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 Posted: Wed May 13th, 2020 07:25 pm
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VelociRanger
I’ll probably do it tomorrow


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 I just bought a 2002 (post said 2003) Ford Explorer with 180,000 miles for 2,000. Down here that's a steal. I kinda sorta bought it aight unseen, except I saw some pictures of it. It looked good, really good. I have my mom pay the guy because it seemed like an excellent deal, no CEL no leaks, nothing. Well, when I went to go pick it up it drove fine, and I got home for further inspection....this is what I saw. The tie rod end links don't bother me too bad, that's easily replaceable. It's the other pictures that concern me.

Here she is:


Pretty, right?


Drivers side of the engine:


Not so pretty....


Underneath the truck:




Oh you poor poor truck.....



Rear diff:


Much sad :(

Also, the cv axle shafts on the rear diff were also oily.



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1983 Ranger, reluctantly taking apart. Donor/project vehicle.

1997 Ranger Ex Cab Manual 4.0 2wd, dead on arrival. Hopefully reviving for a daily driver.

1984 Ranger, currently in ≈861 pieces. She’s donating what’s salvageable.