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I have 2002 XLS V6 ex. The owners manual says that in my current configuration, I can tow 3500lbs. After that, the owners manual gets convoluted regarding towing capacities. Does anyone know ALL the upgrades that are included in the tow package with a V6 ex? How much weight can the truck...

I am seriously considering regearing my 2002 XLS from 3.55s to 4.10s, so I can improve towing performance. I've been using Ronin's thread on regearing as my primary resource: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282464 I can't go junkyard spelunking for a set of used 3.73...

I'm currently in afghanistan on "business":salute:. I'm passing information that my wife and neighbor are telling me about my 2002 exploder. They told me that a valve in the transmission failed, and that is will only shift between fist and second gear. It won't shift into 3rd. If my neighbor...

I recently installed a B&M trans temp gauge. I frequently tow a large boat. Without towing a load, just driving on the highway, I see 150*F consistently. When I'm towing my boat on the highway, I see a consistent 170*F. When I accelerate hard out of a stoplight, I see temps as high as 190*F...

I use my 2002 exploder XLS to tow a monstrous 22 foot powerboat. I weighed the combo at a local truck scale, and it came in at 10,020lbs total with me, my wife, and a full tank of gas in the ex and the boat. The ex has the following upgrades: -class III hitch -new oreilly brand...

My first thread is another question about whether an under-equipped Ex can pull a massive amount of weight. I just acquired a 2002 XLS 4door with 88k "very hard, inner-city" miles on it. I am using it exclusivley to tow my boat to and from the ramp. Other than that, it just sits. My...