1998 Ford Explorer

Love my car!

By Tasha (TX) on Sunday, May 19, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 160,000

Pros: "spacious, safe, and reliable"

Cons: "gas milage"

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

"Got the car from a church elder when I was in need of a car to get from point A to point B. It has run great for me and my husband for almost 3 years now and is still going strong. It has been great when moving and for vacation trip and now that we're expecting our first child we are so thankful for a sturdy, spacious car that we know will keep not only us but our daughter safe."

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good and bad

By b-rent (OK) on Sunday, May 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 190,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6

"this is my gfs car great for most thing holds lot of stuff even used it to help move and its great you feel safe in it,and comfortable but it sucks gas like theres no tomorrow"

3 people out of 8 found this review helpful

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BEST CAR I EVER OWNED

By Di (FL) on Friday, May 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 180,000

Pros: "Great handling, comfortable, lots of power"

Cons: "gas hog, small on the inside for more than 2 adult"

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

"I always wanted a Ford Explorer. I come from a long list of Ford owners in the family. My husband wanted this truck because of the V8, I just wanted it because it was an Explorer. I initially had trouble in the first six months and had to replace the tranny (this was a fleet vehicle previously) but after that, I have had no major problems whatsoever. She has the power when you need it and is not too bad on gas (17 hwy, 15 city) but I'm also a leadfoot. No rust on this girl, she has a custom paint job and custom sound system, the best in the county. I will definately miss her when she finally goes, but she's not ready yet."

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WORST LUCK WITH MY 96 FORD EXPLORER XLT

By becky (SC) on Wednesday, May 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 220,000

Pros: "comfortable, plenty of room, air and heat!!"

Cons: "cant fix it when something goes wrong"

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

"I have owned my 1996 Ford Explorer XLT for 2 months, the first month it was a really good car(so i thought). First i had to replace a freeze plug in the spring time(which is very very uncommon). The radiator kept gurgling and leaking water from the cap. Then the Thermostat went out(which caused my heat not to work and the car to overheat) we replaced that.Now there is an even bigger problem that we cant put our finger on. it sounds like a john deer tractor and we cant figure out whats wrong with it. So overall i would say this car is not reliable at all. Im sure most of them are but apparently i have very very very bad luck with fords."

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Love this truck!

By MDBKA (NY) on Tuesday, April 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 155,000

Pros: "Strong, sturdy and comfortable."

Cons: "Gas mileage and e-brake design."

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

"Owned for 10 years. Replaced clutch at 150,000. Has never left me stranded. Great for camping and trips that need lots of space in the cargo area. Feels solid and put together well. Interior controls feel solid. Dash layout is super functional and buttons/knobs are large enough and easy to feel when driving. 4WD is great in deep snow. Lots of legroom in backseat. Does not burn any oil. Only complaints are that it goes through e-brakes like crazy and they are helpful in a 5 speed and the center console armrest is broken and too expensive to fix. Gas mileage isn't good, but I knew that going in. Hope to drive it a bunch more years and have way over 200K on it."

6 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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