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5 out of 5 stars

Reliable inexpensive Ford Explorer XLT 4wd SUV

OBXNC, 09/22/2016
2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I bought this Explorer in 2008 with 88,000 miles on the 4.0 motor. I bought it from a friend so I know the service was regularly done. I had a full 90,000 mile service to include replacing the coolant, transfer boxes and transmission oil/filter, brake pads, etc. Cost over $1,200 but it was obviously well worth it. I now have 188,000 miles and other than oil changes/tire rotations I have replaced the battery and a fuel pump. That's it. The motor burns no oil, the AC works great, the 4WD and all the electronics still work great. The gas consumption leaves something to be desired but as this is my surf fishing and Lab riding vehicle I plan on keeping it a good while. I originally bought it because of the good price on it and to hold me over until I could afford a newer 4 Runner, of which I've had two. It has been such a good value I'm going to see just how far it will go. I'm personally very pleased with this vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my baby

Felice, 11/18/2017
2000 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I was afraid of driving in snow until I drove this, and camping is easier with space to pack it all.

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice Ford Vehicle

glett, 07/16/2010
2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

We purchased at 115,000 miles and sold it at 185,000 miles. Solid reliable vehicle mechanically. No major mechanical issues! Little things went wrong like driver's side auto window, electrical issues with factory radio/cd player. However, it always started in cold, never leaked fluids and maintained the V6 power and 4-wheel drive.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

One Phrase: The Best

bosshog85, 07/31/2012
2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck as the 2nd owner with 130K miles on it. The 5.0L V8 engine is a huge plus and the transmission shifts smoothly still. I still do notice the common problems in it like the radio display on the Mach stereo system going out and the rear wiper only working about 50% of the time, but they're only minor problems. The leather seats have really held out well over the years and is built to last! The premium Mach stereo system is definitely a plus with the nice bass it booms out :] Probably going to run this truck until it dies. This truck is definitely a great example of Ford's amazing quality and superiority. Would recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2000 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0L Shocking Still

ewjayester, 08/14/2012
2000 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD
29 of 36 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle used, after my Toyota Land Cruiser was totaled. I wanted another SUV/Truck that I could use as a work horse. I had no faith in the vehicle at all, none what so ever. I drove it hard and still do, I didn't wash it, wasn't thinking about its maintenance, and the thing continued to, if I must say, (EXPLORE). No issues with any type of upkeep or problems of service lights, strange noises, anything falling apart, which was my fore thought of Fords all my life. Needless to say it just hit 140k and purrs like a kitten. The engine is super strong, which is one reason my title of the review states shocking, and still going strong. I'm now a believer in Ford. A GT40 is next.

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