1997 Ford Explorer XLT AWD review from North America
"Vehicle has great potential"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The vehicle was purchased from Regency Ford in New Orleans, LA and the problems below surfaced within the first 90 days of ownership. The dealer did not cover any of the work performed below. Keyless Entry quit working and had to replace the control unit. PCV Valve sensor went out and needed to be replaced. Check Engine Light comes on intermittently although no error or problem exists. Air conditioner's blend door became stuck and only hot air flowed from vents. Fuel send unit would report fuel levels erraticly and needed to be replaced.
General comments?
Vehicle has great potential. Good concept. Great performance. Poor gas mileage at best. Horrible dealer service and customer service. Very expensive maintenence.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 300ZX |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2001 |