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 An integrated child safety seat is optional, and the Expedition model has been replaced by a Premium trim package for the Sport.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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1996 Ford Explorer - 1996 Ford Explorer
By tomkeith - June 24 - 2:00 amThis SUV has been a great vehicle. I would buy one again, and plan to. I would also recommend to others
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A Good Sport - 1996 Ford Explorer
By TIMDOGG - June 8 - 2:00 amThis has been one of the best vehicles I have owned. Bought in 3/99 with about 20000 miles now has 84000 and havent had any major problems.
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My Experience as an Explorer Owner - 1996 Ford Explorer
By keysfish - May 26 - 2:00 amI have had the transmission and the 4WD components changed out by the Dealership twice. Although it is running properly now, I cant trust it anymore.
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It goes the distance - 1996 Ford Explorer
By Ford is Awesome - May 8 - 2:00 amThis explorer has 192,000 miles and hasnt skipped a beat yet. I can tell that the transmission is slowly going, but I cant complain. When washed and waxed, its a great looking ride. The ONLY thing that has broken is the driver side power lock.
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Reliable and lots of space with 2 door - 1996 Ford Explorer
By BARCA99 - April 23 - 2:00 amI own it for more than a year. All I had to do was change the oil. When I bought it had close to 100k miles and I have put another 20k and runs great. In the freeway I get 21 miles per gallon and in the city around 14. I recommended this car to students and professionals who need to carry tools.
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Like It! - 1996 Ford Explorer
By kw - March 18 - 2:00 amI like it and have had no major problems but i always buy the extended warranty so the (just in case) happens i am prepared for it with as little cost as possible.
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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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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.
