We're buying a 1999 Ford explorer-- does anyone have one? Do you like it? how mpg?

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1999 Ford Explorer Sport Reviews

Answer 2

I have a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT, 4 door, AWD with 92,000 miles.
Overall it has been reliable all these years. Experienced a rear differential failure one year ago and luckily, I still had miles on my extended warrantee to cover it. It would have been an $1800 job.
Currently, the driver's side door will not unlock with the remote control and am searching the Internet for tips on how to do this repair on my own. (The door will unlock from within the car using the handle). A great vehicle for vacations and runs to the town dump. Not so great mileage at 22 highway/18 city, but understand this SUV has an 8-cylinder engine and is all wheel drive. Great in the snow, too, as I live in the hills of Connecticut.
Good luck with your search!

Answer 3

Great Choice Ford Vehicles BOLD-MOVES.Com You will Love it its a great All around Vehicle and great for pulling a boat camping trailer, and what not, Best Cars & Trucks On The Planet Earth( MPG) is all on how you drive it, its not bad tho not any worse than any other vehicle, its fuel injected and is 98 % fuel effeint, make sure all the regular seculed maintance was performed u know belts hoses anti frezze, oil changes good tires the right size recomended for that vehicle, and you will be just fine , good choice take care

Answer 4

I have a 1998 version and I LOVE it.
Its MPG is about 23-25, depending on the driving.
I am pushing 130,000 miles and we've never had to invest any real money in it until this past Spring, when we had to fix about $1200 worth of stuff.
I have 3 kids and lots of animals and its always been very dependable and comfortable.

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1991-2002 Ford Explorer/Sport Trac/Sport Reviews

Provided by: Consumer Guide Rating: No CG Rating
Pros: Acceleration (V8); Passenger and cargo room; 4WD traction; Antilock brakes (optional later models); Visibility
Cons: Fuel economy; Engine noise (ohv V6); Wind noise


The Basics
New from the ground up, the Explorer replaced the Bronco II as Ford's compact sport-utility vehicle. Both 2- and 4-door body styles went on sale. The 2-door used a 102.1-inch wheelbase, and the 4-door a 111.9-inch wheelbase. The sole engine in early years was a 4.0-liter V6. Both body styles came with either on-demand 4-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. Antilock brakes operate only in rear-wheel drive. Power steering was standard. Until 1994, Mazda sold a nearly identical 2-door sport-utility called Navajo.


Year to Year Changes
2000 A new XLS base model replaced the prior XL, including standard power mirrors, windows, and locks, all of which had previously been optional. Early in 2000, an Explorer Sport Trac debuted with a short open bed to the rear of its closed 4-door passenger compartment, but as a 2001 model.
2001 Joining the new Sport Trac was a revised 2-door model called the Sport. Later in the model year, the 4-door was dropped and replaced by an all-new model called simply Explorer. Automatic transmission became standard instead of optional, and a 210-horsepower V6 replaced the standard 160-hp V6 for 2001.

2002 Explorer got new styling, a wider stance, longer wheelbase, independent rear suspension, and an available 3rd-row seat for 2002. At midyear, curtain side airbags added sensors designed to deploy them in a rollover accident. Also made available midyear on V8-equipped XLT, Eddie Bauer, and Limited models was an optional antiskid system.

1992 No significant change came for 1992. Eddie Bauer models got color-accented wheels

Sport and XLT gained a rear wiper/washer.

1993 New 4-wheel antilock braking worked in both 2- and 4-wheel drive. Previously, ABS acted only a rear wheels, and just in 2WD.

1994 Minor trim changes marked the '94 Explorers. Fog lamps now were optional on XLT and Eddie Bauer models.

1995 Explorers got their first notable redesigning, led by a freshened exterior that featured a new sloping hood, fenders, bumper, headlights, and grille. Dual airbags, 4-wheel antilock brakes, and Control Trac 4WD went into 1995 models. Control Trac could be left on at all times if desired.

1996 A V8 became available for '96, but initially only on the 2WD XLT with automatic.

1997 Ford added another new engine for '97, a single-cam 4.0-liter V6. It was rated at 205 horsepower and mated to a new 5-speed automatic transmission. Other changes included an electronic transfer case for 4WD models. Mercury added a 4-door-only version of Explorer called Mountaineer

1998 Explorer sees only minor changes for 1998.

1999 Available front side airbags and Reverse Sensing System highlighted the changes for '99. Also new were larger front and rear bumpers and an XLS appearance package for the XL. The Reverse Sensing System gives an audible warning of nearby objects when backing up.



Maintenance Trouble Spots
Air conditioner - Water may drip onto the floor when the air conditioner is operated because the evaporator strip seals were not properly positioned. (1995-96)
Hard starting - If the engine does not start or cranks for a long time then stalls, the idle air control valve may be sticking. (1996)

Radiator - The radiator may leak in cold weather because of a bad seal between the tank and core. (1995-96)

Vehicle noise - A chattering noise that can be felt coming from the rear during tight turns after highway driving is caused by a lack of friction modifier or over-shimming of the clutch packs in the Traction-Lok differential. (1991-96)

Vehicle noise - Synthetic rubber radius arm bushings separate internally, causing noise and degraded steering control. (All)

Vehicle noise - Loose frame rivets should be replaced with bolts (welding is not approved). (1991-96)



Replacement Costs
A/C Compressor 505
Alternator 280
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle 840
Brakes 265
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing 435
Exhaust System 295
Radiator 440
Shocks and/or Struts 175
Timing Chain or Belt 400
Universal Joints 105

Answer 6

Great vehicle, just remember to replace the spare tire. Many of the recalled Firestones were left there even if the other four were replaced. Several deaths and injuries were reported because driver changed the tire and drove on the old spare.

Answer 7

From personal experience I don't care for the explorer because they seem to have alot of door lock and alarm problems and it really gats to be a pain when you ahve to crawl aver the passenger seat just to drive. But I will say they are handy when you need to haul things or alot of people.

Answer 8

2 hundred,000 miles!!! ask him about the service its had and what has been replaced. why is he attempting to promote it after possessing iy in ordinary words some months?? continuously be weary and ask a lot of questions. and and btw i'd not through that.

Answer 9

I had an Explorer and I had problems with the 4WD but other than that I loved it.

Answer 10

have fun with the repair bills