2005 Ford Explorer - Changed my mind on SUVs
I like the Explorer pretty well, it's the first SUV I've owned and I wouldn't go back to driving a small car after my experience. I like how it handles but it's had to have a lot of work since I've gotten it, which is to be expected from driving it about 100,000 miles since it was purchased and most through no fault of how it was made (ea.. A toddler shoved a pencil into the air conditioner vents and I needed to fix it so it would change from a/c to heat again). I would like some work done to the interior, updating the stereo system, etc. The air conditioner vent has been lose and won't stay in position since I've gotten it. When I was looking to buy the car I test drove another Explorer and ultimately decided to get the one I got because of a large crack on the back of the other one. ... (more)
I like the Explorer pretty well, it's the first SUV I've owned and I wouldn't go back to driving a small car after my experience. I like how it handles but it's had to have a lot of work since I've gotten it, which is to be expected from driving it about 100,000 miles since it was purchased and most through no fault of how it was made (ea.. A toddler shoved a pencil into the air conditioner vents and I needed to fix it so it would change from a/c to heat again). I would like some work done to the interior, updating the stereo system, etc. The air conditioner vent has been lose and won't stay in position since I've gotten it. When I was looking to buy the car I test drove another Explorer and ultimately decided to get the one I got because of a large crack on the back of the other one. Soon after purchasing this one a large crack in the same spot appeared and I've found out it was a weakness common in Explorers. I've driven it often, and take it with me when I go hiking and it's always did great with the right maintenance.
I do a fun scavenger hunt every year that benefits a charity, one of the items this year was to build a raft from water bottles and take it out on a lake or river. I used my vehicle to haul it to a local river/popular swimming area with a friend and ended up going through some pretty tough back roads to get there. Another time for the same scavenger hunt we hauled a birds nest that was 5 ft in... (more)
I do a fun scavenger hunt every year that benefits a charity, one of the items this year was to build a raft from water bottles and take it out on a lake or river. I used my vehicle to haul it to a local river/popular swimming area with a friend and ended up going through some pretty tough back roads to get there. Another time for the same scavenger hunt we hauled a birds nest that was 5 ft in diameter to a well to do neighborhood to sit in.
1.Roomy
2.4 Wheel drive
3.The dimmer on the rear view mirror, so I'm not blinded by head lights behind me.
4. The design
1.Roomy
2.4 Wheel drive
3.The dimmer on the rear view mirror, so I'm not blinded by head lights behind me.
4. The design
1. Crack in the back under the window
2. Hard to switch back and forth between 4 wheel drive
3. Fabric seats hard to clean when you have children
4. Gas mileage
1. Crack in the back under the window
2. Hard to switch back and forth between 4 wheel drive
3. Fabric seats hard to clean when you have children
4. Gas mileage
1993 Ford Explorer - Reliable, well made car
This vehicle that I have is a very dependable vehicle. I bought it as just a way to get around basically but even though it has more than 200,000 miles and I've put around 15,000 miles on it, it still runs great. I've done a lot of maintenance on small things but the main things, such as the engine, have yet to give me problems. You can comfortably fit 5 people in there with lots of room for everyone.
This vehicle that I have is a very dependable vehicle. I bought it as just a way to get around basically but even though it has more than 200,000 miles and I've put around 15,000 miles on it, it still runs great. I've done a lot of maintenance on small things but the main things, such as the engine, have yet to give me problems. You can comfortably fit 5 people in there with lots of room for everyone.
One Friday night we piled up a bunch of wooden pallets in the storage space behind the seats and we went up this old, not well maintained road until finally we reached the top. We had a great bonfire and a great experience with the truck, it worked well and got us where we wanted to go.
One Friday night we piled up a bunch of wooden pallets in the storage space behind the seats and we went up this old, not well maintained road until finally we reached the top. We had a great bonfire and a great experience with the truck, it worked well and got us where we wanted to go.
The build is well made. There are no interior rattles and nothing has fallen apart. The electronics still work great, all of the automatic windows except for one still go up and down and the radio still works. The car accelerates quickly and can get up to a very quick speed. There is a lot of space in the back compartment for storage, like a lot of space. You can fit a lot of things in there and it's very useful if you have a lot of luggage to bring somewhere.
The build is well made. There are no interior rattles and nothing has fallen apart. The electronics still work great, all of the automatic windows except for one still go up and down and the radio still works. The car accelerates quickly and can get up to a very quick speed. There is a lot of space in the back compartment for storage, like a lot of space. You can fit a lot of things in there and it's very useful if you have a lot of luggage to bring somewhere.
