1995 Ford Explorer XLT review from North America
"Too expensive for a kid transporter"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Truck is on its third transmission.
1st was slipping - had rebuilt. 11 mos later the radiator cooler ruptured and spilled fluid into the tranny - unnoticed until checking the fluid. Was not covered under rebuild wrty. - all clutches & seals delaminated.
* Have replace ball joints, tie rods and ready for third set of shocks.
* Engine lacks power and transfer case seems to be loose according to the transmission shop.
General comments?
* By a 4 Runner instead.
* Avoid SUV's if you don't need to haul off-road.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda MX6 |
| Date of Entry | 14th April, 2003 |