1999 Ford Explorer Sport review from North America
"Mediocre - bad SUV. Don't suggest Ford"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oxygen sensor went kaput.
Finicky battery wires.
Armrest was already broken when purchased.
Rattling noises when at idle around 125,000 miles.
Check engine light stuck on.
Regular lights are almost as bright as the "brights".
General comments?
GAS GUZZLER. I am sorry I bought this thing now simply because it eats SO MUCH FREAKING GAS. I expected it to, but I didn't expect gas to get so high on prices.
The Explorer has also been a pain in the rear as far as dependability goes, but that's expected from an American-made car (especially Fords) with over 100,000 miles on it.
And a lot of problems have had to do with an after-market security system some idiot had installed on it before I bought it.
I would rate the Explorer at about a 4 out of 10 for everything (10 being best). I'm very happy that I'm about to switch cars (hopefully a dependable, gas-efficient Saturn).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 123000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 30th June, 2008 |