1996 Ford Explorer Sport Ford Explorer Sport 1996

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1996 Ford Explorer Sport

Engine not specified

Ford in Illinois, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

113000 mi
Had water pump replaced and then it started to overheat. Replaced thermostat and flushed radiator. Used blue devil to seal the head gasket and its been running for a little over a week without overheating. 

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1996 Ford Explorer Sport 2-door

6-cylinder manual 4WD

Ford in Ohio, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011

114000 mi

US $200
Bearing failure in stock AC compressor, grinding noise and sparks when AC was turned on, no problem when off. Bought a rebuilt compressor, put it on in about one hour, extremely easy to do if mechanically inclined. 

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