The air conditioner failed at 29,000.
Ball bearings needed replaced at 32,000 miles.
Serpentine belt broke at 35,000 miles.
I took the SUV to the Ford dealer at 41,000 miles because the car would start sometimes and not others. After 3 trips to the dealer and $840.00 later they found the problem, a $26.00 camshaft sensor. Needless to say, they lost my business.
I had to replace the front ball joints at 44,000 miles.
The vehicle was towed yesterday at 51,000 miles. The starter needs replaced.
Not to mention the stack of recalls on the vehicle for the throttle body plate which has been replaced twice already, the tires, front cam chain guide assembly, lower intake manifold gasket and front cam chain guide assembly to name a few.
This vehicle is comfortable, which it should be considering the amount of time one will sit on the side of the road awaiting a tow truck.
I wrote this review - UPDATE: The Cam Chain Tensioner broke at 81,000 mile. Engine is a total loss. Vehicle will be taken to salvage yard. I will never buy another FORD as long as I live. The 1997 Explorer was a lemon. I have opted to purchase from a reputable automaker - Hello Toyota - Good bye Ford.
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