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

Information

VIN1FMYU60E73UC12523
Build Date2003-04-30
ColorRedfire Pearl Metallic (G2)
Engine4.0L 208HP 12V SOHC EFI Cologne V6
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

Parts & Capacities

Lug Nuts1/2"-20, 19 mm / 0 in,
Oil4.7 L / 1.2 gal
FL-820S [5k miles] filter
Coolant13.2L (14.0 qts.) Motorcraft Premium Gold (yellow-colored) [100k miles]
Air FilterFA-1744 [30k miles] engine
Fuel FilterFG-1036 [30k miles]
Spark PlugAGSF-22PP [100k miles], 0.999 mm gap
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
Ground Clearance0 mm / 0 in

Maintenance Records

Date Mileage Service Notes
2016-07-19 112768 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 112768 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 112081 Upper Control Arms (front) Replaced
2016-06-19 112081 U-Joints Replaced front and rear
2016-06-19 112081 Front Brake Rotors Replaced and wheel bearings
2016-06-19 112081 Front Wheel Bearings Replaced
2016-06-19 112081 Transmission Output Shaft Seal Replaced
2016-06-19 112081 Front Sway Bar Links Replaced replaced under warranty
2016-06-19 112081 Front Brake Pads Replaced Warranty replacement
2016-06-11 111787 Rotated Tires
2016-04-30 110352 Fuel Filter Replaced
2016-04-12 109948 Oil Change Valvoline Synthetic, performed by Bryant Smith.
2016-03-26 109603 Rotated Tires
2015-04-06 103917 Replaced Rear Brake Pads Plus hardware kit (H5999), and adjusted parking brake shoes. Shoes looked fine.
2015-03-11 103241 Rotated Tires
2015-03-11 103241 Replaced Shocks Gas-A-Just, All four replaced
2015-03-11 103241 Oil Change
2015-02-10 102867 Mileage Check
2014-09-22 100600 New Tires P235/70R16, Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee, FL
2014-07-13 99338 Rotated Tires
2014-07-12 99338 Oil Change Synthetic Blend 5W-20 Oil
2014-07-04 99052 Drive Belt Replaced
2014-04-25 97427 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.
2014-02-03 94604 Replaced Front Wheel Bearings
2014-02-03 94604 Front Brake Pads Replaced
2014-02-01 94604 Oil Change Synthetic Blend 5W-20 Oil
2014-02-01 94604 Replaced Oil Pan Gasket
2014-02-01 94604 Rotated Tires
2013-11-30 92260 Valve Cover Gaskets Replaced
2013-11-02 91451 Replaced Air Filter 9" x 7.69"
2013-10-07 90848 Installed Hitch U-Haul hitch, from Pick N' Pull Tallahassee.
2013-08-25 89450 Oil Change Motorcraft Synthetic Blend 5W-20 Oil
2013-08-14 88518 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 88012 Exterior Detail Wash, Eagle One Gel Wax, Headlight restoration with 3M kit (#39008)
2013-06-26 86010 Battery Replaced
2013-06-03 84541 Oil Change Synthetic Blend 5W-20 Oil
2013-06-03 84541 Sway Bar Bracket Bushings Replaced
2013-06-03 84541 Coolant System Flushed Installed Prestone Flush Kit into heater hose.
2013-04-22 82660 Rotated Tires
2013-04-22 82660 Front Sway Bar Links Replaced
2013-04-22 82660 PCV Valve Replaced
2013-03-10 80860 Spark Plugs Replaced
2013-03-10 80860 Exterior Detail Wash, Clay Bar (Zaino), Wax (Croftgate Quick-N-Slick)
2013-03-09 80860 Air Filter Replaced
2013-03-09 80860 Oil Change Valvoline SynPower 5W-30
2013-03-09 80860 Fuel Filter Replaced
2013-02-26 80232 Purchased Vehicle
2012-06-06 79112 Oil Change Mobil 5W-30, performed at Mobil Lube Express, 101 Oregon Ave, Sanford, FL (before I owned the vehicle)