Used 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD Consumer Reviews
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Can't complain one bit
roller_k, Fremont, CA, 05/21/2011
Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought my 96 in 98 with 14000 miles on it. 12 years and 160,000 miles later and it never had a breakdown. The transmission never gave me problems. Only problem after many years was the link to the auto transmission and the back door lock had problems that I never took it in for. I did most of the scheduled maintenance myself and I'm no real mechanic. Great vehicle from Ford.
Amazingly Tough!!!
glenniz, Fairfield, NC, 03/11/2014
Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this 1996 XLT as a first car for my daughter to learn how to drive and then I was going to sell it. Well guess what....I'm going to do some maintenance on it and keep it for myself. The 5.0L motor is amazing and the transmission shifts like it was new (this vehicle has 185,000 miles on it). It still gets 18 mpg in the city and about 23 mpg on the Hwy. and has absolutely NO oil leaks!!! I'm Impressed!!!!!
WHAT I EXPECT FROM AN EXPLORER
Kevin B, Marion, IN, 12/17/2015
updated 06/21/2018
Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned a lot of Ford Explorers over the years from a 76 Ford Explorer Truck to a Camper Special to even owning a 92 Ford Explorer SUV with all them having accept for the camper special having V6 or inline 6 cylinder engines, but my latest is the AWD V8 which is a work of art to me. This truck in dependable and reliable. Of course I know it is not used to go rock climbing and is for normal to mid off road use, unlike most try to think it should be. In my opinion this SUV is what it should do an average to above average SUV
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216,000 Work horse
Karrie, Seattle, WA, 04/05/2016
Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought this 3 years ago with only 174,000 miles on her and now 216,000 miles and still runs great. Only put radiator, water pump, tires and oil changes might need a rack and pinion soon but runs strong. Going to try and keep her running for another 216,000 miles...
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Sure footed ride
Anonymous, 12/07/2010
Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
92,000 miles on 5.0 L and it still looks and runs almost like new. Terrible gas mileage(16)and some engine noise. I've pulled a 16 ft box trailer all over, it has plenty of power and suspension, just doesn't have the long wheel base for stability.Love the short turning radius, tight suspension, and awd traction. No significant repairs other than the heater controls are shot, can't turn it off - damper? On the second set of brake pads and have just recently started noticing rotor warp on original set. Still uses zero oil between changes. On the second set of tires. Original muffler and suspension!! No rust. This vehicle has been babied, but it is still runs and looks great at 14.
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