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1996 Ford Explorer
Michael Scott, 07/02/2003
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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Bought the vehicle for winter trips over the Sierra Nevada Mountains (I-80). Chains are often required. 4x4's are exempt. I have driven this vehicle through several bad snow storms and it has never broken loose. Snow performance is excellent.
1996 V8 Explorer
Dtownfb, 01/16/2003
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
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132k miles and 6.5 years later. Great vehicle for us. Very low maintenance. We had two recurring trouble areas, tires and fuel cutoff switch. Vehicle came with the Goodyear Wrangler RT/S. OK tire at best. Fuel cutoff switch while nice to have inthe vehicle is not in a good spot (passenger wheel well) On three different occasions my long legged friends have accidently hit the switch and cut the fuel to the vehicle. The only negative about the vehicle is the fuel economy. But what do you expect from a V8 engine, two ton vehicle. At 132k miles, still going strong with very few signs of showing its age.
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Suprised
TAM, 08/14/2003
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
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I am a Gm man and when I drove the Explorer, I was hooked. It drives great, the V8 is powerful and reliable and it loves gas. The interior is laid out convienently. I will buy another Ford Explorer the next time around.
My Experience as an Explorer Owner
keysfish, 05/26/2003
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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I have had the transmission and the 4WD components changed out by the Dealership twice. Although it is running properly now, I can't trust it anymore.
A Good Sport
TIMDOGG, 06/08/2003
1996 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV
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This has been one of the best vehicles I have owned. Bought in 3/99 with about 20000 miles now has 84000 and haven't had any major problems.