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Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2007	2		72	( Max Score = 100 )
	Austin, TX (11/2007)		44		Read more
	Stay Away!!!! Don't buy an Explorer

	Freehold, NJ (1/2007)		100		Read more
	Buy V8. V8 and V6 offer idenfical gas mileage, but much mor...

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2006	7		89	( Max Score = 100 )
	Rochester, NY (1/2008)		68		Read more
	Drive one for a few days before purchase it.

	Knoxville, TN (2/2007)		76		Read more
	Much improved over previous models. Don't see how imports a...

	Plano, TX (3/2006)		96		Read more
	I would highly recommend this car especially if you need sea...

	Rick -- Aurora, IL (3/2006)		100		Read more
	Concider the 4x2 as an option. The gas mileage is better.

	Marvin -- San Rafael, CA (1/2006)		96		Read more
	Think about the poor fuel economy if you have any concerns a...

	Brian -- Waterford, MI (1/2006)		88		Read more
	There are many options, check around and only get what you n...

	Murrysville, PA (10/2005)		100		Read more
	much easier to fold rear seat and shorter turning radius tha...

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2005	3		68	( Max Score = 100 )
	Matt -- Clayton, NC (11/2007)		36		Read more
	Do not buy a Ford. They do not stand behind their products.

	Christopher -- Sherrills Ford, NC (1/2007)		100		Read more
	Shop until you can't take any more shopping. Prices vary gr...

	Reg -- Aurora, IL (6/2005)		68		Read more
	shop well, the toyota 4runner is a great vehicle, but for ev...

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2004	18		58	( Max Score = 100 )
	Pauline -- San Pedro, CA (8/2007)		48		Read more
	to check on the web for information regarding problems ford ...

	Massena, NY (9/2006)		48		Read more
	DO NOT BUY

	Cheyenne, WY (6/2006)		48		Read more
	buy a honda

	Byron, IL (10/2005)		60		Read more
	Make sure that there are no hidden problems if used.

	Hudson, WI (9/2005)		48		Read more
	Go buy a Chevy Dodge or Jeep

	Brack -- Charlotte, NC (9/2005)		52		Read more
	don't, unless you want to buy mine!

	Grand Forks AFB, ND (8/2005)		52		Read more
	Be careful when you buy a Ford!

	Hickory Hills, IL (6/2005)		60		Read more
	Do not buy it .

	Boring, OR (5/2005)		64		Read more
	Wait to see if they fix the transmission before buying the 2...

	Alburtis, PA (5/2005)		80		Read more
	Test drive it for yourself, worth it if you can get a good p...

	Port Charlotte, FL (3/2005)		52		Read more
	BUy if you can live with very odd, and uncomfortable ride.

	East Lyme, CT (2/2005)		36		Read more
	Don't buy

	Schenectady, NY (12/2004)		100		Read more
	Great if you need 7 seats and wnt to feel save on the road.

	Brooklyn, NY (12/2004)		36		Read more
	DONT BUY STAY AWAY AND DONT LISTEN TO THE DEALERS THE TRUCK ...

	Ray -- Monkton, MD (12/2004)		56		Read more
	Do not buy

	Paragould, AR (12/2004)		100		Read more
	Get it! & if you have the option, GO FOR THE THIRD ROW!!!!

	North Kingstown, RI (11/2004)		44		Read more
	Do not buy one.

	Fayetteville, NC (10/2004)		56		Read more
	be aware of transmission problems

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2003	18		76	( Max Score = 100 )
	Lanham, MD (11/2007)		52		Read more
	Do not purchase a Ford Exployer

	Cary, NC (5/2007)		80		Read more
	Have the transmission checked before buying used.

	Ben -- Longmeadow, MA (10/2005)		40		Read more
	Do not purchase.

	Rochester, WA (10/2004)		92		Read more
	Get a V8 or at least test drive for yourself...

	Alex -- Burbank, CA (9/2004)		52		Read more
	Don't buy it, if you want to buy this please get extended wa...

	Milford, CT (9/2004)		100		Read more
	buy it

	Cheryl -- San Ramon, CA (6/2004)		56		Read more
	There are plenty of other SUVs to choose from.....I would st...

	Indiana, PA (5/2004)		100		Read more
	The third row seats sucks if you don't have a family

	Tupelo, MS (12/2003)		100		Read more
	its good for a family

	Ripley, WV (11/2003)		96		Read more
	Take the family along for their opinions

	Judi -- BOILING SPRINGS, SC (10/2003)		100		Read more
	i would definetly consider an explorer over other suvs.

	Sacramento, CA (8/2003)		84		Read more
	Get in and buy

	Ernest, PA (6/2003)		28		Read more
	Go with the Trailblazer EXT LT 4X4 instead!

