2000 Ford Explorer Sport review from North America
"My worst nightmare!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had the ball joint in the upper control arm on the passenger side replaced at 27,000 miles. That same night I had to bring it back for a grunting noise when turning left. The grease filled boot at the end of the steering column was dry and needed to be greased up. I had the valve springs replaced at 32,200 miles. Ford had the truck for a week to fix that and then I get it back and they put 59 miles on it. They claim it is all part of Quality Check. I didn't even have the car back a week and had to bring it back in. It was running really rough and there was a metal twangy noise coming from the front driver's side.
General comments?
Very disapointed in it.
I have not had it for 2 years yet and am having all of these problems.
Will never buy another Ford product again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32500 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Mirage |
| Date of Entry | 13th May, 2003 |