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3.9 out of 5 stars
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3.13 out of 5 stars

its okay

clint, 03/10/2004
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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I bought my explorer about a year ago when it had 94,000 miles. Now it has 104,000. It makes noises when you drive. I was told to replace the shocks so I did. It help somewhat but mad the misstake and put rancho shocks on. Supper rough ride!! I bought leather seats for it and realy like them. Engine seems like a good one except when below 25 degrees, then makes funny noises when started. I would recomend, but trading in, in the next week for a pick-up.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Way to go Explorer

John 999, 03/20/2004
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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After an accident, I needed a cheap car fast. This six year old Explorer with 90,000 + miles has become our #1 vehicle. The six cyl. gives me over 23 MPG. Go figure. Great for hauling kids to college. Ride is stiff, but you can't have it all. My first Ford in 25 years, but it won't be the last.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

pretty happy

ronnieleg, 10/15/2002
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
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very trucklike, but if i wanted a wussy car-like truck, i'd have bought a pathfinder. V8 is great for towing heavy weight buy mileage is abysmal. that's the trade-off. cant have everything in life.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

98 XLT 130k

moviper, 03/05/2002
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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This is our third Explorer. I just love them. This one has 130,000 miles on it but it run and looks great. I wish I had gotten the V8 this time but only because I tow a trailer. I have put a air bag module on it and a Clutch fan. Other than that and some new tires it always goes.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

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Jk, 03/27/2004
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Never had a mechanical problem Now have 105000 mi.

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