1999 Ford Explorer XLT review from North America
"A good standard for SUVs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Basic general maintenance
Needed seal replacement on rear drive shaft.
Electrical problems with sunroof and door locks after 100,000 miles.
General comments?
The 4 liter SOHC V6 engine is every bit as powerful as the V8 model and cheaper to boot, makes me feel like a smarter consumer then those that just had to have the V8.
I have proved that Explorer is not prone to rollovers.
Poor fuel mileage and now a days very costly to fill up the 20 gallon tank.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 liter SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 99000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2003 |