2006-10-11 15:52:41 · 13 answers · asked by thundercat 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Better than GM suvvies or a Durango. But the Japanese four wheel drive vehciles are distinctly more reliable.
I agree with the posting suggesting an Explorer V8 instead of that shaky V6 engine, if you decide on an Explorer.
2006-10-11 16:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and a lot of my customers own these vehicles and there really good to own, all of the people i know of have said they like them better than any other vehicle they have ever owned, i have drove a lot of them and they do drive good and don't give much trouble as far as major things go all vehicles tear up but these seem to do real good at avoiding major repairs,i think a lot of it is good maintenance that helps any vehicle last good,but there good ones too own and they last a long time and now days with money the way it is it helps to have one that's going to last a while,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-10-11 16:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one I have driven for work over the past 6 year. It is a 1999 and has 175,000 miles on it. The ONLY repair I have had to do is replace the tranny at 120,000 miles. Like most vehicles, proper maintenance is key.
2006-10-11 16:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a 2004 Explorer and had NO problems with it, I just traded it in for a 2007 Expedition and LOVE it. My husband drives a 2005 F150 and has had no problems with it either. Prior to that I had a 2003 Escort and had no problems with it.
2006-10-11 16:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by justronda65 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever since 1980 Ford has been crap.
I had bought 10 up to that point and then their engines got lousy, and they wouldn't honor their warranties.
Since then have bought anything but Ford. Mostly Chrysler.
2006-10-11 15:58:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford stands for Found On Road Dead
2006-10-11 16:02:04 · answer #6 · answered by Got Curves? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anybody can afford to buy a Ford, but nobody can afford to own one. That is because Fords are so darned difficult to repair, therefore expensive repair bills. And yes... they do require almost constant attention.
2006-10-11 15:58:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi, there became a ball joint bear in mind on them, it became around 2000, yet there became a year on people who the decrease ball joints have been breaking and inflicting injuries and fatals. no longer all that useful on the bear in mind year yet properly actually worth the verify. despite if replaced you nonetheless have the flat tow in the back of miles on the suspension. there became additionally a situation with them flipping for the time of twist of destiny avoidance manuvers like a speedy swerve, verify into that, do a stable ball joint verify nonetheless. in basic terms some issues I do bear in suggestions approximately explorers, no longer something as a fact because of the fact i'm uncertain of the year and did no longer verify.
2016-12-26 16:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah they're ok. it's just a truck. i'd stay away from the 3.0 Litre engine. find a 4.0 Litre or a v8
2006-10-11 15:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by zig z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there cheap and rollover. so i guess there good!
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2006-10-11 18:18:41 · answer #10 · answered by mjkid2334 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