2003 Ford Explorer Base review from North America
"All around a nice suv"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
N/A.
General comments?
Took my Lexus RX300 to Lexus dealer to replace the rear main seal (covered under warranty). Lexus dealership let me borrow a 2004 Ford Explorer a few days. It had about 1500 miles, and no 3rd seat. All power controls and cloth seats. Blue ext., Black int.
Cons about the Explorer:
1. When parked in the garage, I could not fully open the rear hatch. Or it would hit the garage's roll-up door frame.
2. After stopping or slowing down, when accelerating the transmission would shift slowely to a lower gear. Kinda felt like a transmission hesitation.
Pros about the Explorer:
1. Looks great.
2. Runs/rides smooth.
3. Maybe the fuel mileage isn't too bad considering the size/power of the suv.
My Lexus RX300 averages about 19mpg.
4. Fits inside the 3rd car garage!
5. I hear it comes with a 3rd seat.
6. Nice tow rating.
7. Nicely laid-out dash controls.
8. I think it had rear vents and cup holders too.
9. Comes in 4wd and 2wd models.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1600 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st August, 2005 |