1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 SOHC with 4WD. It was a two year project that had in the high 200k miles when I purchased it and it needed differential work from day one. I completely rebuilt the front and rear differentials with all new parts and put in a solid spacer to replace the crush sleeve. I put in new front and rear drive shafts and painted them Ford blue. The transmission and transfer case were low mileage from junk yards, and the engine was completely rebuilt from a speed shop bored out .002 with light weight pistons and polished crank. I initially used Evergreen brand timing components, but redid all in Ford brand because of noise. The oil pump was a Ford old stock from Germany and the oil synchronizer was old stock from Italy. All components on the engine were replaced with AutoZone parts and all sensors were replaced with Ford components except for the fan clutch which was motorcraft, and the starter was a TrueTorque brand.
The interior was completely redone with new front seat cushions and leather bottoms with the rest being re-dyed. The headliner was done in suede and the moon roof in matching leather (medium prairie tan). I ordered the carpet on eBay and got the thickest carpet with premium backing that was sold and matching custom mats. The tires were Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza that would not put a ripple in a drink at 90 mph - I mean they were perfect.
The only thing I didn’t do was have it completely repainted and I wanted to do a Ford remanufactured transmission. Overall, this was a hobby that I funded by fixing and selling other Ford Explorers and I had less than $1,000 tied up in it when I sold it last year. I could be biased, but I think it was one of the nicest second generation Explorers not in a museum.

[@andymantoronto]

I had the exact same model and I regretted selling it the day the buyer picked it up. your video was a nice take back to my old Explorer.

[@infinity3jif]

20 + years old and this thing is in immaculate condition

[@husky7985]

Back when they made real suvs. This explorer was a staple when I grew up, every rich kids parents either drove one of these or a grand Cherokee, expedition, Tahoe.

[@presicion25]

I'm still running my Eddie Bauer 1999 with a V6 SOHC. I bought it with 50,000 miles in April 2003 and it still runs fine with 162k miles in 2021.

[@doritoflames6991]

What a beauty wish I could have one like that

[@dougjustdoug6391]

Nice to see a fairly recent post on someone fixing one of these up. I have a black 99' XLT 5.0 with sunroof I bought from original owners (who kept it garaged!) after my 96' 5.0 was totalled by a lady who ran a red light. Love this body style, they run forever.

[@eder7468]

I had a 98' eddie bauer with the forest green paint option with only 60,000 miles on it when i bought it, got it from the original owner and had all the original dealer stickers, paperwork and service records. Bad thing was the first owner never really changed anything on the car besides the oil+filter. Car still had its factory tires and ball joints and it almost killed me in a roundabout. Ended up selling it at the same price i bought it at.

[@Manuel3525m]

🤷🏼

[@cristobaldelacruz142]

2000 Eddie Bauer explore with 188k on it all original stills runs great.

[@4687878]

I have a '98 White and sandalwood trimmed Eddie, with the same interior 5.0,..I bought it about 14 years ago at 49,000 mi. , and still runs like a top at 136,000,...I want to rebuild mine too !! I replaced a lot already, but much more needed !!

[@adriannunez620]

Esta Chida La Troquita Me Gusto Ya Me Veré En Una Explorer Así Como Esa Está Bonita Están Chidas

[@SmokyMTNguy_]

Gosh! That’s absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@OrlBl]

Esta bien cuidada su camioneta amigo, parece salida de la agencia. Saludos.

[@EduardoSared-xg5cc]

IM LOVE THE your truck Ford EXPLORER ❤

[@hotcheetos1435]

Beautiful truck

[@joseantoniosalgado3561]

Ojalá hubiera camionetas así de bonitas en México,me encantan!!

[@BraulioHerrera1]

Wow! This SUV it's so very clean men! Congratulations

[@RandomActivities]

I want an immaculately preserved 2nd Gen V8 Explorer.

[@TRAVIS-L]

I have a 98 Eddie Bauer with the 4.0 sohc and love it just had the transmission rebuilt tho

[@thatunknownguy2680]

I have a 99 in burgundy with the 4.0l that I paid $100 for. Lol it's in nearly perfect shape with barely 100k miles.

[@bmddlton]

Thatunknownguy that’s awesome! If you ever need any advice you know where to find me!

[@jmclick.6349]

Is the 4.0 a reliable explorer?

[@bmddlton]

@@jmclick.6349 yes. You just have to do basic maintenance and the oil changes are important because of the hydraulic timing parts.

[@thatunknownguy2680]

@@jmclick.6349 they are if you take care of them. Do not neglect oil changes. If you hear any rattling, have your mechanic take off the valve covers and check the timing cassettes and check out the timing tensioners. Those are the 2 main issues with those engines. If you do have damaged cassettes on the back of the engine, be prepared for a huge job and expensive labor fees. I just rebuilt the engine in my '99 myself and it was a big job because the engine has to come out to do it. I had a blown head gasket, cracked head, and my main timing tensioner was completely gone. This truck only has 114,xxx miles on it, too.

[@barrya.6212]

@@jmclick.6349 The one he has are a nightmare- the SOHC 4.0 ....they have 4 timing chains with subpar timing chain guides / cassettes that fail...the earlier ones (used in this same generation -- second gen) --the 4.0 OHV (NOT SOHC) ones are bullet proof....just don't overheat like any engine and they'll easily make it to 400,000 and up - they are anemic on horsepower - only 160 - but put out good torque.

