1995 Ford Explorer XLT review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I got my 1995 Explorer XLT from a car auction in 1998. It had around 20,000 miles on it at the time. It was my first SUV and I loved it. Here is a small list of problems that occured:
-At around 43,000 miles a solenoid went bad in the transmission, but it was replaced by the dealer free of charge.
-Fan clutch and thermostat at around 90,000 miles.
-Thermostat once again at 96,000.
-Serpentine belt tensioner broke off while driving at about 85,000 miles. Did the repair myself, but cost me $300 to get it towed to my house.
-At 82,000 miles, the tranny started acting up and slipping a little, but it is fine now.
-Other than that, I've had no other mechanical problems with this car. It is probably the most reliable car I have ever owned. I hope to keep it running until it dies because it is primarily used for my winter truck.
General comments?
It is probably the most reliable car I have ever owned. I hope to keep it running until it dies because it is primarily used for my winter truck. I've seen these trucks run to 200,000+ miles with not many repairs. It does wonderful in the snow and I have never come close to getting stuck. Even with clost to 100,000 miles on the odometer, the 4WD has never had a problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Spirit |
| Date of Entry | 8th December, 2003 |