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Anyone have experience with Ford Explorers?
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:23 pm
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:23 pm
Have always liked them, possibly looking at getting a used one soon.
Any specific problems to look out for?
Any specific problems to look out for?
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Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:26 pm to SidewalkTiger
I had one for 10 years and the only issue I ever had with it was that in its last years, it sat for a while (about 7-8 months) and a fricking raccoon decided to set up shop under my hood and ate every piece of wire imaginable under the hood
In other words, it was a very great vehicle
In other words, it was a very great vehicle
This post was edited on 5/29/23 at 10:29 pm
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:30 pm to FLTech
What year and engine?
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:35 pm to SidewalkTiger
Think it was a 2002ish. It was a while ago. Bought it new. It was a great ride
This post was edited on 5/29/23 at 10:36 pm
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:38 pm to SidewalkTiger
Had a 2012 that I kept for 9 years. Very reliable. Outside of normal maintenance there were no issues.
Also, I always enjoyed the comfy ride.
Also, I always enjoyed the comfy ride.
This post was edited on 5/29/23 at 10:40 pm
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:38 pm to SidewalkTiger
2020 explorer. About 40k miles. No problems. Only complaint is dealing with and/or getting used to the engine shutoff thing
I believe that is becoming standard though
I believe that is becoming standard though
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:39 pm to FLTech
Got it.
I'm looking for about a 2016ish model with low mileage, I like to pay cash for vehicles.
They don't seem to hold their value as well as a Tahoe or Highlander so I wasn't sure about potential issues.
I'm looking for about a 2016ish model with low mileage, I like to pay cash for vehicles.
They don't seem to hold their value as well as a Tahoe or Highlander so I wasn't sure about potential issues.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:40 pm to SidewalkTiger
Yep, I lost my virginity in a '96
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:40 pm to SidewalkTiger
I have a 2006 that I purchased new on college. Still drive it from time to time. 318000 miles and counting.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:45 pm to SidewalkTiger
We had a 2016 model. Back up camera would go black sometimes. Dealership wanted $700 to fix it. I never felt like the engine and transmission worked well together. Just wasn't smooth like my Avalon.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:54 pm to SidewalkTiger
I’m on my second. Love them both. Never had issues. I had my first from ‘96 to 2015.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 11:23 pm to SidewalkTiger
Explorers are sneaky big vehicles and roomy. Much more space than a Highlander.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 11:26 pm to SidewalkTiger
2015 Explorer Sport, wife’s vehicle with 90k miles. Tires and oil changes, never seen the mechanic shop.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 11:52 pm to SidewalkTiger
The plastic piece between the windshield and body sucks arse. The interior rattles. This was on a 2012-13.
Posted on 5/30/23 at 1:24 am to SidewalkTiger
Posted on 5/30/23 at 1:35 am to SidewalkTiger
2020 Explorer ST approaching 50k miles.
My favorite vehicle I’ve ever owned. I’ve had some with a bit better performance and a few that were higher end on luxury. And definitely a few that were more expensive.
But for comfort, power, style, handling, versatility, trouble free — this has been my favorite.
My favorite vehicle I’ve ever owned. I’ve had some with a bit better performance and a few that were higher end on luxury. And definitely a few that were more expensive.
But for comfort, power, style, handling, versatility, trouble free — this has been my favorite.
Posted on 5/30/23 at 3:50 am to SidewalkTiger
My mom drives them, must be on her third or fourth one and the latest has been a problem. I think it’s a 22 and every time I see her she’s in a loaner from the dealership
Posted on 5/30/23 at 4:33 am to SidewalkTiger
I had a 2015 explorer with around 80k miles. There were a few instances where it gave a steering assist fault, which essentially cuts the power steering. Luckily it only happened at slow speeds, but I didn’t keep it very long after it started doing that.
Posted on 5/30/23 at 5:05 am to SidewalkTiger
Ours is almost 10 years old and just crossed 100k. The biggest issue we've had was a busted thermostat at an inconvenient time. There are also several minor issues that are ignorable at best and frustrating at worst. Things like tears in the seat underneath or a broken glove box. Overall, it's been a nice reliable vehicle as long as we've had it.
We have two kids for some perspective.
We have two kids for some perspective.
Posted on 5/30/23 at 5:23 am to SidewalkTiger
2015 with 120k. We had to fix the blend door actuator which wasn’t cheap. Also had it run rough a couple times and threw a code. Turned out to be a cheap valve and fixed it myself for 20$.
Been a solid car but as others have mentioned the interior has had some issues. They had to reglue the door panels under warranty.
Been a solid car but as others have mentioned the interior has had some issues. They had to reglue the door panels under warranty.
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