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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive

Medar Cabello, 12/30/2008
2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

For those of you that needs space, power and a pleasent ride, the Explorer is an excellent choice for the price. It's very fun to drive. Poor gas mileage in the city but good enough in highways considering the V8

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Good value for the money

Baxter, 01/06/2009
2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Went from an '07 4Runner to the Explorer. Really love the Sync system and the softer ride. Seems to be a really solid vehicle and very capable. "Classy" seems to be a word that is very appropriate for the Explorer, expecially given the re- design of the front end. Given that the V-6 gets similar mileage to the V-8, wish I would have gone with the V-8 now for the extra power. Would also suggest going with the upgraded stereo system as the standard unit is very mediocre. However, I feel the Explorer is a very good value for the money.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

high pitched noise 2009

high pithed noise, 04/13/2010
2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

We haven't had this new vehicle but 6 month already we hear a high pitched noise that is so loud that everyone stares. You would expect to see a clunker for the noise that is heard. We have taken it to the dealership but the noise goes away. We will soon be driving 2000 miles and am afraid for our safety. The mechanics at Ford simply took off wheels and put them back on only to have the same noise. They should investigate this problem or do more.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great buy for the money

Robert, 07/01/2009
2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have had this car for about a year now. Great pickup with the v6 and good power. Would suggest to anyone who wants an import. It just is not worth the extra money when this car is so much less and preforms just as well if not better. As for the interior not being stiched leather, get over it. its a ford, not a lincoln. No problems whatsoever. Car tells me when to get my oil changed, low tire pressure, low gas, etc. It has a very smart on board computer.

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5 out of 5 stars

what a GREAT CAR!!!

tom galvin, 07/18/2009
2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car has been great from day one no problems very comfortable great power, turning radius, design and everything!! ive only owned fords in the past and have had an explorer before but this blows all of them out of the water!!!

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