1990 Ford Explorer XLT review from North America
"Only an average vehicle in reliability and performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown head gasket in 1995.
Replaced muffler 2 times and resonator/tail pipe assembly 3 times during 8 years.
Required 93 octane fuel (supposed to run on 87).
Engine cut out under acceleration (dealer could not fix).
Transmission needed rebuilding at 117000 miles.
Two trips to dealer to fix the radio when new, radio quit working in 1996.
Rear wiper motor quit in 1996.
General comments?
Early 1991 model Ford Explorer, Ford did not have all the bugs worked out at the time it was built.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd April, 2001 |