe, and a little hard to see because it is down a couple inches from eye engine level. Answer The first answer is correct , the 2004 Ford Explorer 4 door does not have an automatic transmission dipstick ( Helpfull )
You can get a free 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac wiring diagram online at the Modified Life website. You can also find this diagram in the Ford owner's manual online at Ford.com.
You do not have to change the timing chain. It is designed to last the life of the engine.
Less than 300K
Either check your alternator or your battery life and replace as see fit.