Ford Explorer
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Definately buy second hand, and reap the benefits , comparible spec range rover twice the price!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fuel economy 17 mpg in or out of town ,towing or not. It just does what it does!!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent driveing machine. Tows anything anywhere, car transporters and caravan. Very stable. Light Use off road occasional ,guaranteed never to stick even with road tyres.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    People just think another 4 x 4 plug! Watch out, often suprises hi performance machinery.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lower Ball joints replaced at m.o.t £25 a side, not the easiest job I done. Repaired oil cooler for steering. Imobiliser black box on fuel tank caused me some grief, Still love it. After all, even the best motors breakdown.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    strong, purposefull,capable, looks at home equally off or on road.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable , excellent long distance effortless drive even when towing.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard alarm / immobiliser. Did give me problems once, black box on top of fuel tank had faulty connection

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Local ford garages have shyed away from the explorer, also most bits take a few days to get, although aftermarket suppliers can usually supply off the shelf.Haynes manuals are available, which help people like myself.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None

    Other

    Immobiliser

    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