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By Gina C on 03/11/05 22:38 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Ford Explorer SUV XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
The 2004 Explorer XLS is a great deal for the money. The new body style brought in with the 2000 model adds much more stability and roominess to the vehicle. I am still surprised by its great turning radius, particularly for its size. Sound system is great. Cabin in surprisingly quiet cruising through town, but there is noise when driving on the freeway, as it isn't very aerodynamic. There does need to be an improvement upon gas mileage - the Explorer's Japanese competitors are much better in this area.
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By sgtswife3kids on 02/22/05 16:53 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Ford Explorer SUV XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Sporty sturdy truck, rides like a car. My first Ford - didn't know what to expect, but we are loving it.
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By mitchr77 on 11/17/04 10:56 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Ford Explorer SUV XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Very comfortable ride. Plenty of
storage and front seat space.
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By alec4455 on 09/25/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Ford Explorer SUV XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
it is a fun car to dive around town and
take kids to places
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By blupencl on 09/11/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Ford Explorer SUV XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Love it, but am disappointed in the
mileage. Got the least fancy one on the
lot (no huge tow package, for instance)
and still get only 14 in town. I've
been told that this will improve after
5000 miles. We shall see.
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By mestra on 06/30/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Ford Explorer SUV XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I've had a Toyota 4runner, 2001
explorer,2002 explorer and now a 2004
explorer and each year the handling
gets better and better. The Explorer
feels more stable and secure with every
years new model.
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By ESanchez on 06/14/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Ford Explorer SUV XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This SUV is truely built "Ford Tough."
It lives up to the standers that the
Ford Motor Company is known for. The
XLS model is built for 5 and is
confortable for a small family that
requires a spacious vehical. The fuel
economy is ok for an SUV and it's also
very confotable. This is a vehical for
a family with a smaller budget that
wants to enjoy a quality vehical!
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By Jarl Peltonen on 05/30/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Ford Explorer SUV XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I recently traded a 2002 Escape for the
Explorer XLS. My initial impressions
were for the added cargo space and
handling. The 2004 Explorer has
improved handling with a little swaying
in turns, but overall much improved.
The blind spots are almost non existent
due to the door pillar being further
back. The cabin is quiet at high
speeds vs. the Escape which was very
noisy. For the price this is a perfect
vehicle for my needs.
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By Sully 6 on 03/06/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Ford Explorer SUV XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I have never owned this vehicale so, I
don't know alot about it, however my
sister ownes a 2002-03 ford explorer
sport two door and she loves hers so I
don't think I did to bad even though
they could of took into concideration
about the gas milage.
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By lawyermommy on 03/02/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Ford Explorer SUV XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is the most economical of choices
in buying an SUV. You get a lot of car
without breaking the bank! We got this
with 0% financing, and still can't
believe our luck! Not only does it get
really impressive gas mileage (we're
averaging about 19 mpg) it has enough
room for all of our junk! My SIL has a
Durango- and she gets about 9-12 mpg-
and doesn't seem to have as much room
in the loading area.
I love it!
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