Ford Explorer 4.0 5d Auto (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciates like a stone from new, but cracking value as a used buy.
Costs
I average 22mpg on a fast long M4 run. Its 4 litres after all, what do you expect!
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On the road
Driving
Great to look down on everyone, but can suffer from being high sided on exposed roads.
Performance
Considering it's over 2 tonnes, it's a very quick car, even with a trailer on the back.
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Living with it
Reliability
So far only had to replace the thermostat.
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It's not proven that popular in the uk, but its still great value.
Comfort
Very comfortable, electric seats in the front. Regularly do 400 mile round trips in it.
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Security and Service
Service
Dealers aren't that clued up, but lots of info on the American Internet newsgroups.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Thermostat needs replaced about 34k miles, sticks shut briefly.
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