2000 Ford Explorer 4.0 North Face review from UK and Ireland
"Built to last. Thirsty, but worth it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet.
General comments?
The Explorer has served me well. Always starts and runs flawlessly.
It seems to be generally very well constructed and is a comfortable and practical car to own. It makes at great family vehicle as there is ample space for kids and luggage.
The engine is quite a powerhouse and makes the Explorer fairly swift for such a large heavy vehicle. It is heavy on fuel though: I get 20mpg.
Lots of standard equipment including air conditioning (very welcome!), and it is a real looker with chrome alloy wheels and beautiful dark green paint finish. The North Face version has a body coloured grille and bumpers also, so looks less gaudy than the chrome trimmed XLT. It looks better for it in my opinion.
Very surefooted in bad road conditions. It's great in the snow and is a fantastic vehicle for towing.
A much better car than the old Spanish built Maverick 4x4.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 litre V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 20th March, 2004 |