1991 Ford Explorer Sport review from North America
"If you can buy cheap and fix yourself, go for it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clearcoat finish is wearing off.
Front and rear bumpers, severe surface rust.
Rocker panels are completely rotted.
Valve cover gaskets failed.
Transmission leak.
Driver's seat foam breakdown & track broke.
Radiator tanks leaked at the seal.
Engine cooling fan cracked (no accident, from stress).
General comments?
Terrible handling over rough surfaces. Ultra high performance shocks ($100 ea) helped make it liveable with.
Far too sensitive to tire balance. Chassis harmonics cause all sorts of shakes and vibrations.
Paint failure and rust are so common on these vehicles they are not worth buying if out of warranty.
Stay away from the 5 speed models.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Daytona |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2001 |