1996 Ford Explorer from North America - Comments

4th Nov 2007, 22:33

"Nice ride, but 12mpg is not worth it"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

I haven't had this thing for more than a month yet, but a fuel injector already seized up on me and a spark plug fowled.

General comments?

It handles OK and it great on the highway.

Have to get rid of it as it only gets 12mpg (no joke)

Transmission is showing signs of wear

Nice interior and rides very nice.


11th Dec 2007, 01:18

My 4 runner only got 12 mpg and to make matters worse only had half the power of the explorer.

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11th Dec 2007, 10:04

Your explorer might need a tuneup. I know some people who have a 95 and get around 20 or so highway. It is a V-6.

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11th Dec 2007, 18:02

12 mpg is excellent gas mileage! My 454 pickup only gets 8!

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12th Dec 2007, 19:13

Yes, anything over single digits is good gas mileage!

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5th Mar 2009, 23:06

Theres something wrong with this truck to get 12 mpg. I have a 96 V8 and I can go 215 miles with half, and about 400 miles with a full tank. Maybe you have bad catalytic or oxygen sensor, or your trans is bad, which is typical on V6 Explorers.

By the way, I drive highway though, no back roads or too many hills.

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