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5 out of 5 stars

Max the Explorer

ARod, 10/25/2007
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After having small all my life and be involve in a scary accident, I decided own a bigger car for safety reasons. I research thru this website and the people reviews helped me to decide for a Ford. I do not regret a bit. This truck is awesome, and I am getting a good mileage on it (around 19 mpg). I think that from now on I will be buying big American trucks. Also my experience with Ford, in service related issues, is been great. No comlaints.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

accountant, 01/10/2007
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I planned to buy a Ford Freestyle in 2006. However, when I went to the dealership, I had a chance to compare Freestyle and Explorer. After test driving of Explorer, I changed my mind. I bought it that day. Several months since I bought it, I love it more and more. It is great fun to drive it. I should say the Explorer is perfect in every aspect. Every time when I sit in my Explorer, I feel safe. I have also tested Toyota 4 Runner, Honda Pilot. Compared to the Explorer, they are not fun. I will buy Explorer again and again.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

So Far So Good

Rokgod1, 12/18/2008
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Had issues right after I drove it off the lot, but the dealer fixed everything. No problems since, other than a rear window not operating. That's minor to me. I can't believe a closeable outside air vent is an upgrade on a $35k + vehicle. Didn't know that nugget until after I bought the car. I have asthma and love other cars' exhaust and pollen streaming into the car at all times. As a result of outside air at all times, the defroster, heating, and AC take more time to get up/down to temperature. Front defrosters are horrible. External audio/video inputs in the ceiling mount DVD is annoying, especially with cables dangling.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Luv almost all of it!

Scotch&Cigars, 08/04/2009
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased my SUV with 40000 miles. I now have about 72000 miles and have had nothing but good luck with it. Although the gas mileage is a little lower than I'd like, I bought an SUV, so I'm not going to complain. No problems with the power train, electronics, or anything else with the mechanics. The only problem has been with the front driver's seat comfort. A large person must have owned it prior to me and mashed out the seat, which I didn't notice until I sat for a longer drive.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Never again

Rebecah, 08/12/2009
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my first (and LAST) Ford. 2 radiator replacements. The heater does not work anymore and I now have to replace the housing and gasket which supplies coolant to the radiator. Waste of $ and time. This is not a reliable vehicle.

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