1998 Ford Explorer LE review from North America
"In general, this is not a recommended SUV"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Into the dealership twice to repair the rear wiper motor. It STILL does not work.
Recall at ~15000 km for cruise control; I can see why the Lemon Aid series does not recommend this feature, especially on Fords. They have a tendency to stick ON.
This is a noisy ride. There is little substance to the body; one receives a tinny slam when you close the doors.
General comments?
The engine is neither fuel efficient (17L/100km) nor of adequate power (160 HP). Passing on the highway is unpleasant, especially on rural highways.
HVAC system is above average. Leased at the time for a very good price, which is why it was chosen in the first place. I'll do my homework next time!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 61000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2001 |