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4.63 out of 5 stars

New Ford Explorer

Ronald Cash, 10/19/2003
2004 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I owned an Expedition, than a sport trac, now a new Ford Explorer. They all were awesome with no problems, except for the brakes wearing out quickly on the sport trac and the poor quality leather. I absolutely love the quality leather interior, the spaceousness and the smooth ride of the new Explorer. If you do not have a huge family. The Explorer with third row seating is just as nice as the Expedition.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

DONT PASS UP

Bob-0, 10/22/2003
2004 Ford Explorer XLS Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I absolutely love my explorer I am a 19 year old college student and it has everything I could want and more. It's ability to handle in weather and its tight turning radius makes it a execellent overall driving experience. The best thing I could say about this car is that it is a beast of a machine. I was rear-ended and the bumper only sustained a 2 inch crack while the guy who hit me totalled the front of his car. The only downside is the lack of boost and the sound system, but my youthful aspect has fixed that.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Excellent SUV

stdavis, 10/27/2003
2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The Explorer is an excellent overall value. It can manage people or cargo with ease. It is very capable in all weather conditions. I particularly enjoyed it in last winter's ice storm. It performed flawlessly. I found the V6 to be adequate while towing a small trailer and in most situations. The build quality is excellent and I think that it is the best looking sport utility made.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

interior is great, mechanically its junk

danny, 07/18/2009
2004 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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needed a SUV for the family loved it for the 1st 3 years,then the transmission, the rear lift gate, the CD player, the brakes, the back seat all went to hell. Ford wont recall and repairs are to expensive. Have always been a Ford guy, no more, going with toyota or Nissan, maybe a GMC. Would not recommend this vehicle to anyone, the transmission is not reliable at all. Although the interior is comfortable and easy to use, mechanically its not worth it

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle to own

R. Ferguson, 11/03/2010
2004 Ford Explorer Limited AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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Fun to drive on road. handles like a sport car, and would not change a thing on it.

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