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        I’m thinking of getting a low mileage (39k) 1998 Explorer, 2-door with the 160 hp V6. Browsing the web, I’m seeing lots of issues with the control arms, transmissions, and 4-wheel drive, but the internet tends to attract grouses rather than praise. Are these really common issues, and should the 98-99 cars be avoided?         Emanuel — 1983 Porsche 911 1983 Porsche 944

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I’ve had my 98 Sport for 3 years now. I bought it with 64k miles and now it’s got 104k. I’ve never had any problems with it. It’s been a great vehicle. I have the 4.0 V6 DOHC motor. I think it’s rated at around 200HP. (??) Tom – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >    I’m thinking of getting a low mileage (39k) 1998 Explorer, 2-door > with the 160 hp V6. Browsing the web, I’m seeing lots of issues with > the control arms, transmissions, and 4-wheel drive, but the internet > tends to attract grouses rather than praise. Are these really common > issues, and should the 98-99 cars be avoided? >    Emanuel

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I have 99 with the 160hp V6 DOHC engine.  The SOHC has the ~200hp.  Mine has 68k miles; aside from new brakes ($600) because I waited too long, it’s been good.  The engine could use a few hp though.  Not much punch. TL

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’ve had my 98 Sport for 3 years now. I bought it with 64k miles and now > it’s got 104k. I’ve never had any problems with it. It’s been a great > vehicle. I have the 4.0 V6 DOHC motor. I think it’s rated at around > 200HP. (??) > Tom > I’m thinking of getting a low mileage (39k) 1998 Explorer, 2-door > with the 160 hp V6. Browsing the web, I’m seeing lots of issues with > the control arms, transmissions, and 4-wheel drive, but the internet > tends to attract grouses rather than praise. Are these really common > issues, and should the 98-99 cars be avoided? > Emanuel

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