2000 Ford Explorer XLT Eddie Bauer review from North America
"Vehicle is a bad bargain at $30,000+"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear wiper has been intermittent in its operation. You often must grab the wiper and shake it to get it to then work for that trip.
The radio display has now failed permanently and thus, no time or station data is viewable. This problem above many is most annoying.
Lastly, the Reverse Parking Aid Sensor system quit working at 38,000 miles, just after warranty of course. I have ordered and replaced the control module (dealer - $140, Internet - $97) and that did not alleviate the problem. I must now change all of the sensors at a cost of much time and $50 using Internet parts.
General comments?
The "venerable" Explorer has perhaps been in Ford's lineup too long. Ford has achieved maximum profitability out of re-engineering the vehicle for easiest production at lowest cost for them; however, the refinement is diametric to the value and reliability that the consumer obtains in the purchase. Don't buy this vehicle!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2003 |