1999 Ford Explorer XLS review from North America
"Hasn't been bad as a first SUV"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Recall for tires (done before we got it).
Recall for the hood catch (done before we got it).
Rotors have warped. Took to Sear and had them skimmed - only cost $60CDN so not too bad.
General comments?
Overall not too bad.
Engine revs a treat out of overdrive, but you can watch the gas guage fall! Overdrive is more economical, but tends to gear it a little strange.
Can feel a little top-heavy and the suspension is not very forgiving.
The interior is dull, lots of grey plastic and the seats look very basic. Leg room in the rear seats is quite poor. Not many refinements, but the air con is very effective. Masses of storage room in the back.
Having to get the oil and filter changed every 5000kms is a real pain though.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 89000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2001 |