The fuel economy isn't great it only get between 15 and 17 miles per gallon even no matter how I drive it, though it did get 23 on the very long road trip to and from Michigan. Another con is that the car is somewhat top heavy so it seems not very stable when turning and I worry that if I turn too quickly it might flip over. Also the wheel bearing are very hard to replace on this vehicle, there is some sort of little key piece in the bearing that is very hard to take out, it took me a good 3 hours to get it out for whatever reason.
The fuel economy isn't great it only get between 15 and 17 miles per gallon even no matter how I drive it, though it did get 23 on the very long road trip to and from Michigan. Another con is that the car is somewhat top heavy so it seems not very stable when turning and I worry that if I turn too quickly it might flip over. Also the wheel bearing are very hard to replace on this vehicle, there is some sort of little key piece in the bearing that is very hard to take out, it took me a good 3 hours to get it out for whatever reason.
1994 Ford Explorer - Semi reliable
I have a 1994 Ford explorer that I hate. When I bought it, it was already 15 yrs. old. At the time of purchase, I felt that it drove outstandingly well and that the interior was amazing, given it's age. Could have cared less about the 4x4 aspect of it, as I am not into those activities, proved to be useful in my 8th year of owning it when it snowed. The car had the space I needed to take my entire family on outings without the feeling of being cramped. Plus, it held all the geared required and the two dogs. I love that it came with a tow hitch already on it. When I hauled my 4x8 trailer filled with various yard debris, it didn't with out complaint. I hate the fact that it is a Ford. My past experience with this brand is not stable. Every Ford I have ever owned was a crappy car. I bough... (more)
I have a 1994 Ford explorer that I hate. When I bought it, it was already 15 yrs. old. At the time of purchase, I felt that it drove outstandingly well and that the interior was amazing, given it's age. Could have cared less about the 4x4 aspect of it, as I am not into those activities, proved to be useful in my 8th year of owning it when it snowed. The car had the space I needed to take my entire family on outings without the feeling of being cramped. Plus, it held all the geared required and the two dogs. I love that it came with a tow hitch already on it. When I hauled my 4x8 trailer filled with various yard debris, it didn't with out complaint. I hate the fact that it is a Ford. My past experience with this brand is not stable. Every Ford I have ever owned was a crappy car. I bought this car knowing that eventually I was going to have some sort of issue, not including normal wear tear of the vehicle. I was so right on so many levels. The gentleman told me, after I paid him, that this had been his elderly father's car, and he only drove six miles a day, two-three times a week. With in the first month, we had some sort of electronic issue that the mechanic fixed quick enough. Then after a smidge over a year, just about everything went bad at once. Starter, alternator, and water pump. A few months later, it was an enormous water leak from the heads. Ended up having to rebuild the top part of the motor before two years of ownership had passed. Every year since 2015, we have had to have major repairs done it. It has a check engine light on, been on for three years, and a certified mechanic can't find what is sending the code. We have changed stuff that the codes sent with no help. I hate it!
Teaching my adult son on how to drive in the snow. In Oregon, we don't get much snow in my area. He has only had a license for four years, so I took him to an empty parking lot. Took vehicle out of 4x4 mode and put him in the seat. He drove for hours learning how to correct skids, slides, and spinning tires. Then we put it back into 4x4 mode, and he learned how that felt compared to with out i... (more)
Teaching my adult son on how to drive in the snow. In Oregon, we don't get much snow in my area. He has only had a license for four years, so I took him to an empty parking lot. Took vehicle out of 4x4 mode and put him in the seat. He drove for hours learning how to correct skids, slides, and spinning tires. Then we put it back into 4x4 mode, and he learned how that felt compared to with out it. It made him realize that a vehicle that doesn't have 4x4 is a lot scarier to drive in snow and ice; he drives a Kia Sportage.
Large enough for family, dogs and cargo. Towing capabilities. Air conditioning. The size of the engine compartment--allowed to be worked on easily. Cost of replaceable parts--always check that when buying a used car.
Large enough for family, dogs and cargo. Towing capabilities. Air conditioning. The size of the engine compartment--allowed to be worked on easily. Cost of replaceable parts--always check that when buying a used car.
Crappy gas mileage. U-Haul won't allow trailer rentals with this SUV. Unable to diagnose check engine light. I paid $2,400 in 2009 (good) and have put into it over $5,000 in repairs (bad). The unreliability of vehicle.
Crappy gas mileage. U-Haul won't allow trailer rentals with this SUV. Unable to diagnose check engine light. I paid $2,400 in 2009 (good) and have put into it over $5,000 in repairs (bad). The unreliability of vehicle.
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