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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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2.13 out of 5 stars

My truck sucks

Paula11471, 10/28/2003
2004 Ford Explorer XLT AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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i have had the transmission replace 2 time, the head liner is falling and the left driver door wont close all the time and the rubber trim on the right back door is falling off and now the rear end is making some kind of noise . In short this is a Friday truck and the over all quality of it sucks and i will never own another ford!!!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent Vehicle

Kenneth Lindsey Sr., 10/28/2003
2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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One of the best all purpose vehicles I have owned. Better than the land rover I had at one time. Great quality, ammenities, and the new design is the perfect size. Would recommend the 4x4 Eddie Bauer v8 to anyone.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Paint flys off in sheets off of roof

haasis3, 07/22/2009
2004 Ford Explorer XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Our experience with Ford and this Ford Explorer has made us decide not to purchase any more Ford vehicles. This vehicle has had problems with warning lights showing up when there is no problem (started happening the very first month!), after 4 years the paint on the roof peeled off in sheets down to the bare metal and then rusted. Ford would have nothing to do with it (talked to Customer Service, the Ford body shop and dealership in SC). They wanted just under $1000 to repaint it even though it is obviously a flaw in the manufacturing and I have seen other reports on the internet. Also, now after 4.5 years, the gear shift indicator showing if you are in Park, Reverse, Drive doesn't work.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Momma's New Truck

Paul Peacock, 03/28/2005
2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Very comfortable, pleasing to the eye, V-6 has more than adequate power for driving and passing, have not had a trailer behind it yet. Third row seat a must for family vehicle. Audio system has very "professional" sound.

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