Engine fire/fuel leak, luckily we had a fire extinguisher.
Air conditioning leak, we just keep filling it every 2 months.
Strut bushings replaced.
Clutch fan replaced.
Power window motors died, did a workaround fix using nuts, the plastic parts are no good.
Driver door arm rest fell off.
Brakes replaced, calipers 1 time, rotors 2 times, and pads 3 times.
Tires - replaced all 4 tires 2 times.
Purchased used in 1999 with about 50,000 miles on it. Immediately took it on a 3 month driving trip across the U.S. putting on 13,000 miles. Only problems on the entire trip was the clutch fan and tires.
Very versatile vehicle, it's a truck and a car.
The split fold down rear seats are great.
The ride is sitting up high and there's plenty of room. We like that.
Sturdy vehicle, doesn't make you feel like you will get crushed like a bug if you do get in an accident.
We still have it and really like it.
I am about to buy a 1991 explorer and when the guy started it up on the lot it sounded like the fan clutch was going bad, but the noise got better after a bit I was just wondering how much they cost.
I have a 91 explorer and I have to replace the cluch slave cylinder other than that I love it. except all, but the driver door handles fell off and it only has 83,000 miles on it. It is a great suv for any one.
Explorers are poorly designed inside, door handles breaking is common. The fuel lines that connect to the fuel filter are a pain; if the o-rings inside go bad, Ford does not make new.
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