1991 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer review from North America
"A money pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission blew up at 72000km.
Steering box failed at 96000km.
My head gasket blew at 142000km.
Left engine head cracked at 14200km.
Water pump failed at 144000km.
Transfer case blew at 149000km.
Radiator blew at 154000km.
Oil pan gasket leaked at 15400km.
Wiper motor burned at 15900km.
Rocker panels badly rusted.
General comments?
This car is the worst lemon I ever owned.
I have completely lost faith in Ford.
I know own a Honda, and what a difference in the quality compared to Ford.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 166500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2002 |