1997 Ford Explorer

Very dependable

By RJ (MI) on Tuesday, February 26, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 98,200

Pros: "Gets you out of trouble on the highway."

Cons: "Center armrest unhinged."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I used this as my service vehicle (from client-to-client) , I purchased it with 44,000 miles on it and it still has the same feel when driving.The only thing that happened during my 10 year ownership was that the drivers side window regulator broke and the shifting cable slipped a notch, but it still runs great."

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Loved this car

By Gil (NJ) on Saturday, February 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 95,497

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This car was a great car. I had an accident with it and totaled it. I think this car saved my life... excellant comfort, drive and safety. Will miss driving this car.. Highly recommend for any one to buy used.."

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Best car I've ever owned

By Will (CA) on Friday, February 15, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 175,000

Pros: "Handles great, very comfortable"

Cons: "Head gasket is difficult to change out"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Bought it used... it was at 80k miles. I've racked up a lot of miles since then... some as a daily commuter (till the gas prices got crazy)... but a lot of road trips. It eats up miles (and gas) going through the mountains like a champ. I did bury it once in the snow up in the mountains and had to shovel it out, but that was more driver error than car issue. Overall I love this car. Saddened today because I think the head gasket is going out and every mechanic I've talked to has said that at this point its better to replace the engine than the gasket. Apparently this is a design flaw that when the head gasket goes out it starts to foul out the number 5 valved and you can end up burning the valve out. If you change the gasket but you've burned the valve you're wasting your money."

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Absolute garbage.

By Hoghacker (IL) on Thursday, February 07, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 82,000

Pros: "Paid for."

Cons: "My wife won't let me burn it."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Bought brand new 2/98 Professionally maintained. Rotted out severely, cracked cylinder head, trans bearings went out under warranty, which wasn't much. Can't even call it scrap, that at least has some value."

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