Used 2004 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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lariat04, Milan, NH, 04/21/2015
updated 05/01/2017
Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
bought my wifes explorer in 2006, with 9400 miles. at about 20,000 miles the tranny started hitching, we ignored it until got so bad we couldnt drive it.had the tranny rebuilt for 2,500 bucks. come find out there were a lot of 03,04 with the same problem. ford should have had a recall on these, if your looking at these yrs make sure u ask about the trannys! other hen that my wife loves her explorer, we live in maine and it it does great in snow
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Great SUV
VA4WD, 01/30/2009
Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this Explorer in Jan 2004 after looking at Toyota Nissan and Chevy. The 2004 Explorer had the others beat in many categories: excellent handling on curvy roads yet smooth riding over bumps and rough roads, V6 has great oomph in town and on the highway, well laid out dash and interior, very attractive and durable cloth seats on the XLS model. Having owned this Ford for 5 years it has been a very reliable and faithful companion. Warranty repairs included a transmission fix a rear differential leak, no more trouble out of either after the initial repair. After warranty repairs have been to install a starter as the old one was slowing down. Thanks Ford for making a great SUV!
What a waste!
Jennifer, 10/22/2009
Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Ok so I bought my explorer NEW Paid way to much and now 5 years later I am still paying for it both payments and over whelming repairs! I have gone thru 3 rear ends, 2 water pumps, 4 sets of tires because of there state of the art anti-slip crap eats tires right of the thing. Rear windsheild wiper caught on fire yes smoke and flames because it over heated called Ford they don't care! Needs another rear end, and now a cam! I have nothing nice to say about Ford anymore! My whole family owned Ford vehicals and the last one is out the door, whats even funnier is my father the Ford man just bought an 86 Dodge pickup runs better then any of the Fords he has ever owned! Explorer 108,000 miles on it
Ten months old with 10,000 miles
NewLightArt, 10/07/2004
Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle! Subtly stylish, very comfortable, all with superior driving dynamics. Not too big on the outside, with major people/cargo capacity inside. Stable and predictable handling, even when driven very hard- moves very well for its size and weight. Unmatched on- road feel. Everyone who has driven it loves it. The size, safety features and crash test scores make me feel very safe driving it. I live on the coast and it does well off-roading on the beach. So far it's holding up just fine, I have some minor issues but they are all covered by TSB's. Switch to full synthetic oil at first change; engine will sound much better during startup and under load.
Love my Explorer!
Mandy, 04/20/2008
Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Explorer brand new from the dealership. I was contacted for minimal recalls that did not affect the driving performance. The only problem I ever had was a problem with my back window not wanting to roll up or down. It was out of warranty so I had to pay to fix it. During the warranty period I even had my stearing wheel changed because it started to show some worn spots. I think some of the people who complain about cars don't know how to take care of them. If you change your oil and fluids regulary you shouldn't have many problems.
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