1994 Ford Explorer Review
1994 Ford Explorer Review
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New wheels and a power equipment group for the Eddie Bauer model are the only changes to this year's Explorer.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1994 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded in Massachusetts.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Massachusetts
$253/mo for Explorer XLT
Explorer XLT
vs
$208/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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5 star(31%)
4 star(46%)
3 star(10%)
2 star(11%)
1 star(2%)
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4 out of 5 stars
Reliable, and trustworthy 200K mile workhorse...
Jose Rodriguez, 11/24/2015
1994 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV
I bought mine with 186k miles, 5 speed stick shift and everything worked great on her, and it kept on going for the 14 months i owned her, i live in Las Vegas where most cars can overheat, she never did (except for the time in which a 21 year old hose broke, replaced the hose and refilled the antifreeze, good as ever). Only malfunction it had was a alternator gone bad, and it took me 3 … belts to figure it out... my bad...
We arrived in the US and owned absolutely nothing, except for her, so she pretty much hauled us and all of our belongings from our first apartment to the next one, she never left us hanging not even when the belts were broken because of the alternator's pulley getting stuck (bad bearings i was told). Parts were always available at any local auto shop, and they were also cheap, which is great too...
We changed the oil every 3k miles, and i changed the spark plugs a couple of times, i also did the front brakes when i got her. Only problem was the famous ford power steering leak, and a couple of noises here and there. It did pass the smog check when i had to register for the first time, and guess what, it did it again the next year without any hiccups, i saw my neighbors having to spend money on their newer flashier cars, and i did nothing to her, she passed without any effort, and the last tune up had been like 15k miles before.
A really comfortable ride, even for our family of four, of which 3 are taller than 6', a bit tight on the backseats but could easily go from Las Vegas to L.A. without having to stop and stretch the legs.
The best part is that i sold her for a profit of a 50%, so i can say i'm a happy customer, and needless to say i'm getting another ford, i'm sure i'll continue to be a happy customer for the years to come. Glad to keep up buying american instead of imports.
4.38 out of 5 stars
179k Miles... so far.
Slumlord, 12/04/2002
1994 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
This has been the best car anyone in my
family has ever had. Bought for $7000
with about 30k on it, still going very
strong. Has to replace the water pump
at about 100k, aside from that only
gas, oil, tires, brake pads and love
have gone into the car. Gets 23 MPG or
so (no joke drove from pittsburgh to
indy on 3/4 of a tank), heat is hot and
A/C is cold. Very strong … acceleration
and plenty of room to pack friends in.
5 out of 5 stars
94 - year of the BEAST
Hartman, 12/12/2006
1994 Ford Explorer XL 2dr SUV 4WD
I have heard negative things about Explorers but in five years have not experienced them. I get 23 mpg hwy, which makes it the perfect travel car on my Ohio-Tenn trips for school. It conquered everything I threw at it as an immature 1st time 4wd owner (seriously I'm surprised this car is not stranded in a certain mudpit in Middle Tennessee). The most comfortable car, will haul it all, … routine work - brakes,belts,etc. is dirt cheap (and I am a poor college student!). I have 155,000 on it now, a third of which is my doing, without a headache. As expected, transmission wear was easily solved with Lucas trans-fix additive. An $8 bottle has worked miracles for 17k miles.
4.13 out of 5 stars
94Explorer
fordowner, 09/26/2002
1994 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
147,000 and still kicking. I've used the trcuk for Family outings, long trips,
boat towing, hunting and fishing trips, other than a few sets of tires and
brakes, I've replaced nothing. I'm religious about oil changes and have done
them every 5,000 miles, which is inbetween what Frod recommneds for light
(7,000) and Heavy (3,000) duty use, but the engine still runs strong and the …
A/C will still freeeze you out !
I'm about to get a 2003, so I hope I have the same experience !
1994 Explorer Highlights
XLT
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $253/month |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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