2000 Ford Explorer Sport XLT review from North America
"I would not buy this model again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The "Check Engine" light has come on twice. Each time it came on, I took it to the dealership and they re-set the light. The dealership could not give me the reason the light came on either time.
The driver's side automatic window lowering switch has stopped working.
General comments?
You can hear and feel air blowing through the inside door handles.
There is a lot of road noise.
The cup holder is positioned very awkwardly.
The lumbar support in the seats is minimal. Long distance driving is quite uncomfortable.
The air conditioning works extremely well.
Gas mileage is less than I would expect. The car gets about 20 miles per gallon on the highway if you're not running the air conditioning. Around town, the car gets between 15 and 18 miles per gallon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 liter fuel injected Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco II |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2003 |