Ford Explorer 4.0 North Face 5d Auto (1999/V) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
All the spec of a Range Rover, but £10000 less.
Costs
Around £200 for a 10k service. Pretty average.
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On the road
Driving
Town/Country/Motorway I do 700 miles/week… Great.
Performance
For a car of its size; fast and stable at speed. Excellent.
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Living with it
Reliability
So far so good.
Comfort
Depends who you speak to, but generally impressive.
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Security and Service
Security
Several attempted entries. So far all have failed.
Service
Came with 3 year Ford warranty. no real problems.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil pressure switch replaced under warranty.
Other
Blown door speaker and dodgy column switch. Few other minor niggles. All repaired under warranty.
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