My sister is thinking about buying a 1995 explorer or a 1998 one but she some one else told her that they had a recall on them does any one no what for and what years were afected. do you know any thing good and bad about this kind of car
2007-04-09 05:30:14 · 14 answers · asked by chica 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
We just traded our 2004 Explorer and we are STILL celebrating!
It is by far the worse vehicle I have ever owned. The only one who rides anywhere near comfortable is the driver. Riders in the back had to sit on pillows because the seat was hard as a board!
No one in my family liked it. It drove okay, but why have a vehicle that will seat four when you are the only one who will ride further than 10 minutes in it?
These SUV's were not made for comfort. If your sister wants to be comfortable on trips, tell her to keep looking!
2007-04-09 17:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by momwithabat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are many answers on this. The 1998 is a better one then the 1995. The Explorer, from what we have experienced, and we operate thousands of suvs of all makes and models, are the best bang for the buck. Every one knows how to fix them, they don't break any more or any less then any other vehicle and the gas mileage is decent for that size car. The 1995 will get worse mileage the the 1998. If you buy any suv try and avoid full time 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive. They are always in 4 x 4 and use more gas. I would buy a 1998 before the 1995 and I have no major issues with any of the 1998's we still have in service. In fact we have a couple with over 1/2 million miles on them.
2007-04-11 17:14:36 · answer #2 · answered by asccaracer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really have answered your own question - the Edge undoubtedly will resist rollovers better than an Explorer, and has better crash test results. On top of that, it's superior handling and braking will help you to have a better chance of avoiding the accident to begin with. If you're leaning towards Fords - consider the Taurus X (used to be Freestyle). It's also a crossover like the Edge (with the same engine and transmission), but has three row seating, it has more room than either of the others. Also great crash test results - for those that think Volvo's are the best, the 2008 Taurus and Taurus X (not older Tauruses) are based on the Volvo S80 structure. Good reviews too. Hope this helps!
2016-05-20 23:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tire problem has been corrected. The rollover problem you'll find mentioned is not a vehicle problem, it is a driver problem. If she knows how to drive an SUV she'll be fine.
As for the recall-all cars have recalls. That just means that they are fixing problems that exist, you cant make a perfect car, there will be problems. The biggest recall on them was the tire pressure for the Firestones though-it was just a new sticker being applied that showed the correct pressure for those particular tires.
They are excellent cars. Heavy and bad on gas, but what do you expect out of an suv?
2007-04-09 05:41:25 · answer #4 · answered by Showtunes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a '98 (6 cyl) with 150,000 miles. Great car. I get 18 - 20 mpg. They ride stiff, and the radio sucks, but that is my only complaint. The recall was for roll over problems with Firestone tires. If she drives 100 MPH on interstate exit ramps, this is not the car for her. It is an SUV, not a Corvette.
Follow speed limits (or 5mph over) on ramps and there are no problems. Two other recalls for
1)a bolt in the seat, and a
2) problem with cruise. I didn't even bother to get them fixed. With good tires, it will go anyplace. I pull out other 4wd that get stuck all the time.
2007-04-09 05:49:02 · answer #5 · answered by jomcgre3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like them I have a 1997 Explorer and i use to have a 96 Eddie Bauer edition. Both great. I've had to upgrade do to the size of my family needs. But the one i still have is running strong as the day it was made. I've only had to do the maintenance items ( oil,tune up,etc..) Also the recall was for bad Firestone tires. Any used on should have already been replaced.
2007-04-09 14:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by Some SoCal Dude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most cars have recalls on them for one reason or another. good things about recalls is the dealership fixes them for free. so no worries. I have one, a 2005, I love it.
2007-04-09 05:38:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are pretty reliable SUV's, much more so than the post-1994 Chevy Blazer's/GMC Jimmy's, Jeep Grand Cherokee's and the Chevy TrailBlazer's/GMC Envoy's.
2007-04-09 09:42:48 · answer #8 · answered by Fell In Love 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't own one. Too big, too fuel hungry. There was a problem with Firestone tires of a certain type on these vehicles. I'd do some research on that before purchasing. I just don't think they are as reliable as they should be.
2007-04-09 05:36:00 · answer #9 · answered by Arthur O 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
excellent trucks i've had 2
1994, 2dr manual, 203000 miles no problems
2000 4x4 2dr sport 157000 no problems
2005 sporttrac 56000 no problems
follow a regular maintanence schedule and you wont have any problems
The idiots that call them exploders are just that
2007-04-09 09:11:28 · answer #10 · answered by 51 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