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  1. I'm still in touch with the guy who purchased it. He has it at the mechanic. Mechanic said most of the bearings on the cams were damaged. He believes the water pump leaked and got into the oil pan and diluted the oil. Meh...sure, maybe. I thought the coolant leaks were external. Not sure how it could've leaked into the oil pan.
  2. It was regularly serviced at Jiffy Lube with synthetic oil. I think I just changed my oil within the last 6 months. I'm looking now. Trust me, I babied the vehicle. The PTU fluid is considered a "lifetime" fluid. I haven't checked my last service notes, but I wondering if the dealerships even check those. I live in the southwest where it's warm and dry. Seals dry and crack over time. Even so, I'm guessing it was never serviced/checked. I could be wrong.
  3. It's almost a joke, but unfortunately as soon as my 2016 Ford Explorer Sport, 3.5L EcoBoost hit 100K miles (odometer = 104296.9), it "fell apart". First the seal of the PCU (trasnfer case) dried out and ate itself. At the same time that was being replaced, one turbo was bad. Within 2 weeks of getting it back from the shop the second turbo went out. Within 1 month of that the engine went. I don't have an answer what happened to the engine, but I thought the turbo went out again, it sounded like a penny in the dryer. I immediately drove it to the Ford dealer. They pull the valve cover and discovered some "scoring". Then they pulled the oil filter, cut it open, and found metal parts, including brass shards(?). So, if you're going to extend the warranty...I'd make it longer than 100K. Up until then I had minimal issues. I sold it with a broken engine for about 1/4 what it was worth on KBB and that's it for my Ruby. I spoke with another friend who stated almost the same thing happened to them last year. I'm gonna try another company because engines going at 100K should be a joke...not the standard.
  4. I can't believe they wouldn't spray the Explorer, especially Sport, with that "Lightning Blue". Actually, I'm glad, my wife would have me trade in my Ruby Red for it.
  5. Thanks akirby. I appreciate it a ton. My dad used to work for dealerships doing finance back in the 70's and 80's and always told me that EW's were a gimmick. I'll research. Thank you for the info.
  6. I'm offered an extended warranty on my new 2016 Explorer Sport for $1964. This will take me to 10/100,000 I believe. It was a long day purchasing with 2 kids, so I said I needed to think about it. Any advice from anybody? Is it worth it to extend the warranty?
  7. fluffyneenja

    Stoney's 2016 Ford Explorer Sport

    2016 Ford Explorer Sport. Ruby Red.
  8. I'm absolutely ecstatic about this. Thank you very much!
  9. That's what I received. Please try: Dealer code: 56A301 Order: 9688 Thank you.
  10. First time, I hope I have met the requirements. I apologize if I screwed this up. VIN: 1FM5KHGT0GGA70447 Order: 9688 Have a great day.
  11. Thanks for the responses. I think I'm going to err on the side of, 'better to have it and not need it than want it and not have it'.
  12. Is the adaptive cruise control awesome or junk? I'm about to purchase a new 2016 Ford Explorer and if the ACC works well, I may think about purchasing the option. I'd love to hear from the community. Thanks.
  13. Are you going to be one of the few people in EU to own a Mustang? My buddy owns a Aston Martin, it's beautiful and it's unique enough to really stick out. I figure it will be somewhat the same for you.
  14. That's why I ended up $350 under vs $300. I was wondering the discrepancy. Thanks.
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