Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Ford - Quality is Job One???? - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By TreManFoo - April 19 - 10:00 am

  Abosolutely pitiful build quality. The dashboard rattles and squeeks incessantly from no less than three different areas. And the center console makes a loud knocking noise while driving, the cheap plastic began cracking after less than two months on the road. Lets see...the overhead console dangles from the roof because only 2 of the four screws were actually installed at the factory; and my favorite - the doors are made out of recycled beer cans, I believe. When you close the doors you get a crashing metal-on-metal sound, not the nice solid "whoomp" that other new vehicles (that cost far less, btw) exhibit. The ride is terrible...wear your kidney belt.

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  Bad Ball Joints - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Kathy Hoppes - March 8 - 2:00 am

  This is my second Ford in 6.5 years. I have spent several thousands of dollars for repairs that are a direct result of poor engineering on the part of Ford the first was a 95 mustang convertable v-6. I had to replace the head gaskets 3 times before I bought this explorer now I have had tons of recalls,bad ball joints and the transmission is slipping.All together I have spent 50000.00$ plus all the repairs and the 89 nissan I traded for the first Ford is still on the road. I guess everyone knows what my next car will be. Not a ford.

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  Fun to Drive - 2002 Ford Explorer Sport
  By nerd2z - March 8 - 2:00 am

  Even though it will only hold 2 people in the back seat, there is a ton of room up front and the cargo space is excellent. My dogs have had a blast in the back area! The truck drives very well on the highway and is very comfortable. I wish it got better gas mileage, but it is a truck with a good engine.

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  Ford Explorer Sport - 2003 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Emerson - March 2 - 10:00 am

  High performance vehicle--looks great! This vehicle has real power and acceleration--it does not hold back. Fords have always provided me with outstanding reliability and quality. This is the best SUV you will find for your money!

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  Enjoyed it! - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Saved me from injury - February 14 - 10:13 am

  I really enjoyed my Explorer. I hit a median at 50 miles per hour (black ice) and I believe my Explorer kept me from getting injured. It took a beating but I didnt get a scratch. Also, it drove fantastic in the rain...Im going to miss it!

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  RIDES LIKE A BAD HORSE - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By JB007 - February 13 - 10:00 am

  SOON AFTER I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN OCT 2000 I SUSPECTED I HAD MADE A BAD PURCHASE. AFTER ALMOST THREE YEARS OWNING IT I HAVE CONFIRMED WHAT A HUGE MISTAKE I MADE. FOR STARTERS THIS TRUCK LOSES IT WHEN IT HITS A POTHOLE OR A SPEED BUMP. THE TAIL SWAGS TO THE SIDE. IT OFFERS A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND BUMPY RIDE OVER ANYTHING THAT ISNT PERFECT ASPHALT. THE TITANIUM FINISH ON THE DOOR HANDLES HAVE COME OFF AND NOW LOOK AN UGLY DISCOLORED GRAY. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DASHBOARD ARE SO BADLY ASSEMBLED THAT IT SQUEAKS AND RATTLES. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES.

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  2001 Ford Explorer Sport - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By gorgborg - February 7 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive, find myself filling the gas tank much more often than my Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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  I like it - 2003 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Flaford - February 7 - 10:00 am

  I recently purchased this vehicle and found both the dealership staff and the quality of Ford to have improved remakably since I last bought a Ford.

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  Explorer sport - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By bmtaurus - January 1 - 10:00 am

  I liked my explorer a lot when I first bought it. However, that began to change over time. The truck inside and outside is great. It looks nice and feels even better when youre sitting inside. The problem comes when you actually have to drive it. Hold on because it is a very bumpy ride. You feel every little obstruction in the road and it gets magnified so a little bump feels like youre driving off a cliff. I still like my explorer now but just not as much as I used to.

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  low maintenance & reliable vehicle - 2003 Ford Explorer Sport
  By capecodcuda - December 26 - 7:34 am

  02/2011 i took my 2003 ford explorer xls sport in on trade, for a street bike i had on craigslist. its my daily driver. i driven it all around florida, with friends. its very comfortable driving. i have a 5 speed manual & would have to admit it is fun to drive too. the 4.0L v6 has great power. especially, going through the 3:73 rear end in my truck. maintenance has been very minimal. i am mechanically incline. so, i service my own vehicles. i inspect it daily & services as needed. when i first got the truck i had several minor things to repair. due to previous owners neglect. one common problem with these vehicles is the coolant thermostat housing unit a dealer item $80. i would recommend!