Ford Explorer 4.0 5d Auto (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
An awful lot of car for a very reasonable purchase price.
Costs
Obviously buying a 4 litre car makes the running costs expensive, but well worth the high costs for such a cracking car.
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On the road
Driving
Its a 4x4 and drives like one but better, in that it holds the road well and has lots of torque.
Performance
Its not a Ferrari but it does 0-60 in about 8 seconds which considering its weight is pretty good.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never a problem - never let me down once. Starts 1st time every time and runs really smoothly.
Image
One of the better looking 4x4s.
Comfort
Seats that come close to my 3 piece at home for comfort - wide and comfy.
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Security and Service
Security
The anti-theft thing of immobilising the car is really annoying when your in a hurry - you have to lock and re-open the car.
Service
Excellent - thats from the dealer rather than the manufacturer though.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Eco sensors went twice - expensive. Recalls that Ford keep secret like the timing chain guide recall.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes