1993 Ford Explorer Sport review from North America
"A tough vehicle that is built to last"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ball joints had to be replaced.
Four wheel drive wouldn't work and had to be fixed.
Lots of road noise from loose heat shields on bottom of the car, need to be tightened occasionally.
General comments?
This is one of the most reliable vehicles I have ever driven. It has had very few problems for as old of a truck as it is. It has almost 150,000 miles on the odometer, and doesn't burn oil, leak oil, run rough, or anything major like that. Gas mileage is okay, but I think the 4.0 six cylinder should get better mileage than it does. It could use a tad bit more horsepower too, but I guess that's what they offered the 5.0 for. Suspension needs to be watched closely for problems, and ride can be a little noisy on the freeway, but not too bad. The interior is very comfortable, and there is a nice amount of room for hauling things. I plan to buy a newer Ford Explorer next year, and my old one will probably still be running too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 141000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2003 |