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Wulf, 07/27/2005
1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We've had nothing but problems with this car. The electrical systems fail constantly. We've had problems with the lights, the brakes, the turn signals, the power doors, the transmission, and the gauges.
gettin bags
pimp matt , 01/06/2004
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
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im gettin bags and paint and i have 18 in wheels fat system and exhaust
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kiiknzonka, 01/19/2004
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
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10K in repairs in 3 years. Seriously not kidding here. A drivers seat that breaks off the floor mount bracket and falls back, numerous ball joint, pinion seal, bearing replacements, seal leaks, differential leaks, drive train replacement, a radio that has a mind of it's own (which means it usually doesn't work, LED that petered out at year 2, high pitch squeeling from the rear passenger seat heater fan, and the list does go on further. My last vehicle was a Toyota pick-up that I owned for 16 years. In that time, I changed tires twice, installed a new set of brakes, and changed the oil regularly.
Loved it at first............BUT
Foxxii, 08/09/2002
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I first bought it, I really loved it. After a while, I wasn't so sure. With 3 children, it was very hard for them to enter and exit back seat. Not to mention the gas mileage stinks! I have recently looked into trading this vehicle and I must say that the trade in value of this SUV is very depressing. I will lose thousands of dollars. But it will be well worth it for me to get out of this thing! The ride is terrible. Feels like you're driving a truck! A/C doesn't work very well in extreme heat either. My overall rating of this vehicle is VERY POOR. Oh, I also forgot to mention that the rear window, where you open the back is leaking also.
Must be mechanically inclined
girlpower2004, 01/26/2004
1998 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Ford Explorer brand new and it had at least 5 recalls. The most significant would be the tires. I had very serious engine problems and Ford had to replace my engine twice.