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Awesome - except for the transmission
Exploder, 07/13/2008
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have 240,000 miles so far and the only complaint is the transmission. It cost $1800 to rebuild and it appears to be a common problem on 1995 - 2001 Explorers with over 100k miles. If you're looking at a used Explorer with 100k+ miles, pay attention to the transmission! Other than that we love this truck. It is great in snow, very comfortable, and extremely reliable (except when transmission left my wife stranded). Even with 240k miles I would not hesitate to drive it on a cross country trip. The fuel economy is around 14/18, which is about average for this type of vehicle. The vinyl on the center console cover will crack too. I have never seen one that wasn't cracked.
1996 Ford Explorer XLT V-8
s.kaldes, 04/30/2002
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
my boss got this vehicle with 12000 miles on it. i got to use it occasionally so when he decided to sellit i bought it with 65000 miles on it.I love the performance and torque this 5.0 litre has.Exterior still looks new.Gray leather still looks great.Only complaints are electrical, replacing hi brake light, fog lights, dash lite and steering wheel lite.
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Great daily driver...
6spdGTO, 08/23/2009
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Explorer for a year and a half now, with no major problems. I bought it to take my GTO off the road. It needed some work at the time of purchase: Front wheel bearings, a starter, thermostat, IAC motor, brakes and BF Goodrich All- Terrain tires. Recently, the transmission began acting up, but it is most likely an issue with a shift solenoid and separator plate gasket which is common in these models. Should be an easy fix. Due to it's short wheelbase, it also offroads great and is fun to drive in the snow or snotty mud. Over all, a great truck. After I drive the wheels off of this one, I will certainly buy another.
Very reliable & comfortable 4X4
jia1, 06/12/2002
1996 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my first American car, it is supurisingly reliable, exceeded my expectations. During three years of ownership, I had only two repairs, Heater control valve and idle air control valve went bad, both were easy fixes. The rest of running cost were just gas, maintenance and insurance. I am very happy with it will continue to buy American.
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dan`, 11/15/2002
1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
at 100K miles, needed some work, otherwise, not major work required except problem with paint during first 6 mmonths, but ford tool care of it n o problems