2000 Ford Explorer Sport review from North America
"Would be great if it wasn't in the shop so often"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tire recall took 6 months to supply new tires.
New centre console, original broken from me leaning an elbow on it.
New oil pan, pan was perforated all over.
New valve body in transmission at 30,000 kilometers.
3 fluid leaks and new seal - new seal within 9 months.
Computer chip defect within 1 month of ownership - windows and cd player stopped working - on a hot day!
General comments?
I am very disappointed with the reliability of this car. I have been given a loan vehicle - Ford Focus, by the dealer, but that isn't the vehicle I'm paying sweetly for every month.
I don't feel like hanging on to this vehicle once the warranty is up - can you blame me?
Perhaps if I was a man it may have been different.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 litre V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 35500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2002 |