1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Brian Middleton
Brian Middleton
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Published 2019-03-17
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.
All Comments (21)
  • @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
  • @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.
  • @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.
  • @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.
  • @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
  • @OrlBl
    Esta bien cuidada su camioneta amigo, parece salida de la agencia. Saludos.
  • @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.
  • @TRAVIS-L
    I have a 98 Eddie Bauer with the 4.0 sohc and love it just had the transmission rebuilt tho
  • @miguelangelmontoyamartinez1414
    Preciosa felicidades 🎉 al propietario está muy bien cuidada la camioneta muy aguantadora salen muy buenas le doy mil likes