[@miguelangelmontoyamartinez1414]

Preciosa felicidades 🎉 al propietario está muy bien cuidada la camioneta muy aguantadora salen muy buenas le doy mil likes

[@Manuel3525m]

Quema mucho el sol

[@marcomejia714]

Repintada, buen trabajo de pintura...

[@ammeltman1674]

This truck just looks like home to me

[@Manuel3525m]

🥴ok

[@andresolan7242]

Como le hiciste para tener ese vehículo así se ve nuevo

[@djmarcelothe80s.67]

Perfeito, parabéns pelo carro.

[@michaelskyrealm]

Looks great!

[@Pianistaa]

¡¡¡¡¡¡ hermosoooooo¡ divinoo se parece otro carro :O

[@Manuel3525m]

Si cual🥴

[@mji9208]

How many miles are on it

[@reynaldorodriguezflores8934]

Que chulada de explorer

[@walter29883]

Hi is this still available?

[@c4420-q6g]

Buenas tardes en cuanto anda una de esas en Guadalajara

[@DiegueteB]

Hi! Is this the original leather upholstery? If you replaced it, where can I find all the interior upholstery?

[@bmddlton]

Everything was original and re-dyed except the front seat bottoms which were made in Houston Texas (from eBay).

[@DiegueteB]

@@bmddlton Thank you Brian! I´ve been looking around to buy and restore an XLT or Eddie Bauer, your work is incredible, I've noticed there are not many options on seat replacements.

[@michaelskyrealm]

Did you replace the coolant recovery tank? I’ve never seen a clear one like that.

[@bmddlton]

Michael G Gonzalez yes. It was from eBay. The only original parts were the AC and brake system.

[@caden5532]

I thought they only put the 5.0s in these additions

[@bmddlton]

SSG Fishing most Eddie Bauer’s had the 4.0 SOHC and the rest had a 5.0 V8

[@caden5532]

Mine has a 5.0 haha

[@joseramos-eu2cx]

In what part of Houston tx did you did the upholstery?

[@bmddlton]

www.ebay.com/itm/1998-2001-FORD-EXPLORER-XLT-DRIVER-PASSENGER-LEATHER-BOTTOM-SEAT-COVER-IN-TAN-/332612384607?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

[@donavingross2125]

I got one for sale near you if you are interested

[@macv17]

For sale ?

[@ramon6585]

Se puede poner un 3er. Fila de asientos.

[@robertgarrett1593]

It looks like it was bought off the show room floor

[@hugogaitan9452]

Buenas noches me puede informar dónde consigo esos rines para mí ford explorer aventura 98

[@juanwayne5100]

Creo que esos rines los trae la explorer 99 a 01

[@alexandrchur5665]

Красиво! А руль от Ford Expedition?

[@coreykalkman8478]

Selling mine right now, same mileage, what did u buy it for

[@bmddlton]

Corey Kalkman this was $1800 when I bought it in 2016 and had 278k miles. Everything mechanical was replaced or rebuilt and the odometer was not reading the speed correctly and I had to replace it. The only thing left I wanted to do was a pair job but it was out of sight.

[@coreykalkman8478]

@@bmddlton mine currently has 205,000 I'm selling because I bought a 2015 explorer. No mechanical issues. Just a minor exhaust leak that causes the check engine light to come on, the gear indicator is a little off (for instance, when it's in reverse it will look like it's in neutral. Other than that it's a solid engine and very reliable. It's 3000 dollars I was wondering if you think that's a fair price I'm just looking for a 2nd opinion is all.

[@bmddlton]

Corey Kalkman if the AC is cold and the paint and tires look good $3k is a fair price and you might have to settle up on $2600-2800. Ultimately it’s based on where you live. In a metro city it should sell quickly.

[@coreykalkman8478]

I live in a small town with a bunch of cheapskates. That's my problem. Thanks for the feedback

[@analimolina4230]

Cuánto la tienes

[@davidolivareshernandez508]

Adonde está

[@benyihernandez9857]

Lobendes dime el precio y tu teléfono porfavor

[@bmddlton]

Sorry it was sold. I did the restoration as a hobby. Hice esta restauración como hobby.

[@benyihernandez9857]

@@bmddlton o pues esta chida mui bonito trabajo

[@florentinosanchez7690]

Yo tengo unos rines así como ésos

[@theexploderproject3278]

Mint but you have the bad engine

[@keating15]

wrong

[@backyardburnouts8846]

@@keating15 you want the ohv

[@youtubecrazy6438]

Smh, both available V6 engines are bad. 5.0 all the way

[@backyardburnouts8846]

@@youtubecrazy6438 there not bad , the OHV 4.0 lasts forever

[@youtubecrazy6438]

@@backyardburnouts8846 5.0 last forever too, reason the V6 aren't as "good" is the transmission attached to them (5r55e) and they get about the same gas mileage as the V8, while being able to tow less. But the transmission attached to the 5.0 dose get old after some time and may start acting up (the 4r70w with the most common failure being the O/D a.k.a. 4th gear)