1991 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer review from North America
"A good performer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Due to the low mileage use, I've replaced the exhaust system and catalytic converter once, at 26,000 miles.
The minute the rust-through warranty expired, the rocker panels began showing signs of rust. I had them replaced at my cost, but I'd recommend yearly inspection of the rocker panels before the warranty expires.
The over-55 miles per hour vibration began when the odometer showed 50,000 miles. The vibration was excessive, and the Ford dealer wanted $2,500 to reconstruct the suspension, which wasn't guaranteed to work. I replaced the tires (they were "cupped") and installed new quality shocks, and the vibration has been mostly cured, although it is detectable.
General comments?
Overall, I've enjoyed owning my Explorer. It's been very reliable and fairly maintenance-free.
Unfortunately, I don't think I'll buy another Explorer. My next SUV will be built on a car body for a smoother ride. When the time comes to sell, I'll be sorry to see the Explorer go.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 26 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 23rd July, 2001 |