1998 Ford Explorer Limited review from North America
"Middle class, middle of the road!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wilderness AT tire problem. What else is new?
Have a mystery click when we step on the brakes that no one can find.
Digital readouts on CD Player/Clock/Radio burned out early on.
Carpet does not seem to resist staining the way other manufacturers do.
Transmission is weak for this size and weight of car.
General comments?
Too cramped in the front seat. Who designed this car, the Munchkins?
Leather interior has held up nicely with no propensity to easily rip or tear.
Compared to my previous car, this one's a dream, but there are way better out there and I think I just fell for the SUV trend. However, prior to my Jag, I had a Bronco that lasted me 218,000 miles - so - come on Ford and bring some of those smart engineers back out of retirement.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67500 miles |
| Previous car | Jaguar XJ6 |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2001 |