1998 Ford Explorer

Sport Utility

5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

1FMZU35P7WZA96342

Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed

GAS

Up for sale is my XP8 Explorer. This is one of the 119 total production out of the three years Saleen produced these. It is black with gray leather. It's a factory supercharged 5.0 liter or 302 with close to 300 hp. Automatic transmission, AWD, factory lowered 1", factory Borla exhaust, and Racecraft shocks. It has a little less than 85k miles on it. Changes as we still drive it occassionally. It is missing two of the four original magnesium Saleen wheels as these were prone to crack. I have the two but it rides on a set of powdercoated factory Explorer wheels in black. I had the front bumper painted solid black instead of with the insert as I liked the blackout look, the factory paint was known to peel. I have the template for the number sticker that is supposed to be on it - can get it put on after the auction if buyer desires. All the other cladding is in place and in good condition, even the rare rear spoiler. It has the carbon fiber overlays on the interior pieces, carbon fiber steering wheel, and the correct Saleen number plate on the center console. It has the correct carbon fiber mirror covers, too, although they could use clearcoat. The factory radio/CD was rebuilt/resoldered as they are known to have display issues. I also have all four correct Coco mats - the driver's has a worn spot but the company Cocomats.com will still repair them. Everything works except for the antenna, motor still hums so gear must have broke. Two years ago I replaced basically the whole front suspension to tighten it up so it still drives good to be 10+ years old. The exterior paint has a few bad places where the cladding has rubbed the paint off the vehicle and some scratches but I would still say it's 6.5-7/10. I have touch up paint for it. Very minor surface rust underneath but in good shape as I POR15 undercoated everything. Intake has the correct original Saleen cover plate and radiator support/console both have number specific Saleen plates. The truck has SC rebuilt paperwork (I have the before picture). It had a bent control arm and torsion bar and wheel hit fender. Definitely did not deserve rebuilt status so someone must have done some convincing. Only used Mobil 1 oil. Has new back brakes and newer front brakes. Tires are about 70% front and 40% rear. Close to 35% tint on all rear windows. I installed a factory roof rack from a newer explorer as the Saleens did not come factory with them. Has a factory alarm & wireless entry system with door entry pad. Has a bumper mounted ball and wiring - I've only towed bikes/small trailers so not sure how much it can tow. *Put a new Ford battery in last year - even has original battery cover *Foglights are missing in pictures - I have the lights and hardware but lost the brackets, they are just standard Explorer brackets. I, or the paintshop lost them... *A/C works good *Rebuilt front window regulators last year so windows work great *Have a new set of airshocks for rear if auction winner is interested