1999 Ford Explorer Sport review from North America
"Very good looking, but unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel gauge doesn't register empty, dealer had replace 3 fuel pumps so far.
Paint problems, repainted once. wiper motors replaced twice.Catalityc converter already replace once at 24000 miles.
Sway bar came apart.
General comments?
Truck like ride, very jumpy.
The cabin is very confortable and spacious. Good power engine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Pontiac 6000 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd June, 2002 |