1992 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer review from North America

Mileage is approximate to within 5,000 miles.

100,000 Stock tires replaced by recall.

100,000 Stock "premium" speakers replaced after being reduced to dust over just 7 years.

100,000 Clutch on air conditioner compressor failed.

110,000 Transmission was rebuilt.

110,000 Radiator was replaced.

115,000 Tie rod ends replaced.

120,000 Arm rest broke off, replaced with metal reinforced OEM unit.

120,000 Discovered 4wd not working, replaced auto locking system with manual.

120,000 Horn replaced.

130,000 All new hoses and belts- old ones were dry rotted and leaking.

130,000 Brake booster replaced.

130,000 Radiator side pumps replaced.

135,000 Driver's door handle broke off.

135,000 Radio stopped working, replaced with after-market unit.

150,000 Most of suspension was replaced.

150,000 Starter failed.

150,000 Alternator replaced.

150,000 Battery Replaced.

155,000 Transmission rebuilt again.

160,000 Rear washer pump replaced.

160,000 Fuel pump replaced.

160,000 Rear window lifters replaced.

160,000 Starter Solenoid replaced.

160,000 Driver's power window ceased to work.

170,000 Rear window wiper stopped working.

180,000 Most power steering components replaced.

180,000 Some steering linkage parts needed to be replaced so we scrapped the vehicle.

Nothing inside the engine ever required service. The body panels were very sturdy, and the interior build quality felt solid.

This is the only domestic car I've ever owned, so I'm not sure if this is typical of cars made in America. However, neither my Camry nor my MX-5 nor my 1988 Toyota Pickup ever had this many problems.

Steering was very loose and the vehicle was almost uncontrollable when it hit potholes.

I never felt like the vehicle was going to roll over as many people have commented about Explorers.

It was a safe vehicle, and never left me stranded, but the cost to keep it running eclipsed the $6,200 price we initially paid within the first few years.