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"Bruce" - Dave's 2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT

2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT
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Last oil change
2016-04-12 at 109,948 miles

Information

VIN1FMYU60E73UC12523
Build Date2003-04-30
Purchase Date2013-02-26
Date Sold2016-07-19
ColorRedfire Pearl Metallic (G2)
Engine4.0L 208HP 12V SOHC EFI Cologne V6
Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Compression9.7:1
TransmissionFord 5R55E 5-speed Automatic
Fuel Tank0 L / 0 gal
AxleOpen 8.8", 3.73 Ratio (46)
SuspensionFront: Torsion arm, ball joints; Rear: Live axle, leaf springs.
Wheels7 X 16" Cast Aluminium Wheels
TiresP235/70R-16 OWL A-S Tire
Miles per Year 8,173 mi/yr (6/6/2012 – 7/19/2016)

Parts & Capacities

Lug Nuts1/2"-20, 19 mm / 0 in, 0.0 Nm / 0 ft-lb
Oil4.7 L / 1.2 gal / 5 qt
FL-820S [5k miles] filter
Coolant13 L / 3.4 gal / 13.7 qt Motorcraft Premium Gold (yellow-colored)
Transmission Fluid9.5L (10.0 qts.) MERCON V ATF
Brake FluidDOT 3
Power SteeringMERCON ATF
Axle Fluid2.9-3.1L (5.5-5.8 pts.) 80W-90 (75W-140 Synthetic for Traction-Lok axle)
Air FilterFA-1744 [30k miles] engine
Fuel FilterFG-1036 [30k miles]
Spark PlugAGSF-22PP, 0.999 mm gap, EDIS
PCV ValveEV-243 [100k miles]
BatteryBXT-65-650
Drive BeltJK6-872 [150k miles]

Dimensions

Curb Weight1736 kg / 3827 lb
GVWR2186 kg / 4819 lb
GCWR4128 kg / 9100 lb
Max Tow2286 kg / 5039 lb
Length4608 mm / 181 in
Width1783 mm / 70 in
Height1704 mm / 67 in
Wheelbase2585 mm / 101 in
Front Track1486 mm / 58 in
Rear Track1486 mm / 58 in
Ground Clearance0 mm / 0 in

