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very good auto
blevit, 12/22/2002
1998 Ford Explorer XL 4dr SUV
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Have driven this auto 70,000 miles with little or no problems. I recommend this vehicle to anyone. Chuck
Only a month
Mad driver, 11/01/2008
1998 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
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I have had this car for only a month, 100,000 miles you expect to have some problems. However this is just to much, even with a waranty! First off the transfer case went out, then the heater, as well as the ball joints on the front end, oh yeah and my brake lights decided to short out, as well as all the lights in the car! I could have been in a really bad accident if someone didn't tell me my brake lights didn't work. The electrical problems are so bad! One day things run great and the next, nothing works (windows, lights, sun roof, windshield wipers, etc.)! Stay away from this car because your safety means more then a sweet looking ride!
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Tried and true
TCap, 01/02/2003
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
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My 1998 Ford Explorer has been one of the most reliable vehicles I've ever owned. I've averaged 19.8 MPG consistently in combined city / highway driving. At 127,000 miles it still has the original spark plugs and wires,I changed the serpentine belt at 110,000 miles even though it didn't need it and the battery at 97000. I replaced the brakes one time. After over 5 years on the road it passed its first smog check! The clear coat paint is as good as new (garage kept and detailed every 6 mos.) Towed a car trailer and car one time at freeway speeds and over the grapevine here in California, total trip time 4.5 hours not a single problem. Tough truck!
Great
Tana, 02/21/2003
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
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It is great. it was so much fun to drive.it is worth the money!!!!!!!!!!
Explorer Sport 4x4
markandleigh, 03/02/2002
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
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My wife loved this vehicle for 3 years until she got a Nissan Pathfinder. The Explorer's ride is bonejarring and it drifts a lot on the highway. It seems like you are always fighting it instead of having a nice relaxing cruise (yes, the alignment is ok). I have had a few problems out of it, but overall it has been fairly reliable. Did I mention a very poor resale value? We have lost thousands of dollars when compared to other import SUVs.