Used 1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD Consumer Reviews
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97 Ford Explorer EB AWD
alg115, Cliffside Park, NJ, 09/04/2011
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
Truck is a beast. Yea it does suck gas but if you drive like a normal person, you'll be fine. Pushing 265000k; truck is still on the road. No leaks little rust, but very reliable. SAfe for the kids and easy to drive. This is one of my favorite style of trucks; has alot of room inside while disguising it on the outside. doing little cosmetics to eventually sell, already have 3 buyers...lol...at 265K..Love this Truck. AG
Great value for the price
Jeff, 04/22/2008
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I'm amazed at other reviewers complaining because they bought a used vehicle and it had maintenance problems. If the hood won't stay up, replace the supports for $20. After a decade or so they might have worn out. Overall, other than the radio, this is a well designed vehicle which when properly maintained will last and last. The V6 has almost as much horsepower as the V8, but gets almost the same milage as well, so you might as well get the V8 and its increased towing capability. Mileage will depend on how you drive it, I'm getting 20 MPG combined, and I know of one man who's getting 30 MPG (mostly highway).
200,000 and still strong
Jeeper, 12/19/2009
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've got about 209,000 miles on the 5.0 liter V8, and still running strong. I had to replace the transfer case at about 150,0000, but I was pulling a trailer a lot, often pushing the limits of what the vehicle is rated to pull. It's still my daily driver, and couldn't be happier with the longevity, and what I've gotten for my money. No, it doesn't get great gas mileage, but it's a 4500 lb vehicle with a V8 engine, what do you expect?
disappointed
sanjdip, 02/01/2003
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was disappointed with the drive when I compare it to the 4runner. It drives like a truck and it has no pick up even though I have an 8 cylinder. The rear door doesn't unlock automatically and we need to jiggle the outside handle to allow the passenger to get out. And worst, the heating system went out and cost us $1200 and apparently they improved the unit but their is no recall on it. I don't want to buy a ford again.
1997 Eddie Bauer Explorer
mseinfeld, 06/30/2002
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
This has been the worst purchase I have ever made. The quality on this truck is terrible! I have averaged $200-$300 per month in repairs not including normal wear and tear items tires and brakes. Nothing has ever been cover and both Ford and the dealership have refused to help in any way. I cannot stress enough how poor the quality is of this vehicle. I cannot wait to get rid of it and I will never buy a Ford product again.
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