2000 Explorer XLT - Ford Motor Forums

GodsExplorer · #1 (**permalink**) 06-08-2007, 12:55 PM

I have a 2000 Ford Explorer that I love, I want to add some power to it, any ideas? It has a 4.0 V6, it's peppy enough but could use a little more, I am planning to fix it up with whatever I can find to make it kool. Right now the plans are to get a grille guard, fog lamps, custom 16" wheels and tires and to have it pin striped professionally.

Nathan:wavey:

FordFan · #2 (**permalink**) 06-08-2007, 03:19 PM

Hey Nathan! Great to have you here. First place to start for more power IMP is

Intake / Headers / Exhaust. Get that V6 breathing a bit better. Have you done anything yet in those areas?

GodsExplorer · #3 (**permalink**) 06-08-2007, 03:45 PM

Not yet, I am just trying to fix it up cosmetically, but man I love my Explorer, in fact iwish I could find a bumper sticker that said that.:wavey: I love my FORD. To me FORD means First On Race day.

If you want to see pics of my explorer and some of my other pics go to

www.myspace.com/nathanpit and click on my pics.

nathan

newstang · #4 (**permalink**) 06-08-2007, 10:23 PM

Looks good! Just keep in mind you are pushing around alot of weight. That Explorer wasn't built for speed. But you can make it faster. Thats for sure!

Runnin'OnEmpty · #5 (**permalink**) 07-23-2007, 11:23 AM

I also have a 2000 Explorer Sport, and I agree they're a great vehicle.
As was stated, the best place to start with power upgrades are an aftermarket intake and performance exhaust.

After that, you'll want better handling. Go with a larger rear anti-sway bar, poly swaybar bushings all around, performance shocks, and wider tires.
There's a "Roadmaster Active Suspension" kit out there that will really make it ride on rails......
:thumbsup:

FordFan · #6 (**permalink**) 07-23-2007, 12:49 PM

Good advice runnin :thumbsup: Do you have the raodmaster kit on your Explorer?

Runnin'OnEmpty · #7 (**permalink**) 07-23-2007, 04:34 PM

Hi FordFan. Actually I have the Roadmaster kit sitting on the garage floor (for the last 2 weeks).

No time to install it yet, but I'm hoping to next weekend if nothing else gets in the way.

I have all the other mods on mine that I listed. It's by no means 'fast', but it's indeed 'fast-ER'

than stock, and does handle much better.

I'm looking for big things from the Roadmaster kit, from all I've read about them. Hope I'm not disappointed; I'll keep ya' all posted on how it does......

memphissenior · #8 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 08:02 PM

Best bang for the buck, IMO, would be a hand held tuner. A good one will run you about $200-400.
You just plug it into the diagnostic port in your cab and follow the prompts.
Don't get one of the ones that piggyback on to your stock chip. IMO they're a waste of time/money.
Take a look at these 2 shops.

Bamachips, The Mustang Tuning Source
Underdog-Performance, Stuff For Your Ranger

adam2582 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-26-2008, 12:14 PM

Whats going on my name is adam i have a 2000 xlt 5.0 i have a weird noise from the left front its a roaring noise the wheel bearings are brand new and no one can help me have any of you experenced this and could you please help me out. thank you

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