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 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2011 2    80  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Elmont, NY (12/2010)    80   Read more 
 
  Lebanon, PA (9/2010)    80   Read more 
 
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2010 1    76  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Grand Isle, LA (8/2010)    76   Read more 
 
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2008 1    84  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Baton Rouge, LA (7/2010)    84   Read more 
 
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2007 4    86  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Chester, NJ (12/2010)    100   Read more 
 
  Charleston, SC (5/2010)    100   Read more 
 
  Austin, TX (11/2007)    44   Read more 
  Stay Away!!!! Don't buy an Explorer
  Freehold, NJ (1/2007)    100   Read more 
  Buy V8. V8 and V6 offer idenfical gas mileage, but much mor...
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2006 9    88  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Croswell, MI (3/2011)    88   Read more 
 
  Russellville, AR (6/2010)    80   Read more 
 
  Rochester, NY (1/2008)    68   Read more 
  Drive one for a few days before purchase it.
  Knoxville, TN (2/2007)    76   Read more 
  Much improved over previous models. Don't see how imports a...
  Plano, TX (3/2006)    96   Read more 
  I would highly recommend this car especially if you need sea...
  Rick -- Aurora, IL (3/2006)    100   Read more 
  Concider the 4x2 as an option. The gas mileage is better.
  Marvin -- San Rafael, CA (1/2006)    96   Read more 
  Think about the poor fuel economy if you have any concerns a...
  Brian -- Waterford, MI (1/2006)    88   Read more 
  There are many options, check around and only get what you n...
  Murrysville, PA (10/2005)    100   Read more 
  much easier to fold rear seat and shorter turning radius tha...
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2005 6    73  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Columbus, OH (8/2010)    92   Read more 
 
  Ocala, FL (6/2010)    80   Read more 
 
  Elk Grove, CA (5/2010)    60   Read more 
 
  Matt -- Clayton, NC (11/2007)    36   Read more 
  Do not buy a Ford. They do not stand behind their products.
  Christopher -- Sherrills Ford, NC (1/2007)    100   Read more 
  Shop until you can't take any more shopping. Prices vary gr...
  Reg -- Aurora, IL (6/2005)    68   Read more 
  shop well, the toyota 4runner is a great vehicle, but for ev...
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2004 19    61  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Downingtown, PA (1/2011)    76   Read more 
 
  Windsor, CT (9/2010)    92   Read more 
 
  Massena, NY (9/2006)    48   Read more 
  DO NOT BUY
  Cheyenne, WY (6/2006)    48   Read more 
  buy a honda
  Byron, IL (10/2005)    60   Read more 
  Make sure that there are no hidden problems if used.
  Hudson, WI (9/2005)    48   Read more 
  Go buy a Chevy Dodge or Jeep
  Brack -- Charlotte, NC (9/2005)    52   Read more 
  don't, unless you want to buy mine!
  Grand Forks AFB, ND (8/2005)    52   Read more 
  Be careful when you buy a Ford!
  Hickory Hills, IL (6/2005)    60   Read more 
  Do not buy it .
  Boring, OR (5/2005)    64   Read more 
  Wait to see if they fix the transmission before buying the 2...
  Alburtis, PA (5/2005)    80   Read more 
  Test drive it for yourself, worth it if you can get a good p...
  Port Charlotte, FL (3/2005)    52   Read more 
  BUy if you can live with very odd, and uncomfortable ride.
  East Lyme, CT (2/2005)    36   Read more 
  Don't buy
  Schenectady, NY (12/2004)    100   Read more 
  Great if you need 7 seats and wnt to feel save on the road.
  Brooklyn, NY (12/2004)    36   Read more 
  DONT BUY STAY AWAY AND DONT LISTEN TO THE DEALERS THE TRUCK ...
  Ray -- Monkton, MD (12/2004)    56   Read more 
  Do not buy
  Paragould, AR (12/2004)    100   Read more 
  Get it! & if you have the option, GO FOR THE THIRD ROW!!!!
  North Kingstown, RI (11/2004)    44   Read more 
  Do not buy one.
  Fayetteville, NC (10/2004)    56   Read more 
  be aware of transmission problems
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2003 19    77  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Houston, TX (8/2010)    100   Read more 
 
