2003 Ford Explorer

This thing has been EXCELLENT!

By Rob (FL) on Thursday, May 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 186,500

Pros: "Stellar reliability, GREAT outward visibility!"

Cons: "Loves gasoline! 13.4cty-22hwy mpg"

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

"I bought my 2004 Explorer (AWD Eddie Bauer)in December of 2006 with just over 35,200 miles on the clock. Since then, I've had maintenance done as needed, including control arm, belt & tensioner and wheel bearing replacement, along with (now) 2 batteries and 2 sets of tires. Yes, these are normal wear items. With over 185,000 miles, it has never let me down! I had to replace the rear ABS sensor too, but my out of pocket expense has been minimal, aside from fuel. For what it is, I can't complain. It's still using the factory starter and alternator! ALL electronics still work, the leather is still solidly together, it holds all I need it to daily and my family and friends STILL typically choose this over their vehicles when we ride together! I wish Ford still made them just like this one."

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Worst vehicle I have owned. Never a ford again

By kinsie (VA) on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 58,000

Pros: "Nice to drive, nice interior, nice exterior"

Cons: "cost too much money to keep it going"

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

"Always something going wrong. A typical money pit."

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This SUV is a workhorse

By Overtheroad (MI) on Monday, May 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 125,000

Pros: "Reliable and safe."

Cons: "spare tire is hard to get to"

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

"Bought this used and had all maintenance done at required times and excepting for the usual new tires, new battery, brakes and buffing out the various shopping cart dings, this truck just doesn't stop working. Only minor complaint is accessibility of the spare tire."

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I v had my car sence 2006, used, its been my best

By mousie (CA) on Thursday, May 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 25,000

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

"friend and so reliable; I would give it to my granddaguhter who s in flat land, but this is truly a mountain car,for all my snow and mud, its never failed me I woudent want any this but a new modle for mysecurity (and at age of 70) I love this car, it never never let me down."

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I would buy it again, no regrets

By Rob (OH) on Saturday, April 27, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 265,000

Pros: "style, awesome turning radius and manueverability"

Cons: "Fuel economy only about 12 mpg city"

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

"Just turned over 265,000 miles still running strong on original engine and transmission. It does have little quirks like abs light, O/D light from time to time, but they have been on for the last 100k miles or so. It does have the Ford Explorer crack on the rear hatch. I have changed oil every 5k miles since new, had to change ball joints, tie rod ends, an alternator, a bunch of tires ,a battery, but other than that it is original. I plan on driving it for another 100k."

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