	Cary, NC (5/2003)		76		Read more
	shop several dealers to get your best price

	Ernest, PA (5/2003)		28		Read more
	I recommend the Trailblazer EXT LT instead. It is more for ...

	BRAMBLETON, VA (3/2003)		100		Read more
	Great SUV

	Robert -- Farmington, MI (11/2002)		84		Read more
	Buy it

	Kevin -- Elgin, OR (10/2002)		100		Read more
	buy it

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2002	36		77	( Max Score = 100 )
	Dave -- Martinsburg, WV (4/2006)		80		Read more
	GRAB ONE

	Keivn -- Browns Summit, NC (10/2005)		52		Read more
	Questions about reliability of drivetrain. Better quality ve...

	Logan -- Hampton, VA (9/2005)		56		Read more
	Beware!

	Tucson, AZ (8/2005)		60		Read more
	Stay away from the 2002 Ford Explorer.

	Columbia, SC (7/2005)		100		Read more
	Buyers will love the larger size of the newer modles.

	J -- Fort Lauderdale, FL (5/2005)		60		Read more
	if your looking for a comfortable SUV to drive, look else wh...

	Forest Park, IL (5/2005)		20		Read more
	CONSIDER PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BEFORE BUYING A FORD TRUCK

	Fred -- Sanford, MI (2/2005)		48		Read more
	Buy anything else in the world, this car is junk, overpriced...

	The Woodlands, TX (2/2005)		44		Read more
	Buy anythning but a Ford

	Wildwood, MO (1/2005)		44		Read more
	Do not buy this vehicle. It has been unreliable and feels li...

	Romy -- Romeoville, IL (12/2004)		48		Read more
	DO NOT BUY FORD PRODUCTS

	E -- Hammond, IN (5/2004)		80		Read more
	Do your homework before buying - and once you buy you'll be ...

	Joe -- Mesa, AZ (2/2004)		40		Read more
	Don't buy an Explorer

	Neil -- Bend, OR (11/2003)		80		Read more
	Shop around

	Nigel -- Norwalk, CT (9/2003)		44		Read more
	please do not buy this vehicle

	Bob -- Eagle River, WI (4/2003)		100		Read more
	Just buy it. Great SUV.

	Indiana, PA (3/2003)		84		Read more
	Plenty of seating and cargo room. Upshifts smoothly. But l...

	Harpursville, NY (2/2003)		96		Read more
	Recommend it. No problems, after 28K miles

	Lodi, WI (9/2002)		76		Read more
	ADD RUNNING BOARDS AND SPLASH GUARDS, 3RD ROW SEATING ESSENT...

	Ralph -- Apalachin, NY (8/2002)		88		Read more
	Go with the XLT at least.

	Fort Walton Beach, FL (8/2002)		100		Read more
	Get it Loaded!!!! Ford also is offering 0% for 60 mths! Can...

	Catherine -- Brick, NJ (8/2002)		100		Read more
	Buy it...this vehicle is great!

	Elgin, IL (7/2002)		88		Read more
	Shop for the best deal

	Crown Point, IN (7/2002)		92		Read more
	Go with the fully loaded models. Why settle for less

	Marc -- Seaford, NY (6/2002)		100		Read more
	finance at 0.9 percent for 5 years with ford

	Judy -- Milton, VT (5/2002)		100		Read more
	Purchase an XLT made after 1/28/02. You get more features.

	Alfred -- Tampa, FL (5/2002)		80		Read more
	Have factory install add ons - not the dealer.

	Tabernash, CO (3/2002)		76		Read more
	Check the information center display during daylight hours w...

	Havre De Grace, MD (3/2002)		84		Read more
	Buy the V8 . Hardly matters in regard to MPG but makes a big...

	Montgomery, TX (2/2002)		92		Read more
	If you can afford it, go with the Eddie Bauer or Limited mod...

	Valorie -- Mableton, GA (2/2002)		80		Read more
	Go with the V8 model.

	Newburyport, MA (2/2002)		96		Read more
	Avoid the 3rd seat unless you need it.

	Vernon, NJ (1/2002)		100		Read more
	Buy it with the V8 engine. You get more power for towing.

	Schenectady, NY (9/2001)		96		Read more
	MAKE SURE YOU GET ALL OF THE REBATES AND INCENTIVES THAT FOR...

	Gig Harbor, WA (8/2001)		96		Read more
	If your looking for low cost SUV, look at Explorer XLS model

	Remsen, NY (5/2001)		88		Read more
	I think its an excellent choice

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2001	11		80	( Max Score = 100 )
	Brian -- Lewisburg, WV (1/2005)		96		Read more
	Excellent suv, great for first time buyer for suv's

	Lufkin, TX (7/2004)		100		Read more
	Go for it

	Peter -- Scottsdale, AZ (1/2003)		48		Read more
	buy anything other than a Ford!

