1994 Ford Explorer XLT 4X4 review from North America
"This is by far the best vehicle I have purchased yet"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake calipers replaced at 97,000 miles for sticking.
Rotors replaced at 135,000.
Lifetime warranty on pads and shoes.
Battery replaced once at 78,000 then again at 144,000 miles along with alternator and serpentine belt.
Sparkplug wires replaced at 155,000.
(big improvement in performance)
Stock air filter box and filter replaced at 167,000 with K.K.M. True-Rev Sport Induction Kit and conical filter. (Better acceleration now)
Bad valve chatter and pinging at 140,000 fixed by replacing EGR valve, cleaning MAF sensor, and burning only Chevron 92 octane.
Replaced shocks at 92,000 with Pro-comp Explorer shocks all around. (not very good) Replaced shocks again at 156,000 with Bilstein shocks all around. They are worth the money! Rides nice now.
Worthless Ford radio replaced at 50,000 miles with Pioneer CD/radio.
DVD entertainment center, thanks to Dell laptop and Ford cigarette lighter.
General comments?
All the problems I have had with this vehicle are wear and tear items expected to be replaced.
I have heard of some people who had transmission problems and engine problems, but usually they were hard on them and towed boats. Also who knows what a previous owners driving habits were if you bought one used.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 39000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 171000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 10th July, 2002 |