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Are older Ford Explorers reliable?

Are older Ford Explorers reliable?

While the Explorer is a fine vehicle overall, the 2002-2006 years were plagued with problems. We recommend steering towards a different year model if you’re considering buying a used Ford Explorer, since a transmission failure will likely set you back a significant amount of your original purchase price.

Is the 1997 Ford Explorer a good car?

Maintenance is usually easy although i have gone through a couple wheel bearings and 1 alternator while owning it. Still runs great after 24 years! After having several newer cars before this, I settled with an 96 red Eddie Bauer edition.

What kind of car is a 1998 Ford Explorer?

Description: Used 1998 Ford Explorer with AWD/4WD. Lo-Lo-Miles! Passenger accommodations. Put down the mouse because this handsome 1998 Ford Explorer is the gas-saving SUV you’ve been hunting for. Lots of get-up-and-go for an outstanding price in this so-much-fun to drive Explorer.

Is the Ford Explorer 4.0 a good car?

The 4.0 feels a little bogged down with the A.C. running though. Love the room in the back when the seats are folded down. Maintenance is usually easy although i have gone through a couple wheel bearings and 1 alternator while owning it.

When did the 1997 Ford Explorer come on the market?

1st owner drove an estimated 4,645 miles/year • 2nd owner drove a… No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 09/21/97 and owned in CA until 05/26/20. Driven an estimated 10,738 miles/year.

Description: Used 1998 Ford Explorer with AWD/4WD. Lo-Lo-Miles! Passenger accommodations. Put down the mouse because this handsome 1998 Ford Explorer is the gas-saving SUV you’ve been hunting for. Lots of get-up-and-go for an outstanding price in this so-much-fun to drive Explorer.

The 4.0 feels a little bogged down with the A.C. running though. Love the room in the back when the seats are folded down. Maintenance is usually easy although i have gone through a couple wheel bearings and 1 alternator while owning it.

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Ruth Doyle