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4.3 out of 5 stars
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3.75 out of 5 stars

Nice, but not my bag.

giznad, 11/17/2003
2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I rented on for a week long trip. It was what I expected in an American SUV. Bland exterior and interior, underpowered engine, but it its defence. It did swalow all my cargo and make it from Orlando to Key West on one tank of gas. For my 30K I'de look to an Audi Wagon or an Infinity FX 35/45

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2.38 out of 5 stars

quality is not job one

RoyAllen, 11/27/2003
2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Things started trim items started falling off after a month,the car squeeks all the time from the springs,door cjecks keep loostening up.Can't wait for the doors to fall off,what's next.Oh and by the way the linkage got so loose,that I can't go from drive into park,without stopping at reverse.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Built Ford Tough

kcribb03, 08/02/2003
2004 Ford Explorer XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I had a 2001 Explorer prior to purchasing the 2003 - WOW.... what a difference. I thought I had a great vehicle in the '01 Explorer - was I ever wrong! Ford made a wise decision in the design of this SUV. The Explorer has the feel of the Expedition but at a cheaper price... and the $3000 cash back and dealer discounts made the buying decision a no brainer for me. Test drive the Explorer. You'll drive it home.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

huv, 11/28/2003
2004 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

By far the best riding & handling SUV.....& the cheapest SUV to insure.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My Explorer

Poisenivy2, 11/29/2003
2004 Ford Explorer XLT AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I love to drive my Explorer. It handles the road very well and has a smooth ride. If I were to buy an SUV all over again, I would invest in a V8 engine instead of a V6. I would like a little more pickup when driving up hills. I also enjoy the great customer service that I received at Academy Ford in Laurel, MD. I can drop my car off for an oil change and their shuttle will drive me home and pick me up when it is ready.

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