1997 Ford Explorer XL review from North America
"I will buy another one!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Other than scheduled maintenance we have only had to do one repair.
We had to replace the brakes and rotors because the previous owner ran them down. $1100.00.
General comments?
My wife and I are very happy with this truck. We have had it for two years and go off road frequently.
We live in Alaska, with heavy winters, and lots of off road opportunities.
The ride is smooth, although not as quiet as we would like.
As SUV go we get good gas mileage about 16 miles per gallon in town and great on the highway about 25 miles per gallon.
My wife thinks the power is fine, but I find it a little lacking. The optional V8 would have fixed that.
In our opinion this is a great family SUV, fun and dependable. We plan to replace this one with a new Explorer in a few years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40260 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68286 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 19th July, 2004 |