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Tough Little Explorer
llibst, 06/25/2003
Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV
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Six years and almost 90,000 miles this 97 Explorer Sport has been on of the most bullet proof vehicles our family has ever owned. Even survived a roll over collision in west Texas snow. No major mechanical problems, the single overhead cam engine just keeps running, no problems with a/c, electrical, sound system. Tires even seem to last longer than other SUVs we've owned
I'm going to miss my '99 Explorer Sport
mewsgal, 11/05/2003
Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV
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I absolutely loved my Ford Explorer Sport and am going to miss it terribly. It had 181,000 miles on it and was still going strong when I totaled it. I never had a single mechanical problem other than I had to replace the transmission at 170,000 miles but that was not unexpected.
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This is a great Car!
CarSearcher, 06/26/2003
Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV
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I read all the other reviews, and it seems only the people who have problems post here. I for one have enjoyed this car very much. I've had NO repair problems at all, just normal maintenance. No rattles, no qwerks at all, everything works like the day I bought it... even after 60K miles. Good job Ford!!
Expected Better
EJEXplorer, 01/06/2003
Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV
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I neww people who had good luck with their explorers. I have enjoyed mine but have had to invest money into many repairs, some back to back, making it inconvienient. I have 85k on it now but have had to have front suspension work done, intake manifold work, fuel injector work, cooling system overhalled and other repairs.Interior tears up fast. Console and drivers seat are torn up and rear seatbelts are stuck and not usuable (unsafe). Im dissapointed.
Sporty and Fun!
AngelOU, 08/24/2007
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.