1998 Ford Explorer Sport review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This has been a good, reliable vehicle for me. A lot of both highway (Interstate) and city miles. Very dependable and comfortable (low mark on comfort has to do with driving very long distance and position of legs in doing so...)
Pros - strong engine and overall dependability.
Cons - expect transmission to go at approx 150,000. (So far engine still strong). O2 sensors are also a problem and the SOHC develops some vacuum leaks (plastic valve cover gasket, etc.) Radio also may need replaced (but not too expensive if you have a non-dealer specialist).
Despite this - mine has worked well!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L SOHC Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 175000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Aerostar |
| Date of Entry | 21st January, 2008 |