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Jk, 03/27/2004
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
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Never had a mechanical problem Now have 105000 mi.
It starts, that's where it ends
colonelredsock, 09/08/2008
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
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I bought this vehicle (91k miles) for the 4wd, which works just fine. I'm now around 150k miles, some suspension problems. What's most frustrating has to be all the little things. Here's the list: rear wiper, oustide temp on mirror, Cruise control, led lights on/around cd player (had to replace with aftermarket cd player), lights no longer come on when you open doors, levers on both seats broke, fog lights don't work, headlights occasionally short out while on the road, all door locks work occasionally at best, I've had to replace upper and lower joints, passenger mirror fell out! All this and not to mention it gets lousy gas mileage. I get 15 mpg if I'm lucky.
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GregFordExpSport, 11/04/2002
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
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Always wanted an SUV and loved the look of the 2-Door Ford Explorer Sport. I purchased a 1998 program vehicle in Jan, 2000. I've had the heating/AC "arm assembly" replaced. I've had 3 sets of brake pads (all around) replaced this year alone. The radio LED is beginning to fade in and out. I had to replace the EGER valve...woke up one morning and the darn thing wouldn't turn over! Fog lights simply will not work for very long before having to replace. Extremely rough ride, gas mileage is horrible. Would I buy another Explorer? I don't think so.
V-8 is overkill
Steve, 07/10/2006
1998 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD
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I bought this used 1998 with 100,000 miles on the odometer. At the same time I purchased a 2000 with the SOHC V6. The V8 increases towing capacity by about 500lbs, but the fuel economy is awful (8 city/12 hwy) compared to the V6 (17 city/22 hwy). This vehicle had its fair share of squeaks, rattles, and other unsettling noises, yet had a very compliant ride and willing performance. I'm happy to report no troubles at all with this truck (excluding the poor fuel economy).
Couldn't be happier.
frank m calabrese, 04/17/2003
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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I dressed this thing up like a "mid premium" level SUV for the high 20's. Dollar for dollar, feature for feature I'd stack it up against any other mid size SUV, domestic or imported. Its a good looking vehicle, has great pickup, and has lots of neat ammenities that come standard.