1992 Ford Explorer XLT review from North America
"A rat"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Rotors turned or replaced at every pad change (18k miles)!
2. Dumb cork valve cover gaskets drooling oil at 51K - expensive replacement "upgrade".
3. Heat shields on the exhaust falling off at 52K (strapped back on with stainless hose clamps).
4. Various switch failures.
5. Mad rust in the rear rocker panels.
6. Air conditioner condenser leak (no wreck) at 75K.
7. Transmission rebuild at 70K. Front diff rebuild at 70K (4WD not abused!).
8. Transfer case failure at 120K.
General comments?
I kept it too long, but always felt I should hang on after a big repair. Now I have a 4Runner - much nicer all around.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2000 |