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Used 1998 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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3.25 out of 5 stars

The Little Stuff

scottygondo, 04/11/2003
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

2nd Explorer to have the rear wiper die, moldings loosen, CD player and disc changer blink at 50k. Ford says, "it is no longer under warranty". Shouldn't a stock stereo not start to loose it's lighted display at 30k? Dealer couldn't fix it without "sending it out" for a month and charging me. Shouldn't it be fixed, warranty or no warranty? No, go spend $300 at local Ford authorized service center to fix the player if you want it fast. I was told there it is a "common" problem. If so, recall the darn things! The rear wiper is just a joke. Nothing else needs to be said.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I will never drive a regular car again!

vcrawf1207, 12/30/2002
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

If you tons of driving like I do,you will love the comfort,and ruggedness, however it does really use the gas! Very comfortableand reliable here where the snowloves to fall!

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Explorer Sport

qtrhorsegal, 02/09/2003
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

After owning my 1998 Explorer Sport for a year I am looking forward to trading it in. The vehicle handles poorly! Feeling as if you're going to tip at 40mph is not a good feeling. The V-6 engine has good pickup but the gas mileage is awful! As far as design goes, the Explorer Sport is pleasing to look at but lacks in interior design and comfort. It has good storage capacity. To sum it up, the Explorer Sport is nothing more then a Ford Ranger with a topper and I won't miss mine when it's gone.

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5 out of 5 stars

Comfy SUV!

Elias diaz, 03/25/2016
updated 09/29/2017
1998 Ford Explorer XL 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Ford explorer the best strong suv! Better than the other suv. Ford kick butts, specially my explorer Pure musclel! Take me anywhere i want to go Wherever, whenever!

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5 out of 5 stars

5.0 V-8 with 200,400K and still running strong!!

5.0 V-8 best known engine!, 04/12/2018
1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

A used vehicle should always be checked by a trusted mechanic!! For obvious reasons!!!!

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