1999 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews

The best SUV in America

Written by: bobby smith on 07/01/2008

Vehicle

1999 Ford Explorer 4 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD Utility

Review

I purchased this vehicle with 182,000 miles on it and it has run real good for me. It still doesn't use any oil, and all the power features work 100%. It also does real good on fuel 16-19 city, 21-24+ highway with the sohc v6 engine. The Eddie Bauer leather seats are real comfortable. It has a sharp turning radius, and the 4x4 auto gets great traction.

Favorite Features

The great fuel economy, 4x4, relabilty, Eddie Bauer leather, looks, 6 disc cd player, that it's Americain made.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing really

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Absolutely Love my Explorer

Written by: BB on 05/23/2008

Vehicle

1999 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD Utility

Review

I purchased my Explorer after my GMC Sonoma was totaled. My back was injured so I was needed something comfortable and reliable. I found it in the Explorer. I have had only two mechanical problems: locking mechanism went out on the drivers door this year ($500incl labor) and the “GEM” module went out so I don’t have washer fluid on the windshield ($300 for part from Ford). Otherwise very reliable. Overall great SUV.

Favorite Features

Reliablility! Comfortable and sense of safety! Lots of room, keypad on door. Cruise control, AC is cold.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing but gas mileage. Though I know there have been some improvements on the newer models.

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Just keeps running

Written by: grahame on 03/19/2008

Vehicle

1999 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLS 4WD Utility

Review

Purchased new and maintained. Kind of wish it would give me excuse to get rid of it, after almost nine years it would be nice to drive something different. It just keeps running and at this stage is not worth much as a trade in. It hauls construction materials, has pulled trailer, been in Northern Ontario and Quebec in the winter and is safe and reliable. I read about people with transmission issues and drive train issues but so far it's been bulletproof.

Favorite Features

Good hauler on renovation projects and moving my kids out. Rides best when it has at least 1,000 pounds in it.

Suggested Improvements

Lacks acceleration and it rides like the body on frame solid axle truck it is.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Great Bang for the Buck!

Written by: Fedgar on 03/18/2008

Vehicle

1999 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport Utility

Review

I am long-time Ford fan. Have owned three Explorer, hands-down one of the best products ever made by Ford. Plan on buying an '06 soon. Will definitely get the 4 door next time, but the two-door is very maneuverable in city traffic. Easy to park, very reliable.

Favorite Features

Turning radius, SOHC V6 (versus the OHV V6)

Suggested Improvements

They've already made them all in the new models.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Perferct car

Written by: SOHCv6 on 02/02/2008

Vehicle

1999 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport 4WD Utility

Review

Very reliable, 5 speed automatic and low gears just perfect. Good gas mileage for the powerful truck. It does 16.5 in the city

Favorite Features

4wd; LSD; Sohc; 5speed automatic; 2 door SUV very convenient; leather seats; auto lamp; 6 cd changer

Suggested Improvements

N/A

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Reliable and Comfortable

Written by: David on 01/07/2008

Vehicle

1999 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD Utility

Review

Bought used w/20,000 and am now up to 170,000 - no major problems. Replaced the ball joints was the biggest cost item. The Explorer has always started and is great in the snow, 4WD is superb and easy to operate. Had a Jeep Cherokee, which also was great in 4WD, but the Explorer is much more comfortable and roomy. Visibility is also very good. Worth a lot more than it's valued at, not sure why it gets any low ratings (because It's American I think).

Favorite Features

Great room, comfortable. 4WD is great.

Suggested Improvements

Bouncy ride, center storage bin is awkward, improve the ball joint design.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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My XLS that I just recently crashed

Written by: crazy zach and x xls on 12/05/2007

Vehicle

1999 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLS 4WD Utility

Review

I had a 1999 Ford Explorer XLS, by far the most amazing truck I''ve ever had. It made its noises in the suspension and so on but it was to be expected with the way I drove. It was really fast 0-50 and then getting from there up was a little slow but still not an issue. I recently tottaled it unfortunately after investing a good amount of money in it. I spun it 3 or 4 times and then flipped it 3 to 5 times and then into the woods and walked away scot free only little cuts from the glass a bruise on the shoulder from the seatbelt and a bump on the head and cut from glass. This car saved my life. I very, very highly recomend it for first time drivers

Favorite Features

The v6 engine was good on gas. Sounds system wasn't too horrible either

Suggested Improvements

Improvement in suspension. Kinda noisy and not too smooth of a ride all the time

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Still Running Great

Written by: Maureen on 11/19/2007

Vehicle

1999 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport 4WD Utility

Review

I've had my Explorer Sport for several years & and now at 133k & several WI winters later its still running well. The alternator is the only significant part that's failed. Keep up with the regular maintenance & you shouldn't have problems. Perfect for driving around town & for hauling things. I'll probably be replacing this one with another '02 or '03 since those were the last years for the 2DR.

Favorite Features

The 4WD is great in snow & off road situations.

Suggested Improvements

Make the towing package a standard feature. Also the interior quality could be improved.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Poor fuel economy

Written by: Mi on 08/21/2007

Vehicle

1999 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport 4WD Utility

Review

I had to replace the engine head although there was coolant in the tank. Fuel economy is terrible. It now barely makes about 13 mpg.

Favorite Features

Ride is comfortable. Off road is good.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel economy should be certainly improved

0 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Loving it

Written by: scooter on 08/18/2007

Vehicle

1999 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport 4WD Utility

Review

Handles great, good turnning radius, not much of a blind spot, low maintenance

Favorite Features

4wd

Suggested Improvements

Tire jack is not secure, rattles and bumps rear tail light assembly causing brake light bulb to go bad

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