Used 1998 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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Love , love this car
PoppyQueen , 10/14/2019
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
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I’ve driven my Explorer xlt for years and years and still love it. I absolutely HATE the newer body styles of the 2011 and newer which is why I don’t buy a new one. Over the years we’ve had to replace the radiator, tires, brakes, windshield and back window. Also a controller for the interior lights... All in all not much over 20 years. The leather has held up great except the console that got a hole in it from my elbow. We had new leather put on it recently. It burns a little more oil now, but it’s 21+years old. I love that it has a 24 gallon tank and I only fill up once or twice a month. I love the little display on the ceiling that shows my direction and the outside temperature. Also love the automatic headlight that has an adjustable delay.. And best of all I love the looks of it and the V8 and all wheel drive... I love this car so much I get anxiety if I even think of getting a newer car. The only modifications we’ve made is my husband got heated seats installed for me several years ago...
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My 1998 Explorer Made it to 268,000 Miles
Emir Santana, 02/25/2017
1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD
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I bought My 1998 Eddie Bauer Edition Ford Explorer used back in 2001 at about 58,000 miles overall I have loved my car, but then it was my first car :) .It stood up to 16 years of constantly hauling heavy DJ equipment and speakers to all my DJ gigs and performances over the years, even constant driving up and down the mountains of Colorado. Over it's long life It has had a few problems like the Multifunction switch going out twice (controls your Cruise control, turn signals and wipers etc) however I did have to rebuild my engine at about 170,000 miles after constantly driving up into the high altitude mountains of Denver Colorado while hailung DJ equipment. I did start running in to an issue with car alarm system in the last 2 years randomly going off, I believe due to a malfunctioning door so had to stop locking my doors when I didn't have anything of value in the car. Finally at 268,000 miles this week my Transmission Reverse just went out so it's probably time to let the car go as a repair will cost between 1800 and 3800 depending on who does it and if they also decide to do the front differential which has issues now as well. Still drives forward perfectly so I guess I just gotta be a forward thinking person LOL and never go back. The car has been pretty reliable overall and has lasted me years it's kind of sad that it's time to part ways but it has served me well over the years and the cargo space has been great for all my DJ equipment. Personally I kind of want to buy a newer model Ford Explorer, but I have a wife that really doesn't want me to buy another one :( LOL so the debate goes on as we research reliable SUV cars... (which is how I came to find this in the first place) LOL - [HTML removed]
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Fun but Noisy
Blanston12, 04/17/2002
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
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Good performance, comfortable to ride, very stable but corners slopy, interior noisy at freeway speed. Have had some problems under fixed under warrenty, rear wiper (x2), Transmission, gas tank sensor. It performed well but not sure I would buy another.
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jaason, 04/24/2004
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
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I bought the car new. Its a good reliable vehicle, especially considering the features and 4 wheel drive components. The car handles well in high winds, up hills, and fully loaded. The cargo compartment is spacious, enough for 4 people for a week of camping. The Explorer, for me, is the right size for most all situations, easy to handle, and well built enough for off-road use. Easily handles the worst weather.
I'll stay with General Motors!
Bu_BU, 07/02/2002
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
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After buying Vehicle @ 40,000 Miles, Dealer Was terrible. I gave them the Check and was told that there was only 1 Key and they wanted $65.00 for key and programing. Engine makes a noise I never heard before it sounds like the engine is rattling after you restart engine when it is warmed up. Noise Goes away as quick as it comes. V=6 SOHV is under powered for towing and 5 speed trans. is ok when it shifts. The Best Part of a ford is the transmission as they Shifts smooth unlike the G.M's. Lack of Torgue. It does have a Good turning radius. Feels like the Rear wheels stop before the body,Need I say any More???