	Fort Wayne, IN (11/2002)		80		Read more
	get all the options

	Farmers Branch, TX (11/2002)		96		Read more
	Get the premium sport group and comfort group

	Oldsmar, FL (9/2002)		40		Read more
	DONT BUY THIS HUNK OF SHIT!!!

	Tyler -- Marina Del Rey, CA (3/2002)		96		Read more
	If the room and cargo is what you need, everything else will...

	Jeff -- Auburn, IL (4/2001)		80		Read more
	dont be shocked by sticker price, they can sell them for muc...

	Longwood, FL (11/2000)		64		Read more
	It's a lot of money for this vehicle. Shop around before bu...

	Scott -- Katy, TX (11/2000)		84		Read more
	Make sure you testdrive THE vehicle you are going to purchas...

	Jennifer -- Melbourne, FL (4/2000)		92		Read more
	I would like to tell them they made an excellent buy

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2000	17		83	( Max Score = 100 )
	Leesburg, VA (7/2005)		76		Read more
	If there is a good price buy!

	Battle Creek, MI (7/2005)		44		Read more
	I wouldn't give this truck to charity.

	Maumelle, AR (1/2005)		40		Read more
	Buy at your own risk. There are too many GOOD vehicles out t...

	Encino, CA (11/2003)		92		Read more
	make sure recalls are taken care of before u purchassed

	Saint Paul, MN (6/2003)		100		Read more
	Buy it!

	Chicago, IL (8/2002)		80		Read more
	Buy buy buy!!!

	Modesto, CA (6/2002)		92		Read more
	great family suv

	Cary, NC (4/2002)		64		Read more
	watch for quality issues

	Crestwood, IL (3/2002)		64		Read more
	SHOP BEFORE YOU BUY, BE INFORMED

	Elkhart, IN (11/2001)		76		Read more
	Look for the deal

	New Orleans, LA (10/2001)		100		Read more
	Drive it and you will buy it.

	Hines -- Bellevue, NE (10/2000)		100		Read more
	Try it and you'll buy it

	Ron -- Vancouver, WA (6/2000)		96		Read more
	Not a good choice for families only two doors.

	Cole, CA (5/2000)		96		Read more
	You can get as a powered sport track as comfortable all-road...

	Columbus, OH (5/2000)		96		Read more
	Great buy for Quatily

	CALGARY, AB (12/1999)		100		Read more
	If you like toys you'll find more on the Limited then any ot...

	Kellie -- Savannah, GA (9/1999)		100		Read more
	BUY! BUY! BUY!

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
1999	18		85	( Max Score = 100 )
	Jeff -- Willamina, OR (4/2005)		96		Read more
	If looking for an SUV around this year and price

	Mechanicsville, MD (3/2005)		56		Read more
	Do not buy a 99 Ford Explorer, big mistake. I do not know a...

	Elizabethton, TN (9/2004)		76		Read more
	This is a great vehicle, but if looking for a smooth ride, l...

	Mark -- Jacksonville, FL (9/2002)		44		Read more
	Buy the Pathfinder or 4-Runner

	Gary -- Palm Springs, CA (9/2002)		44		Read more
	check the vehicles warranty history carefully also NHTS

	Paul -- Poughkeepsie, NY (4/2002)		88		Read more
	have it checked by a reputable mechanic first.

	Jim -- North Waterboro, ME (2/2002)		84		Read more
	make sure you look at all options listed because even though...

	Cliff -- Huffman, TX (9/2001)		68		Read more
	Buy a 2002 model, all the safety issues have been addressed

	Gary -- Wilton, CT (12/1999)		88		Read more
	Road test it. Negotiate hard, bargains are available.

	Chas -- Tampa, FL (10/1999)		96		Read more
	MAKE SURE YOU WANT A NEW EXPLORER. YOU COULD SAVE MONEY BY B...

	Ron -- Orlando, FL (9/1999)		88		Read more
	Good SUV choice. Don't get carried away with overpriced, us...

	Tina -- Murrells Inlet, SC (7/1999)		100		Read more
	Compare the price of the Explorer to the Grand Cherokee

	R -- Anaheim, CA (6/1999)		100		Read more
	Order a car and get exactly what you want. It takes 6 weeks...

	Robert -- Ardmore, OK (5/1999)		100		Read more
	Try one, buy one. Be sure to get the SOHC engine.

	Houston, TX (3/1999)		100		Read more
	Test drive the competition and then by the Explorer.

	Flint, MI (3/1999)		100		Read more
	this is a great buy.

	Cheryl -- Bratenahl, OH (3/1999)		100		Read more
	Go for it!

	Rex -- Menasha, WI (3/1999)		96		Read more
	save up your money