1994 Ford Explorer XLT review from North America
"Versatile machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brakes wear out quite quickly.
Front ABS sensor went bad, costly part.
Right passenger door handle literally pulled out of the door panel when someone was shutting it - plastic dried severely on all door panels.
Heat/AC switch fails intermittently.
Ford's not-able-to-be-lubed ball joints NOT a good idea; needed replaced at 60,000 and 120,000 miles.
General comments?
Car handles well and has plenty of power for such a heavy vehicle.
4WD works great.
Replacement parts a bit expensive.
Good vehicle for long trips - comfy.
Very handy car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 138000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
| Date of Entry | 25th February, 2004 |