2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V6 review from North America
"The Ford SUV with an urbane and muscular attitude at the same time!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Eddie Bauer is one year old and no problems this far! Routine maintenance has been the only thing that has needed to be done.
General comments?
I really love this Eddie Bauer--it is a major step-up from the previous generation.
You get heated seats--a big plus in the cold Northwest and wonderful audio systems and dashboard.
It is a pleasure to take on long trips. I drove it all the way to Canada and back to go fishing and the ride was just heavenly. The big alloy tires and fine-tuned suspension iron out most bumps on the road.
It is also a fine accelerator, despite its brawny build. I clocked about 8-9 seconds accelerating to highway speed.
Also, contrary to popular belief for a vehicle of this size is its economy. We have two Explorers, and the Eddie Bauer is bigger and returns better economy, about 19 mpg on the highway.
It is also very quiet when compared to its predecessor. You sometimes can forget the kind of car you drive. It sometimes seems like a big luxury sedan.
All around, a great SUV. One of my personal favorites. I encourage people to check out an Eddie Bauer explorer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Liter SOHC 5-speed Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8900 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th November, 2004 |