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Van, 07/27/2007
1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
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This is probably the best vehicle I have ever owned. Handles great, good steering, stable for type, gets excellent gas mileage, tows travel trailer easly with outstanding towing mileage @ 12.5 and plenty of power to pull up long steep grades. Has never been a problem, comfortable seats even with long days, have driven as much as 750 miles in a day and still going strong. Outstanding!
i love my car/truck
brant, 08/26/2007
1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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I bought my 97 used at my cousins car lot and I loved it since day 1. Mileage and power was a little low but the k&n high flow air filter does help a lot. The only repairs I've done are your usual high wear items like brakes, shocks, tune up and 3000 mile oil and filter. I have great power and get around 15-18 mpg. Great interior space. This one is a joy to drive and I must say very safe to own. My dad saw an accident with a newer one that went into the rear of full size car that totalled the car and the suv was still very drivable. Since this accident my dad has finally bought an Explorer and he just loves his 98 explorer sport to death and now is a loyal explorer owner.
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LOVE THIS CAR
yohan, 12/21/2002
1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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I am a 17 year old kid, and i am very happy to have and explorer. I have been around cars all of my life and it is one of the nicest smoothest SUV's around. I is comfortable has plenty of room and do well offroading. The 5.0 V- 8 is an extremely great engine other than using up gas when you mash the pedal but this car is great
Good Car but you have to know how to fix
Gregory , 08/06/2007
1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD
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My Ford has 203k on it now. It's good and has the same engine but I replaced both front and back timing tenshioners. These were easy to do because they are located outside the engine. I read this has to be done or your engine will go away! I guess I am lucky because the guides never broke and I never had to go inside the engine. The rest of the car is 100% quality, never an issue with anything. Much better than my Benz that had constant issues with electrical problems. Like all German cars do. I love American cars because they dont have nagging problems like import cars have. They just work. The CD player failed ( Sony Made) and this seems to be a problem all for cars have
Sporty and Fun!
AngelOU, 08/24/2007
1997 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV
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My parents ordered this Explorer from the factory, custom-made for them. It has performed well after being shipped around the world, including surviving a typhoon. Regular maintenance is a must, and you will have to fix things as they break. We replaced the CD player with an MP3 player after the 6 disc changer went out. A few minor repairs along the way, but nothing more than a few hundred dollars a year. It's now my college car, and I'm enjoying it! The gas mileage is less than desirable, but it's normal for an SUV. The paint looks excellent with regular washings and waxings. The plastic covering on the driver's side seat has broken from regular use, though. Speakers stink.