1995 Ford Explorer XLT review from North America
"Excellent"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Amazing vehicle. Original transmission just about 3k miles ago began suffering the 2-3 flare. a fluid change had mostly cleared that up, but the servo probably needs to be replaced.
Other than that, a steering rack, rear axle seals, normal brake work, belt idler pulley, and blower motor resistor have been replaced after failures.
General comments?
Seriously, this car has been my best investment. If it weren't for the rust from the Northeast, I could sell this care for what I paid for it.
I've learned that the workmanship on the transmissions has not improved since 1995. I don't know if I would buy another Explorer...
PS- the rear wiper issues are resolvable, usually with a pair of vise grips.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 167000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 240000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 26th March, 2007 |