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Difference between '98 and '00 Explorers
I have just traded in my '98 Ex for a '00 Ex. The '00 is a UK spec 'North
Face' which I believe to be the nearest equvalent spec to the EB in other markets. Anyway, apart from the obvious styling and trim differences I was wondering if the '00 is higher geared? It seems to be slightly better on gas mileage and maybe a little 'sluggish' in the acceleration department compared to the '98. Did they change the ratios? Or mess with the engine management? Or am I deluding myself? TIA Simon H |
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Forgot to mention, we only get 4X4 4.0 SOHC models over here...
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IIRC, they made some engine management changes to improve fuel economy and
emissions but nothing major. Assuming as well that you have the same 5 speed auto tranny. It wasn't til 2002 that they did a major overhaul with the new suspension and such. -- Allan Williams "Simon H" > wrote in message ... > Forgot to mention, we only get 4X4 4.0 SOHC models over here... > > Simon H > |
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"Al Williams" > wrote in message news:XPCue.79783$9A2.73463@edtnps89... > IIRC, they made some engine management changes to improve fuel economy and > emissions but nothing major. Assuming as well that you have the same 5 > speed auto tranny. It wasn't til 2002 that they did a major overhaul with > the new suspension and such. > > -- > Allan Williams > > Yes, it's the 5 speed auto tranny (it's the option we ever got in the UK). One thing that I've noticed is that the '00 seems a bit reluctant to 'kick down' when a quick burst of acceleration is required. I will have a fairly heavy towing job in a few weeks for further comparison with the '98. Simon H |
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