Overview & Reviews
For the 1996 Ford Explorer, the long-awaited V8 AWD versions are available in XLT, Eddie Bauer or Limited Edition flavors. An integrated child safety seat is optional, and the Expedition model has been replaced by a Premium trim package for the Sport.
User Reviews:
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Its Been a Good Life........ - 1996 Ford Explorer
By bim - January 23 - 2:00 amthinking of trading it in just because i can get a good price.......but the car has been great....... it has done me well in good and bad weather....... im looking at another one if the price is right, otherwise im off to the chevy trailblazer or the gmc envoy.
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1996 V8 Explorer - 1996 Ford Explorer
By dtownfb - January 16 - 2:00 am132k miles and 6.5 years later. Great vehicle for us. Very low maintenance. We had two recurring trouble areas, tires and fuel cutoff switch. Vehicle came with the Goodyear Wrangler RT/S. OK tire at best. Fuel cutoff switch while nice to have inthe vehicle is not in a good spot (passenger wheel well) On three different occasions my long legged friends have accidently hit the switch and cut the fuel to the vehicle. The only negative about the vehicle is the fuel economy. But what do you expect from a V8 engine, two ton vehicle. At 132k miles, still going strong with very few signs of showing its age.
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1996 V8 Explorer - 1996 Ford Explorer
By Dtownfb - January 16 - 2:00 am132k miles and 6.5 years later. Great vehicle for us. Very low maintenance. We had two recurring trouble areas, tires and fuel cutoff switch. Vehicle came with the Goodyear Wrangler RT/S. OK tire at best. Fuel cutoff switch while nice to have inthe vehicle is not in a good spot (passenger wheel well) On three different occasions my long legged friends have accidently hit the switch and cut the fuel to the vehicle. The only negative about the vehicle is the fuel economy. But what do you expect from a V8 engine, two ton vehicle. At 132k miles, still going strong with very few signs of showing its age.
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Great Car - 1996 Ford Explorer
By towscorpio - January 8 - 2:00 amNo problems Great Car
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Best Car EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 1996 Ford Explorer
By Dickkyle - December 31 - 2:00 amThis car is such an outstanding car. It is more reliable than my wife.
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My Explorer - 1996 Ford Explorer
By wild - December 23 - 10:00 amI purchased my explorer used several years back. It seemed to be in good condition. I only had it for a couple of months when I had to replace the head gaskets and timing chain gasket. Awhile later the another sensor went bad. Now I have a whirling noise coming from the front driver side at lower speeds. My mechanic can not find the problem. Overall I really like the truck. Its fun to drive and hany when hauling kids and stuff. Gas milage even with the six is poor.
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Brake light - 1996 Ford Explorer
By Aesops - December 16 - 10:00 amRear collision avoidance light is WELDED to the hatch. To replace costs over $400; sorry engineering. Also, seat belt for rear pax isuncomfortable and constantely locks up.
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Surprised - 1996 Ford Explorer
By BigEasy - November 16 - 2:00 amI purchased my XLT with 89000 miles and it drove like it was right out of the factory. Gas milage is horrific but in a SUV what can you ask for. I love the step up cruise control (dont have to hold the Coast or Accel button)and when I hit the gas I get what I ask for "POWER". Could use a better Stereo System and the tailgate needs a release switch in the cockpit (if its there I have no Idea where it is)
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explorer review - 1996 Ford Explorer
By dan` - November 15 - 2:00 amat 100K miles, needed some work, otherwise, not major work required except problem with paint during first 6 mmonths, but ford tool care of it n o problems
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I dig my Explorer - 1996 Ford Explorer
By Enreek - November 10 - 10:00 amI have owned 3 Explorers and I would buy another one with a second thought. It is a good reliable vehicle that I can feel comfortable in. I dig it, man.
