Common questions

How many miles to the gallon does a 1998 Ford Explorer get?

How many miles to the gallon does a 1998 Ford Explorer get?

Up to 17 city / 21 highway
1998 Ford Explorer/MPG

Is the Ford Explorer any good off road?

One would think that after so long as a very popular model, the Ford Explorer would have cracked the whole off-road thing by now. Yet, while improved, the newest versions still make it hard to truly explore off-road in rougher terrain despite all the Explorer’s good stuff.

What kind of car is a 1998 Ford Explorer?

I drive a 1998 XLT 4×4 w/auto transmission. I bought the car for $3,000. with 146,000 miles on it two years ago as my first car. It is still running strong to this day. It has had it’s usual maintenance, that is a given for any car of this age.

How much does a 1995 Ford Explorer cost?

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Is the Ford Explorer AWD a good car?

The Eddie Bauer AWD Explorer is a reliable car if properly maintained. I have never had problems with the drive train or engine (88,000 miles). It gets an honest 18.7 mpg at 55-65mph and the car is over 10 years old. My major maintenance was replacing rusted brake lines and rear brakes when they failed from corrosion.

Why did my 1997 Ford Explorer catch fire?

1997, 1998 (with 4.0-liter engine): A gap between the plate and bore of the throttle body was too narrow, causing the throttle pedal to stick. 1997, 1998 (with SOHC 4.0-liter engine): Fuel lines can be damaged and a fire could result if the vehicle is jump-started and a ground cable is attached to the fuel-line bracket near the battery.

I drive a 1998 XLT 4×4 w/auto transmission. I bought the car for $3,000. with 146,000 miles on it two years ago as my first car. It is still running strong to this day. It has had it’s usual maintenance, that is a given for any car of this age.

We’re sorry, our experts haven’t reviewed this car yet. Check back with us soon. Showing 3 of 1,193 reviews. Most Reliable Vehicle! We bought this for $2K as a 2nd “beater” car for my hubby to drive to work until we could afford something better.

Where was the 1998 Ford Explorer last serviced?

1st owner drove an estimated 28,895 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 13,119 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 9,864 miles/year • 4th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 5th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year. Last serviced at 221,136 miles in Boise, ID on 05/24/21 • Vehicle serviced • Oil and filter changed • Tires rotated.

Why is the Ford Explorer a good car?

The Ford Explorer is one reason the sport-utility boom exists. At the beginning of the decade it was influential in attracting buyers to these do-anything, go-anywhere vehicles. Read more Like what you see?

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