  Lanham, MD (11/2007)    52   Read more 
  Do not purchase a Ford Exployer
  Cary, NC (5/2007)    80   Read more 
  Have the transmission checked before buying used.
  Ben -- Longmeadow, MA (10/2005)    40   Read more 
  Do not purchase.
  Rochester, WA (10/2004)    92   Read more 
  Get a V8 or at least test drive for yourself...
  Alex -- Burbank, CA (9/2004)    52   Read more 
  Don't buy it, if you want to buy this please get extended wa...
  Milford, CT (9/2004)    100   Read more 
  buy it
  Cheryl -- San Ramon, CA (6/2004)    56   Read more 
  There are plenty of other SUVs to choose from.....I would st...
  Indiana, PA (5/2004)    100   Read more 
  The third row seats sucks if you don't have a family
  Tupelo, MS (12/2003)    100   Read more 
  its good for a family
  Ripley, WV (11/2003)    96   Read more 
  Take the family along for their opinions
  Judi -- BOILING SPRINGS, SC (10/2003)    100   Read more 
  i would definetly consider an explorer over other suvs.
  Sacramento, CA (8/2003)    84   Read more 
  Get in and buy
  Ernest, PA (6/2003)    28   Read more 
  Go with the Trailblazer EXT LT 4X4 instead!
  Cary, NC (5/2003)    76   Read more 
  shop several dealers to get your best price
  Ernest, PA (5/2003)    28   Read more 
  I recommend the Trailblazer EXT LT instead. It is more for ...
  BRAMBLETON, VA (3/2003)    100   Read more 
  Great SUV
  Robert -- Farmington, MI (11/2002)    84   Read more 
  Buy it
  Kevin -- Elgin, OR (10/2002)    100   Read more 
  buy it
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2002 38    77  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Detroit, MI (5/2010)    84   Read more 
 
  Seagrove, NC (5/2010)    92   Read more 
 
  Dave -- Martinsburg, WV (4/2006)    80   Read more 
  GRAB ONE
  Keivn -- Browns Summit, NC (10/2005)    52   Read more 
  Questions about reliability of drivetrain. Better quality ve...
  Logan -- Hampton, VA (9/2005)    56   Read more 
  Beware!
  Tucson, AZ (8/2005)    60   Read more 
  Stay away from the 2002 Ford Explorer.
  Columbia, SC (7/2005)    100   Read more 
  Buyers will love the larger size of the newer modles.
  J -- Fort Lauderdale, FL (5/2005)    60   Read more 
  if your looking for a comfortable SUV to drive, look else wh...
  Forest Park, IL (5/2005)    20   Read more 
  CONSIDER PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BEFORE BUYING A FORD TRUCK
  Fred -- Sanford, MI (2/2005)    48   Read more 
  Buy anything else in the world, this car is junk, overpriced...
  The Woodlands, TX (2/2005)    44   Read more 
  Buy anythning but a Ford
  Wildwood, MO (1/2005)    44   Read more 
  Do not buy this vehicle. It has been unreliable and feels li...
  Romy -- Romeoville, IL (12/2004)    48   Read more 
  DO NOT BUY FORD PRODUCTS
  E -- Hammond, IN (5/2004)    80   Read more 
  Do your homework before buying - and once you buy you'll be ...
  Joe -- Mesa, AZ (2/2004)    40   Read more 
  Don't buy an Explorer
  Neil -- Bend, OR (11/2003)    80   Read more 
  Shop around
  Nigel -- Norwalk, CT (9/2003)    44   Read more 
  please do not buy this vehicle
  Bob -- Eagle River, WI (4/2003)    100   Read more 
  Just buy it. Great SUV.
  Indiana, PA (3/2003)    84   Read more 
  Plenty of seating and cargo room. Upshifts smoothly. But l...
  Harpursville, NY (2/2003)    96   Read more 
  Recommend it. No problems, after 28K miles
  Lodi, WI (9/2002)    76   Read more 
  ADD RUNNING BOARDS AND SPLASH GUARDS, 3RD ROW SEATING ESSENT...
  Ralph -- Apalachin, NY (8/2002)    88   Read more 
  Go with the XLT at least.
  Fort Walton Beach, FL (8/2002)    100   Read more 
  Get it Loaded!!!! Ford also is offering 0% for 60 mths! Can...
  Catherine -- Brick, NJ (8/2002)    100   Read more 
  Buy it...this vehicle is great!
  Elgin, IL (7/2002)    88   Read more 
  Shop for the best deal
  Crown Point, IN (7/2002)    92   Read more 
  Go with the fully loaded models. Why settle for less
  Marc -- Seaford, NY (6/2002)    100   Read more 
  finance at 0.9 percent for 5 years with ford
  Judy -- Milton, VT (5/2002)    100   Read more 
  Purchase an XLT made after 1/28/02. You get more features.
  Alfred -- Tampa, FL (5/2002)    80   Read more 
  Have factory install add ons - not the dealer.
  Tabernash, CO (3/2002)    76   Read more 
  Check the information center display during daylight hours w...
  Havre De Grace, MD (3/2002)    84   Read more 
  Buy the V8 . Hardly matters in regard to MPG but makes a big...
  Montgomery, TX (2/2002)    92   Read more 
  If you can afford it, go with the Eddie Bauer or Limited mod...
  Valorie -- Mableton, GA (2/2002)    80   Read more 
  Go with the V8 model.
  Newburyport, MA (2/2002)    96   Read more 
  Avoid the 3rd seat unless you need it.
  Vernon, NJ (1/2002)    100   Read more 
  Buy it with the V8 engine. You get more power for towing.
  Schenectady, NY (9/2001)    96   Read more 
  MAKE SURE YOU GET ALL OF THE REBATES AND INCENTIVES THAT FOR...
  Gig Harbor, WA (8/2001)    96   Read more 
  If your looking for low cost SUV, look at Explorer XLS model
  Remsen, NY (5/2001)    88   Read more 
  I think its an excellent choice
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2001 12    81  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Haddam, CT (5/2010)    100   Read more 
 
