2001 Ford Explorer XLS review from North America
"There are better vehicles for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Squeaks, rattles (passenger window and steering column), radio dial lights flicker.
General comments?
This vehicle is a wobbly duck with poor power and poorer gas mileage. Terrible spongy brakes and cheaply built interior. Dealer said all was normal.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD is also poor on gas, everything else is far superior to the Explorer. Dealer experience much better with the Jeep.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5300 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2001 |