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2017 Ford Explorer
Property of chwistedsister. Added Aug 11 2016

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Apr 19 2024

Nearing end of tread life

  • 84,600

Added by chwistedsister on Apr 19 2024 at 3:06 pm


Mar 29 2024

Replaced original orange coolant with new OEM yellow coolant. Flushed system then added equivalent of 6 qts of concentrated coolant.

  • 84,100

Added by chwistedsister on Mar 29 2024 at 3:24 pm


Mar 26 2024

Driver side B-Pillar replacement. Keypad malfunctioned after cracking. Replaced with OEM part after trying to use aftermarket part. Aftermarket part did not match color (black) and was not responsive to touches. OEM part works well and matches.

  • 84,000

Added by chwistedsister on Apr 4 2024 at 9:02 pm


Dec 31 2023

6 qts Kirkland full synthetic 5w-30 and Fram synthetic endurance oil filter.

  • 80,350

Added by chwistedsister on Jan 5 2024 at 10:44 am


Jul 2 2023

Removed quite a bit of corrosion on positive post. Charged using battery tender.

  • 74,530

Added by chwistedsister on Jul 2 2023 at 6:13 pm


6 qts Kirkland 5-30 synthetic and OEM filter. Oil Life remaining on dash = 49%

  • 74,530

Added by chwistedsister on Jul 2 2023 at 6:11 pm


Feb 12 2023

Mobil 1 oil filter. 6 qts Kirkland full synthetic 5w-30

  • 69,450

Added by chwistedsister on Feb 12 2023 at 8:20 pm


Sep 26 2022

Air Filter

  • 65,800

Added by chwistedsister on Sep 26 2022 at 9:05 am


Aug 28 2022

6 qts Kirkland 5w-30 synthetic + OEM filter.

  • 65,400

Added by chwistedsister on Aug 28 2022 at 4:23 pm


May 22 2022

Replaced passenger side rotor with Motorcraft OEM. Replaced rear pads with pro stop z23 ceramic. Wear indicator included. OEM pads did not have wear indicator and pads wore into passenger side rotor. Front pads still have 50% life remaining.

  • 60,000

Added by chwistedsister on May 22 2022 at 4:13 pm


Feb 16 2022

Inspected fluid accumulating at bottom front of engine. Determined leak was due to transmission pressure port. Tightened and cleaned up.

  • 60,957

Added by chwistedsister on Feb 21 2022 at 10:18 am


Recall for loose roof rack cosmetic cover. Recall for sharp edge on driver seat rails.

  • 60,957

Added by chwistedsister on Feb 21 2022 at 10:11 am


Nov 28 2021

6 quarts 5wt-30 full synthetic and OEM filter. 55% oil life remaining. More than usual oil leaking

  • 58,900

Added by chwistedsister on Nov 30 2021 at 11:07 pm


Nov 1 2021

Discount tire

  • 56,100

Added by chwistedsister on Nov 24 2021 at 4:43 pm


Jul 18 2021

5w-30 synthetic oil and OEM filter change. 52% oil life remaining.

  • 54,200

Added by chwistedsister on Jul 19 2021 at 7:07 am


Jan 9 2021

6 qts 5-30 Kirkland synthetic and OEM motorcraft filter . 52% oil life remaining. Cleaned oil leaks on bottom front of engine.

  • 49,377

Added by chwistedsister on Jan 10 2021 at 8:35 am


Oct 11 2020

Rotated tires front to back. Checked brake pads (a lot of life remaining), cleaned rims.

  • 47,950

Added by chwistedsister on Oct 11 2020 at 6:57 pm


Jul 14 2020

6 qts of 5wt-30 Mobil One and OEM filter. 58% oil life remaining, but want to change oil at every 5k miles on round mileage number. Next change at 50,000 miles. More leaking from front of engine.

  • 45,350

Added by chwistedsister on Jul 14 2020 at 12:31 am


Apr 27 2020

PTU drained and refilled with OEM Motorcraft 75w-140 synthetic rear axle lubricant. About 12 ounces removed and 14 ounces refilled. Original oil looked good with some metal shavings on plug magnet. Extended the vent tube to refill PTU from up top without having to remove PTU cooling lines.

  • 44,060

Added by chwistedsister on Apr 27 2020 at 9:11 pm


Apr 26 2020

Drained and refilled with 5 qts OEM Motorcraft Mercon LV

  • 44,050

Added by chwistedsister on Apr 26 2020 at 3:38 pm


Feb 9 2020

Mobil One 5w-30 plus OEM motorcraft filter. 55% oil life remaining. Cleaned up oil accumulating on bottom of engine. Looks like it is from turbo.

  • 42,182

Added by chwistedsister on Feb 9 2020 at 3:08 pm


Oct 6 2019

Motorcraft filter and Mobil 1 5w-30. Oil leaks in front engine area.

  • 37,520

Added by chwistedsister on Oct 6 2019 at 1:32 pm


Aug 31 2019

Warranty covered cost of $149

  • 36,054

Added by chwistedsister on Aug 31 2019 at 6:12 pm


Tire Rotation

  • 36,000

Added by chwistedsister on Aug 31 2019 at 3:24 pm


Apr 27 2019

5w-30 Mobile 1. OEM Motorcraft filter (500S). 45% oil life remaining. Wiped up oil leaking in front of engine

  • 32,722

Added by chwistedsister on Apr 27 2019 at 7:59 pm


Oct 7 2018

6 qts Mobil 1 5w-30 and OEM Motorcraft 500s filter. Also added almost one gallon of Rain-X wiper fluid

  • 27,300

Added by chwistedsister on Oct 8 2018 at 10:22 pm


Sep 24 2018

Replaced Hankooks with Michelin Defenders. Hankook wore out early and paid 75% of cost

  • 26,480

Added by chwistedsister on Sep 24 2018 at 9:43 am


May 26 2018

5w-30 Mobil 1 and motorcraft filter

  • 22,860

Added by chwistedsister on Jun 1 2018 at 9:54 am


Nov 25 2017

Tire Rotation

  • 18,000

Added by chwistedsister on Dec 16 2017 at 10:09 pm


Nov 12 2017

Motor craft OEM filter and Mobil 1 5w-30. Changed at 25% life remaining

  • 18,186

Added by chwistedsister on Nov 12 2017 at 4:23 pm


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