  Brian -- Lewisburg, WV (1/2005)    96   Read more 
  Excellent suv, great for first time buyer for suv's
  Lufkin, TX (7/2004)    100   Read more 
  Go for it
  Peter -- Scottsdale, AZ (1/2003)    48   Read more 
  buy anything other than a Ford!
  Fort Wayne, IN (11/2002)    80   Read more 
  get all the options
  Farmers Branch, TX (11/2002)    96   Read more 
  Get the premium sport group and comfort group
  Oldsmar, FL (9/2002)    40   Read more 
  DONT BUY THIS HUNK OF SHIT!!!
  Tyler -- Marina Del Rey, CA (3/2002)    96   Read more 
  If the room and cargo is what you need, everything else will...
  Jeff -- Auburn, IL (4/2001)    80   Read more 
  dont be shocked by sticker price, they can sell them for muc...
  Longwood, FL (11/2000)    64   Read more 
  It's a lot of money for this vehicle. Shop around before bu...
  Scott -- Katy, TX (11/2000)    84   Read more 
  Make sure you testdrive THE vehicle you are going to purchas...
  Jennifer -- Melbourne, FL (4/2000)    92   Read more 
  I would like to tell them they made an excellent buy
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2000 17    83  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Leesburg, VA (7/2005)    76   Read more 
  If there is a good price buy!
  Battle Creek, MI (7/2005)    44   Read more 
  I wouldn't give this truck to charity.
  Maumelle, AR (1/2005)    40   Read more 
  Buy at your own risk. There are too many GOOD vehicles out t...
  Encino, CA (11/2003)    92   Read more 
  make sure recalls are taken care of before u purchassed
  Saint Paul, MN (6/2003)    100   Read more 
  Buy it!
  Chicago, IL (8/2002)    80   Read more 
  Buy buy buy!!!
  Modesto, CA (6/2002)    92   Read more 
  great family suv
  Cary, NC (4/2002)    64   Read more 
  watch for quality issues
  Crestwood, IL (3/2002)    64   Read more 
  SHOP BEFORE YOU BUY, BE INFORMED
  Elkhart, IN (11/2001)    76   Read more 
  Look for the deal
  New Orleans, LA (10/2001)    100   Read more 
  Drive it and you will buy it.
  Hines -- Bellevue, NE (10/2000)    100   Read more 
  Try it and you'll buy it
  Ron -- Vancouver, WA (6/2000)    96   Read more 
  Not a good choice for families only two doors.
  Cole, CA (5/2000)    96   Read more 
  You can get as a powered sport track as comfortable all-road...
  Columbus, OH (5/2000)    96   Read more 
  Great buy for Quatily
  CALGARY, AB (12/1999)    100   Read more 
  If you like toys you'll find more on the Limited then any ot...
  Kellie -- Savannah, GA (9/1999)    100   Read more 
  BUY! BUY! BUY!
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 1999 19    85  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Dallas, TX (5/2010)    88   Read more 
 
  Jeff -- Willamina, OR (4/2005)    96   Read more 
  If looking for an SUV around this year and price
  Mechanicsville, MD (3/2005)    56   Read more 
  Do not buy a 99 Ford Explorer, big mistake. I do not know a...
  Elizabethton, TN (9/2004)    76   Read more 
  This is a great vehicle, but if looking for a smooth ride, l...
  Mark -- Jacksonville, FL (9/2002)    44   Read more 
  Buy the Pathfinder or 4-Runner
  Gary -- Palm Springs, CA (9/2002)    44   Read more 
  check the vehicles warranty history carefully also NHTS
  Paul -- Poughkeepsie, NY (4/2002)    88   Read more 
  have it checked by a reputable mechanic first.
  Jim -- North Waterboro, ME (2/2002)    84   Read more 
  make sure you look at all options listed because even though...
  Cliff -- Huffman, TX (9/2001)    68   Read more 
  Buy a 2002 model, all the safety issues have been addressed
  Gary -- Wilton, CT (12/1999)    88   Read more 
  Road test it. Negotiate hard, bargains are available.
  Chas -- Tampa, FL (10/1999)    96   Read more 
  MAKE SURE YOU WANT A NEW EXPLORER. YOU COULD SAVE MONEY BY B...
  Ron -- Orlando, FL (9/1999)    88   Read more 
  Good SUV choice. Don't get carried away with overpriced, us...
  Tina -- Murrells Inlet, SC (7/1999)    100   Read more 
  Compare the price of the Explorer to the Grand Cherokee
  R -- Anaheim, CA (6/1999)    100   Read more 
  Order a car and get exactly what you want. It takes 6 weeks...
  Robert -- Ardmore, OK (5/1999)    100   Read more 
  Try one, buy one. Be sure to get the SOHC engine.
  Houston, TX (3/1999)    100   Read more 
  Test drive the competition and then by the Explorer.
  Flint, MI (3/1999)    100   Read more 
  this is a great buy.
  Cheryl -- Bratenahl, OH (3/1999)    100   Read more 
  Go for it!
  Rex -- Menasha, WI (3/1999)    96   Read more 
  save up your money
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