1990 Ford Explorer Sport review from North America
"More trouble to own than others"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Parking brake cables every other year - like clockwork. Poor design!
Exhaust replaced from cat to tailpipe every 3 years like clockwork (live in northeast).
Flexible brake hoses on front replaced twice when I owned it - poor design!
Clutch plate replaced at 90K.
Shocks replaced at 100K.
Starter replaced at 100K.
Sway link bushings at 150K.
Drive shaft u-joints at 110K. Axle U-joints at 130K.
In last 3 years of its life rust, rust, rust. Entire driver's side rocker panel was gone, rear door, rear bumper, and around gas door.
General comments?
Fun to drive for a truck; bouncy ride, but great pickup and handling.
Fairly easy to repair for intermediate home mechanic. Need a couple of special tools for hubs, fuel filter. And time, of course.
Never had a problem starting - not once in 9 years!
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| Best car I ever bought for the money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 152000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2003 |