2000 Ford Explorer XLS review from North America
"A good practical vehicle for everyday life"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Rear Wiper motor quit.
General comments?
I was impressed with its comfort and the ease of driving, not a truck-like ride like I expected.
The heater warms up extremely fast and the air conditioner will freeze you out.
The visibility for sight seeing and backing up is very good.
Being a mother of two young sons, the cup holders in the rear and front were a blessing.
Storage/hauling space was great. Hauled everything from Christmas trees to lumber.
However, passing another vehicle on a 2- lane highway took a lot more room than I expected. Which I suspect is probably normal with most SUV's.
Plus, the gas mileage was pretty poor, only around 20 mpg (at best) on the highway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 OHV V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21500 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2002 |