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4.2 out of 5 stars
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2.63 out of 5 stars

Not for little people

pmm, 04/13/2005
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this car from my sister for my husband. He was happy driving to work and home. My primary vehicle blew a rod in the engine so I had to drive this car for six months while I saved for a new car. I drive a lot and I am only 5 ft. tall. This car has got to be the most uncomfortable vehicle made. It has been very reliable but I need to be put in traction now, plus the $75-85 weekly gas bill I could have just skipped the experience and paid a car note (minus chiropractor bills) instead.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

96 Explorer V8 AWD

Matt Ross, 03/11/2002
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 7 people found this review helpful

The 96 Explorer has been an excellent vehicle. Besides a few maintenance issues which were covered under the extended warranty which I highly recommend purchasing, the vehicle has been excellent for me and my family. It is extremely flexible to your needs and is a great vehicle.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Driving on SNOW STORMS

udarab88, 12/13/2012
1996 Ford Explorer XL 2dr SUV 4WD
1 of 9 people found this review helpful

This is not a good SUV to drive on heavy snow high ways. Specially 4x4. I spinned twice and hit on the edge of the highway safety guards. I was driving 30mph on a 70mph road. Please use 2 wheel drive on high ways when its really bad on roads.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my Explorer

SusieQsSUV, 10/04/2003
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I enjoy driving the Explorer. It's comfortable, dependable and great on gas mileage. It's stylish.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Dependable Ford Explorer

jeradoh, 10/13/2003
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Well built, easy to maintain, safe vehicle.

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