1994 Ford Explorer XLT review from North America
"Reliable, but below par integrity......"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water Pump at 90K.
Door Hinge at 90K.
Volume button on stock tape deck broke at 95K, got replacement from junkyard, front stock speakers also tick.
Inside passenger door handle broke off completely.
The electronic control panel on the driver's door sometimes does not work.
Passenger side electric window motor broke.
Dash has cracks in it at 70K, the black paint around the gauge cluster is peeling at 70K.
The engine pings with all fuels except high test, even with high test it pings when at certain rpm's.
The heat in the car does not get warm for at least 20 minutes of driving in the winter.
Rotors replaced at 90K, Calipers replaced at 95K.
Front bushings replaced at 75K.
General comments?
The truck is comfortable to ride in, other than the bouncy ride and the weak a/c and heat, but it has much wind noise makes it seem much more like a truck than a car.
The truck rides much as would be expected of a bouncy pickup, and during cornering it gets fairly tilted.
Other than the wear spots, the exterior, including paint, is holding up very nicely, and is a good looking truck.
The engine has enough pep, but needs a lot of gas to get up hills, and passing is not a fast matter.
Gas mileage is decent, 20mpg avg, but truck only runs to highest potential with most expensive fuel.
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| Takes a beating and comes back for more |
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| From 0 - 350,000km without any failures |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0Liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Ram Charger(360v8) |
| Date of Entry | 28th November, 2002 |