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Ford Explorer LS
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Average Ratings for Ford Explorer LS

  • Performance4.2 stars
  • Practicality4.3 stars
  • Reliability4.3 stars
  • Value for Money4.8 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.3 stars
  • Overall Rating4.1 stars

4 Reviews For Ford Explorer LS

  • simmy0ne Rank: Lance Corporal 27th Mar 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Good Points: Simply the best car I've ever owned. Tonnes of space, comfort and power, not to mention gadgets. Couldn't ask for anything better.


    Bad Points: High fuel costs, but not as bad as I had been told. The 4.0L V6 sits at 70mph at 2200 rpm. Not even out of breath.


    General comments: I owned my explorer for 3 years and regreted selling it for a Hyundai Santa Fe. The Hyundai is fine, but not a patch on the Ford. I have 2 kids and a dog. With the in-laws living 300 miles away comfort and performance was a big issue. With a roof box we actually ENJOYED travelling so much, we even bought a caravan, which the Explorer seemed to love towing. It had self adjusting suspension which sensed the load and leveled the jeep automaticaly. We also have a Mazda MX5 which is great fun to drive. But guess what! We always fought over the Explorer keys first. We went for the Ford instead of the JEEP Cherokee simply because of parts and labour. It was absoloutely the right move. The Lamda sensors needed changed, it was done for £200 in one day. That's all the trouble we had in three years. I'm now off to sell my Hyundai for another Explorer. This time we're looking at an LPG conversion, just to make it perfect in every way.
    P.S.
    We found there were no markings on the rear of the explorer except the name. We made a badge saying "4.0L V6 don't even think about it"
    It blew away almost every car on the road with guts to spare.....don't believe me? Go and try one out!!!!!!!!

  • lordjohnhoward 21st Aug 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I purchased my xlt in March 2003. Since then have done nearly 9000 miles and without a hitch. Some of the motoring press slate the car saying things like, "its cheap inside" and "interior trim around gearbox moves" well if it didnt it would simply break!!!!. I and My wife love the explorer and would not be without it.

  • gary. 4th Aug 2002

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    had owned a jeep cherokee and needed more space(which this has). kids love it. feels like a ford i.e. solid but unspectacular. dont agree with criticism of it`s size (it`s actually no bigger externally than it`s rivals). chrome a bit much, but it`s a heck of a car for the money!

  • John Smith. Rank: Lance Corporal 19th Oct 2001

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    The Performance and off road abilities of my Ford Explorer go with its macho all-American styling. The car's very well-equipped. Gives 20 mpg if I'm lucky The costs of parts and servicing reasonable, but the depreciation was massive. My car has permanent four-wheel drive so it feels safe when driving. The self-leveling rear suspension works a treat, even though it's bouncy. The explorer is rather cumbersome to drive through town. The V6 engine packs a punch, although acceleration not shar ...