Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  GOOD LOOKING TRUCK - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By WELDON SIMMONS - April 2 - 10:00 am

  Have not had the truck but a month, but like the looks of it. At times I wish I had of brought the 4 door due to the inconvenance of the back seat passanger. Additionally I hate the gas milage with a passion. All in all not a bad truck, and I say truck because thats what it rides like, a truck.

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  Had NO Problems - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Offroader - March 21 - 3:16 am

  Ive only owned a handfull of American cars in my 58 years -- and never expected to purchase a "FORD". I wanted an SUV, liked the styling and price of the Explorer Sport, and from the 30K miles when I purchased it, to the 64K miles I now have on it, its reliability has been exceptional. Living in NJ where the climate can be brutal in the winter, this vehicle has started without exception and run flawlessly. The 4WD is of course absolutely essential for this environment and has performed well.

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  fun truck - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By rayaccord - January 31 - 10:00 am

  great sport and fun drve, only complait is that the interior looks the same every year, they need to upgraded to compete with the hondas and the toyotas. The suspension could be little tighter. overall its a good truck

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  Ford-a-good-buy - 2002 Ford Explorer Sport
  By First-Ford - October 24 - 10:00 am

  Even thought the look havent change much in a couple of year the small changes that had been made are nice. Ford have put more into the Quality the expolorer which I myself love I would like to have more Quality then added looks. The wider base and a more bold look it very nice. If you have child I highly recommed that you get a four door not just in a SUV but in any car you buy its always hard to put someone in the backseat of any car.

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  Again? No, thanks. - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By jehlers - September 15 - 5:50 am

  I was cruising through one on the weekend, and the Explorer Sport caught my eye. Not to mention, I loved the two door look and it was black! Ive always wanted a black vehicle. Another bonus, it had a sunroof, luggage rack and running boards. I dont think I couldve asked for anything else. It had $10,900 on the windshield and I got it for $9,400 with only 56K on it. I got a pretty good deal. Anyway, its not mid-July and I hate the gas mileage. Ive already replaced the air intake control valve ($225 w/ labor) and now it clicks loudly when I turn my wheels. Someone mentioned the hub bearings. I think my next car will be a Honda, Nissan or Toyota. Thats what I wanted originally.

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  Love it! - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By pickens - August 6 - 10:00 am

  This has been a wonderful SUV. I just had a wreck in it where I hydroplaned on the Interstate and hit the concrete wall divider. My wife and I were unharmed and the car held up great!

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  OK - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By 4drtruck - July 21 - 7:56 am

  For the most part a good SUV. Have had trouble with the interior. The arm rest broke off and the driver side seat is sagging from getting in and out. The 4 wheel drive will go through anything, the best ive seen. Been a couple recalls with the recent having to disconnect the cruise control due to fire hazard. Frustrating trying to fit stuff in small vehicle but it is a 2 door sport

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  My shopping buddy - 2002 Ford Explorer Sport
  By jo - June 5 - 5:20 pm

  I love my Explorer, when I first got it the transmission went out, but it was under warranty, no big deal and they gave me a loaner. The car runs very smooth for an SUV, its pretty quiet, seats are comfortable and anyone can fix it.

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  2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport - 2003 Ford Explorer Sport
  By davem2003 - April 30 - 7:58 am

  I purchased my 2003 Ford Explorer Sport back in 2006 truck was 2.5 years old and had 32000 Miles on it. I am a Heavy equipment mechanic so I service my own vehicles. regular oil changes every 3000 K, front rear diff t-case oil every 50000 K, I have replaced brakes many of times approx. every 40000K fronts and 60000K rear, I tow a 3500 l b trailer a few times a year across country in summer rest of driving is around town, Truck now has 172500 K on it and still runs well, Ive also replaced the tires twice and battery once everything else is all original!! This vehicle does everything I ask for.

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  All good, but transmission - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Chris - April 5 - 2:56 am

  I bought my Explorer with 46,xxx miles on it. Now at 146,xxx miles, Ive grown really fond of almost everything about the truck. Except the fact that Ive had to rebuild the transmission twice! It went out once right before 100,000 and again about 40k later! The moonroof leaks pretty bad, too. Its treated me great otherwise, but Im sick of replacing the transmission and the 18 MPG, too.