1999 Ford Explorer Sport review from North America

My tires had to be replaced with the Firestone recall.

Numerous recalls on various parts.

Transmission went out at 53,000 miles. It turns out that the valve body gasket was a bad part and it caused my fluid to burn up the transmission. I did not have the extended warranty and the repair cost me $2500 to rebuild. Ford was to charge me $3500 to replace it. I did not even make it to the 60K mile transmission flush suggested by Ford Service.

My back wiper has gotten off track of some sort and only wipes half the window.

The undercarriage makes a squeaking noise that is annoying.

The check engine light went on at one point and the ABS brake sensor was faulty.

I like the truck, the style the handling and the pickup. However, I am tired of the recalls.

I am extremely upset that the transmission was bad at 53,000 miles and had to be rebuilt. It was too costly for a car so young in miles. I wrote a letter to the CEO with my complaint. I have understood that many other owners have the same issues. Something needs to be done about it.

I will not buy another Ford in the future for this reason. I had an Acura Integra that lasted 95,000 with no real problems. Foreign cars seems so much more reliable and better all around.