1998 Ford Explorer Sport review from North America
"Comfy, safe, very reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After the care turned 5years old I needed a new battery 65k miles.
After having it less than a year I needed a new alternator 43k miles.
Thermostat stuck open at 50k miles.
General comments?
I love the truck, it has been driven across the Midwest and east coast. Drives from Chicago to New York, St. Louis, Iowa, Colorado easily.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83200 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th February, 2004 |