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3.75 out of 5 stars

oh, the ambivalence!

readyiv, 10/24/2002
2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD
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There is so much to laud about my 'Splorer. To wit: Firm, contoured and supportive seats with terrific leg support. Easy control placement especially with the controls conveniently placed on the steering wheel. Responsive auto temp control. Tons o'cargo room. Idiot-proof AWD system that chuckles at snow. The heated seats are fantastic. In the "humpf" category - A jarring, teeth- rattling ride on most surfaces. A voracious fuel appetite for its strong but unrefined V8. Shoddy rear wiper system. Overall - good value for the money but be prepared for a trucklike ride combined (assuming a V8) with the fuel economy of a 747.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Pretty Good So Far

explorerowner, 04/06/2006
2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
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I bought the Explorer over the Cherokee, even though the Cherokee had more options, at a lower price. My truck drives very well, and has incurred very few problems. The paint job of the vehicle is another issue. My black paint is cracking on the roof and hood of the car. I have always washed and waxed the car thoroughly, and wish this would not happen. The paint on the roof racks is also coming off.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Relibility Problems with Ford.

Michael Cazeres, 11/05/2002
2000 Ford Explorer XLS 4dr SUV
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I have had the car for a little over 2 years, with 22,000 miles on it. My local dealership recently had to replace the transmission, a very expensive propositon if it wasn't under warranty. Other problems: air conditioner rattles, problems with the fuel gauge, accelerator pedal, noises from loose fitting parts. Ford also said they would not cover a rental car while they fixed this problem, even though it is under warranty. Not a good idea to bring repeat business! Anything amazing to say? Yes, I got a good deal on it, but other than that, I would buy a Japanese vechile next time.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

The Owner of a Ford Explorer

burnt on ford, 03/03/2004
2000 Ford Explorer XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
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I purchased this vehicle brand new and paid around 25000 dollars for it and I has been a nightmare. Not only did the dealership try to screw me out of the rebate the transmission has been replaced 3 times in 55000 miles and the thermostat has been replaced 4 times in 70000 miles. Ford has been absolutly useless in helping me. I tried to trade it in and of course they didnt want it either. I will never buy another ford I will buy foreign first.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great SUV!

smpavlikk, 03/13/2004
2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
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Love the truck! Always reliable, Lots of room, great Pick up!(V-8) Gonna Miss it, have to sell got company car. Held its value well!

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