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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Great SUV

VLP, 06/15/2004
2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Unlike those car-based SUVs that are nothing more than glorified station wagons the Explorer combines real truck capabilities (such as off-road and towing) with luxury sedan comforts.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Smart Choice

Peavy, 04/07/2004
2004 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After test driving several Japanese and even German SUV's, I bought my Explorer and never looked back. The styling is beautiful, the ride exceptional and the quality better than I could have hoped for on any SUV. I would, and have, recommend this vehicle to anyone wanting a SUV.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

An Okay SUV

Al, 07/19/2007
2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Don't get me wrong I love my Explorer but I have had problems with the transmission when putting it into reverse - the engine produces a big bang noise. Ford claims that they can't replicate the problem although other Explorer owners have told me they deal with the same problem. Another problem that I face is when I fill up the car's tank, the fuel indicator dosen't respond and sometimes looks like a clock moving all over the place ^_^ im trading it in.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with my Explorer Limited

JCLJorgenson, 02/18/2004
2004 Ford Explorer Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It shocks me how well this SUV drives. The steering feels so good that now when I drive other cars, it feels like they are lacking power steering. The audiophile sound system is the best "stock" stereo system I have heard! The door handles are placed near the front of the door so you need to pull the handle and push the door open with your elbow. The door locks are right underneath the handle and you can’t see the locks from where you are sitting looking down. So when I have guests, I need to remember to press the "unlock doors" switch for them or it won't be long before they start cursing at me to let them out.

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1.88 out of 5 stars

Junk

John , 12/10/2008
2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car new. It is now December of 2008 and this car has seen the dealership more than my driveway. Ford has put a bad car out on this one. I love my dealership, they have done everything possible to make me happy but the product that Ford put out will make me go onto to GMC or other.

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