1996 Ford Explorer XLT review from North America

Front right calipers broke, making a loud knocking noise and the dealer denied it being recalled when it really was.

Front bumper frame has bent at an approx. 3 MPH collision.

Check engine light comes and goes and auto shops don't know why.

Left back door handle on the inside is broken and won't open. It is very annoying.

It's not a bad auto if you live on a mountain top or a very rural area, otherwise, there's no need.

Horrible resale value (mostly due to recent Firestone tires recalls and rollover reports).

Guzzles gas like you wouldn't believe. The gas bills are $300 - $400, and that's just the amount on the credit card.

A rough ride as if you could feel an ant you just ran over.

Practical dashboard. Everything is where you think it should, and does what you think it would.

Seats (cloth) seem purely utilitarian, they're not very comfortable at all.

Seat belts get in door jam too easily, and the belts, thus get greasy and tattered.

Very roomy. Only big difference from a large sedan is that your high up.

You should have the option to put a third row of seating in the cargo area.

Cargo area cover (old fashioned window shade style) is very convenient.