Maintenance Records

Date Mileage Service Notes
2016-07-19 112,768 Sold Sold to McGuffey's LLC, 5601 Blountstown Hwy, Tallahassee, FL 32304. (850) 576-9715. Sold for cost of towing/storage (~$370).
2016-07-14 112,768 Accident Tallahassee Police Dept Case #0016022613. Intersection of Bronough St and Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL. Other driver ran red light and fled on foot before police arrived.
2016-06-19 112,081 Upper Control Arms (front) Replaced Part: Moog RK8708 and RK80068 Source: RockAuto Warranty: 3-year
2016-06-19 112,081 U-Joints Replaced front and rear Part: Moog 354 Source: Advance Auto Parts #9342 Warranty: Lifetime
2016-06-19 112,081 Front Brake Rotors Replaced and wheel bearings Part: Carquest Wearever YH145340 (x2) Source: Advance Auto Parts #9342 Warranty: 2-year
2016-06-19 112,081 Front Wheel Bearings Replaced Part: Duralast SET2, SET5, 9150S (x2 each) Source: AutoZone #4808 Warranty: 1-year on bearings
2016-06-19 112,081 Transmission Output Shaft Seal Replaced Part: Driveworks S-2655 Source: Advance Auto Parts #9342 Warranty: 1-year
2016-06-19 112,081 Front Sway Bar Links Replaced replaced under warranty Part: Duralast SL227 Source: AutoZone #4808 Warranty: Lifetime
2016-06-19 112,081 Front Brake Pads Replaced Warranty replacement Part: Duralast Max DGC833 Source: AutoZone 4808 Warranty: Lifetime
2016-06-11 111,787 Rotated Tires
2016-04-30 110,352 Fuel Filter Replaced Part: Motorcraft FG-1036 Source: Advance Auto Parts #9342 Warranty: 30-day
2016-04-12 109,948 Oil Change Valvoline Synthetic, performed by Bryant Smith. Source: Sears
2016-03-26 109,603 Rotated Tires
2015-04-06 103,917 Replaced Rear Brake Pads Plus hardware kit (H5999), and adjusted parking brake shoes. Shoes looked fine. Part: Duralast MKD667A Source: AutoZone Warranty: Limited Lifetime
2015-03-11 103,241 Rotated Tires
2015-03-11 103,241 Replaced Shocks Gas-A-Just, All four replaced Part: KYB Source: AutoZone 4972 Warranty: Lifetime
2015-03-11 103,241 Oil Change Part: Castrol Edge
2015-02-10 102,867 Mileage Check
2014-09-22 100,600 New Tires P235/70R16, Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee, FL Part: Kumho KR21 Source: Discount Tire Warranty: 85,000 mile
2014-07-13 99,338 Rotated Tires
2014-07-12 99,338 Oil Change Synthetic Blend 5W-20 Oil Part: Motorcraft FL-820S
2014-07-04 99,052 Drive Belt Replaced Part: Dayco Source: AutoZone Warranty: 3yr
2014-04-25 97,427 Front Brake Rotors Replaced Pads (DGC833) and wheel bearings (DA2, DA5) also replaced, under warranty. AutoZone was out of one DA5, so they price-matched a Timken SET5 in lieu of. Part: Duralast 54096 Source: AutoZone #4808 Warranty: 2yr
2014-02-03 94,604 Replaced Front Wheel Bearings Part: Duralast DA2, DA5 Source: AutoZone 4972 Warranty: 1yr
2014-02-03 94,604 Front Brake Pads Replaced Part: Duralast C-Max DGC833 Source: AutoZone 4972 Warranty: Lifetime
2014-02-01 94,604 Oil Change Synthetic Blend 5W-20 Oil Part: Motorcraft FL-820S
2014-02-01 94,604 Replaced Oil Pan Gasket Part: Fel-Pro OS30687R Source: AutoZone 4808 Warranty: 1yr
2014-02-01 94,604 Rotated Tires
2013-11-30 92,260 Valve Cover Gaskets Replaced
2013-11-02 91,451 Replaced Air Filter 9" x 7.69" Part: Spectre 888243 Source: AutoZone 4972 Warranty: Lifetime
2013-10-07 90,848 Installed Hitch U-Haul hitch, from Pick N' Pull Tallahassee.
2013-08-25 89,450 Oil Change Motorcraft Synthetic Blend 5W-20 Oil Part: Motorcraft FL-820S
2013-08-14 88,518 Front Brake Pads Replaced Used pads from Dad's 2003 Ranger (They only had a few miles on them before I put Duralast C-Max pads on the Ranger. I couldn't find out where to return these to, so I just put them on Bruce until I could afford C-Max pads for myself.)
2013-08-04 88,012 Exterior Detail Wash, Eagle One Gel Wax, Headlight restoration with 3M kit (#39008)
2013-06-26 86,010 Battery Replaced Part: Duralast Gold 65-DLG Source: AutoZone 4972 Warranty: 3yr replace, 2yr prorate
2013-06-03 84,541 Oil Change Synthetic Blend 5W-20 Oil Part: Motorcraft FL-820S
2013-06-03 84,541 Sway Bar Bracket Bushings Replaced Part: Duralast HB1867 Source: AutoZone 4972 Warranty: Lifetime
2013-06-03 84,541 Coolant System Flushed Installed Prestone Flush Kit into heater hose.
2013-04-22 82,660 Rotated Tires
2013-04-22 82,660 Front Sway Bar Links Replaced Duralast SL227, AutoZone 4808, Lifetime Warranty
2013-04-22 82,660 PCV Valve Replaced Luber Finer PCV1001
2013-03-10 80,860 Spark Plugs Replaced Motorcraft AGSF-22FM
2013-03-10 80,860 Exterior Detail Wash, Clay Bar (Zaino), Wax (Croftgate Quick-N-Slick)
2013-03-09 80,860 Air Filter Replaced Fram CA8243, AutoZone
2013-03-09 80,860 Oil Change Valvoline SynPower 5W-30, Fram TG2
2013-03-09 80,860 Fuel Filter Replaced Duralast FF871DL, AutoZone
2013-02-26 80,232 Purchased Vehicle
2012-06-06 79,112 Oil Change Mobil 5W-30, performed at Mobil Lube Express, 101 Oregon Ave, Sanford, FL (before I owned the vehicle)