By drifter on 04/25/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Explorer SUV Sport 2dr SUV
Review
I don't know where to start.With 68K
miles engine died (chain tensioner
failed),paint is allready chipped and
faded,running boards are all
rusty,hood lootch broke off recently,
drivers seat frame and seat latch
broken too,rear differential makes
horrible hissing sound,front bearings
and ball joints failed also,radio LED
is blinking all the time,one of the
control panel lights died,check engine
light coming on and off constantly,had
to replace lower and upper intake
gaskets and idle motor(engine wouldn't
start in cold weather,faulty
headlights switch,terrible gas mileage
and the list goes on and on...This is
my lesson, last Ford EVER.
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By jaason on 04/24/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Explorer SUV XLT 4dr SUV AWD
Review
I bought the car new. ItÂ’s a good
reliable vehicle, especially
considering the features and 4 wheel
drive components. The car handles well
in high winds, up hills, and fully
loaded. The cargo compartment is
spacious, enough for 4 people for a week
of camping. The Explorer, for me, is the
right size for most all situations, easy
to handle, and well built enough for
off-road use. Easily handles the worst
weather.
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By TheBrain on 04/18/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Explorer SUV XLT 4dr SUV AWD
Review
I have had this SUV for 26 months and
love it! Plenty of power out of the
engine and the 4x4 has gotten me (into
and) out of many muddy situations.
Drives like a car and sits like a
truck. I spend a lot of time in this
toy and the seats are holding up quite
nicely.
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By 6CF on 04/15/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Explorer SUV XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
Required new engine with only 66,000
miles, and replaced head gasket for
$1200 just one month prior -- big
waste. Cost to repair more than value
of vehicle!
By the way I changed the oil every
5000 miles.
Don't buy a Ford!
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By Jk on 03/27/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Explorer SUV XLT 4dr SUV AWD
Review
Never had a mechanical problem Now have
105000 mi.
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By John 999 on 03/20/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Explorer SUV XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
After an accident, I needed a cheap car
fast. This six year old Explorer with
90,000 + miles has become our #1
vehicle. The six cyl. gives me over 23
MPG. Go figure. Great for hauling kids
to college. Ride is stiff, but you
can't have it all. My first Ford in 25
years, but it won't be the last.
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By clint on 03/10/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Explorer SUV XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
I bought my explorer about a year ago
when it had 94,000 miles. Now it has
104,000. It makes noises when you
drive. I was told to replace the shocks
so I did. It help somewhat but mad the
misstake and put rancho shocks on.
Supper rough ride!! I bought leather
seats for it and realy like them.
Engine seems like a good one except
when below 25 degrees, then makes funny
noises when started. I would recomend,
but trading in, in the next week for a
pick-up.
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By mary fullerton on 03/02/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Explorer SUV Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
I have had this vehicle since it's
birth and am sad to sell it as it has
NEVER left me stranded- and has done
very well in 2 small accidents. The
tures ROCK, and I love the steering
controls for heat, cruise, tunes. I
have a bunch of kids and moved into a
Toyota Sequoia. I only hate that they
don't hold their value due to so many
program cars!
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By Dave H on 02/26/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Explorer SUV XL 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
Purchased for way below book and made
up the difference in repairs. Power
steering, torshion bars, shocks,
ignition and ABS all repaired in 14
months. Every 3 months I was in
getting something else fixed. $2000
out the window. Anyone want to buy a
Ford?
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By Dave Madrid on 02/23/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Explorer SUV XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
Although my Explorer has had minor
powertrain repairs, they occurred
during the 6y/75K extended warranty.
My other complaint is the driver's
side seat recliner lever which was
placed in a terrible location. It has
broken off since every time you exit
the vehicle, you hit the lever with
your left leg. Other than the lever, I
love my Explorer because it still does
a lot of things well.
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