Ford Explorer XLT Review
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“The Ford Explorer XLT is a very capable offroad...”
★★★☆☆
written by mythrenegade. on 16/07/2003
Good Points
General 4x4, interior appointments, interior space
Bad Points
Weak engine, 4x4 in bad conditions, toy transmissions
General Comments
The Ford Explorer XLT is a very capable offroad vehicle. I have taken this thing all over the mountains and desert of southern california with little problem. The truck is very nice inside and has a lot of room. Great stereo.
On the other hand, when it is muddy or snowy, the explorer doesn't do very well, even with good AT tires. I have been forced to turn back with only 1ft of snow on a hill. When it is muddy the truck loses grip easily and does not feel stable.
Maintenance is a problem. Mine has had two transmissions and I am currently experiencing problems again. Aside from the transmission, I have had an inordinate amount of reliability problems with this vehicle and would not buy another one.
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123566_Rory.'s Response to 115995_mythrenegade.'s Review
Written on: 24/08/2003
From reading the above review, this certainly doesn't sound like a 'capable offroad vehicle' to me. Ford equipped the Explorer with independent rear suspension, not for offroad performance, but for ride comfort. As a result any mildly rough trail will hang one front and one rear wheel in the air, resulting in one stuck truck. See them stuck all the time in the desert out here.