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We've owned a number of Fords, including 3 Explorer Sports. We've never had a single problem with any of our Fords (including one that went over 300,000 miles. Proper care and maintenance is the key. Any domestic vehicle will go 300,000 miles if it is taken care of. We've also owned GM and Chrysler, and likewise have never had a second's trouble with them. I'd take a good long look at all the major problems Toyota, Nissan and Honda are having before rushing off to buy one. They seem to be suffering a really major lapse in quality. There are recalls and complaints for defective steering, brakes, transmissions, airbags, paint, coolant leaks, oil leaks, and premature engine failures. I'd stick with a domestic.
Alright let me tell you something about my 99' ford explorer sport. I have replaced a fuel pump at about 70,000 miles, Tranny at 134,000 miles which was 2,300 dollars. Now things are messing up. Check under your two front tires to see if your tire struts are broken it might explain why you rock side to side so hard. Also I have a idle problem too, took it to 3 places and still not fixed. Left speakers won't work, I think channel went out. Back windsheild wiper works, just sometimes gets caught on the glass. OH and If you want a lift kit they are rare and will cost about 2,500 dollars, so anyways I don't want to buy another ford. PS. had a 83 ranger that blew up ha ha good thing I wasn't in it.
98 Ford Explorer Sport, 92K miles, same issues:
Idler pulley took 5 replacements, I think the 1st time the shop striped the mounting bracket.
1 unknown recall that they had to pull the engine out for a rear engine mounting bracket that was throwing the chain out of alignment.
Front struts are probably broken, will find out tomorrow.
Transmission has also been going south since 50K, last time I buy a ford.
99 Ford Explorer Sport.
I purchased the vehicle used about 3 yrs ago with
a little over 39,000 miles on it. At 45,000 I've already experienced most if the same problems with it including the hard shifting. I hear this is commom with their automatic transmissions. I've never experienced so many problems with other cars I've owned with more miles on it than with the explorer. This should not happen to any car with so little miles.
For those who say you never had a problem with your explorer and turn to point the finger at the owners must either work for FORD or yours was probably already fixed by the previous owners. If you think that the problems are due to the lack of maintanance, you should spend more time reading through the FORD forums like I have looking for asnwers. These problems go back to the first generation explorer from the early 90's. the problem is that Ford refuses to address the issues professionally. So much for taking care of their customers.
Anyway, what ever happened to the phrase "built like a rock" or FORD tough? I guess FORD still stands for Found On Road Dead!
I purchased a 1999 Ford Explorer a little over 3 years ago. It now has 139,000 miles on it and is still going. No transmission problems as I see here, but I have had to replace the ball joints, bearings and rotors. The rotors 2times within a few months. I don't think it was my driving... but who knows I guess. The check engine light has been on for 2 years... it goes off them comes back on according to what mechanic does what. The ABS light also stays on. Some mechanics have said not to even worry about it that it's a Ford thing. Since it has no warranty Ford wants a large sum of money to even look at it at a dealership. The worst thing lately is that the freeze plugs are leaking and to fix it the engine has to be removed or something to that effect. It is overall a good vehicle, and has taken the mileage well.
I have a 1999 4 door rear wheel drive Explorer, bought it used five years ago. It had 32 thousand miles on it. The car has been a joy since the first time I drove it. I have had two recalls, no problems, they were repaired without a hitch. The car has run fine with minor normal repair, oil changes and batteries. I will drive a ford truck until they stop making them.
I bought my 1999 Ford Explorer used in 2000 under 20,000 miles.
My overdrive light immediately began blinking.
They wanted $2800.00 to replace transmission'
In 2001 They said my transmission would go maybe another 3000 miles (that was 50,000 miles ago since I opted to wait it out)
Shifts hard between 35mph and 45 mph
Cd player quit working in 2001
Back wipers have NEVER worked- my mechanic said this was a common issue with his Ford explorer customers.
I change the oil EVERY 3000 miles and I have all my maintenance done on time.
My headlights stay on for 5 minutes after I turn off car.
I love this car, but it a gas burner once my over-drive light comes on. I know because I track it-
Hi Everyone.
We bought our 1999 Explorer XLT new in early 2000. It now has 146,000 miles. Overall, it has been a very reliable vehicle. I've done all the routine maintenance and upkeep required.
Notable exceptions:
1) Persistent Airbag light despite over $1K in repairs sunk into it. Decided it wasn't worth the trouble as we always wear our seatbelts.
2) The transmission went this past weekend. From all the other posts, I guess I should be happy it lasted this long.
I have had my 99 Ford Ex. Sport for 2 1/2 years, bought with 69000 mile on it, now at 97000. It runs good, except on cold mornings, very hard to start and to keep running. My OD light has flashed for the last year at least. The fluid is OK and doesn't drive hard. But I am worried.
I see a lot of problems with the explorers, but is there anyone who actually hasn't had any problems with the transmission?I just bought a 99 sport and had no clue about all of these problems until after I bought it. It runs like a new one right now, but can anyone give me a glimmer of hope that there are some good ones out there?
To 5th December, 11:58: my 2002 Explorer has 90,000 miles and no transmission problems. My suggestion for making your transmission last is to change the fluid and the filter (NO FLUSH!!) every 30,000 miles. Also, turn off the O/D in heavy, stop and go traffic, up and down steep hills, and when towing.
I bought a 1999 Explorer Sport 4WD in December last year, fully loaded. The vehicle had around 100,000 miles on it. Now, 1 year later, it has a little over 149,000 miles on it.
Everything works the way it should. The vehicle runs fine, the engine is dry and looks like new, and the transmission shifts nice and smooth.
I do not doubt that there are vehicles out there with lots of problems. The only thing I can say from what I see every day: if I was treating my vehicle like other do, I would certainly expect to run into problems.
Yeah, I feel the same way. I look around and think "Man, if I treated my car like that, it wouldn't be long until it was a piece of crap, too." I guess I just know how to take care of stuff, because I never seem to have these complaints that I hear from other people about blown transmissions, engines, rear ends, brakes every 5,000 miles, etc.
Well I owned my 1999 Ford Explorer XLS for 2 1/2 years now. Bought with 87K and now has 118K. Runs great and strong. But I also have just about every light on.
Check engine light; mechanic said bad air seal in engine, no big deal. Just will burn extra gas.
ABS light has been on for about 18 months. Oh well.
Hit a puddle in a rain storm and the airbag light has been on ever since. But it still keeps going.
Have to say I love this truck!
I bought a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport with 80,000 miles on in back in March 07'. Since then the following have stopped working:
Moon-roof, CD Player, Auto Door Locks, Windshield Wipers (front), the rear window (very back) leaks like a sieve when it rains, the check engine light is on and now the truck won't stay running after you start it. It now has 100,000 on it.
The transmission seems fine, but it guzzles gas like no tomorrow. Wish I'd gotten something else instead.