Ford Explorer 1998Change

I love the simplicity of this vehicle..Have been using it for 2 years now and very little problems. Just basic maintenance and she will ride forever. Use premium brakes on the front and generic brakes on the back.. Buy it if you can...Cheers!!!

The Ford Explorer started life as a rough and ready body-on-frame, Ranger-based rig with some off-road potential. Today, it’s a soft-roader that keys on comfort rather than tackling something more challenging than a gnarly cottage access road. The transformation means it is now a viable alternative to a minivan.

This fifth-generation, Taurus-based unitized-body now arrives with three rows of seating. The first two rows live up to expectations with lots of comfort and space — the third row is like most in the segment, meaning tight and very much for the kids. There’s no issue with the available cargo space; with all rows up it offers 595 litres, or lower the power third row for 1,243L. With all rows folded there’s 2,314L of space and a reasonably flat floor.

Up front, the Explorer is pleasantly crafted, with decent materials and all the modern conveniences; the Limited brings leather upholstery, heated/cooled front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, power tilt-and-telescope steering wheel, power pedal adjustment, a 12-speaker Sony sound system and Ford’s Sync 3 with an eight-inch touchscreen. The latter, when compared to previous versions, is faster, the clarity is better and it is intuitive, so accessing all functions is a simple task.

You know that the Continental is something special when you first approach it. The LED lighting in the lower front body and taillamps subtly light up. A luminous Lincoln welcome mat appears beneath the front doors and the interior lights illuminate the cabin.

I loved my ford explorer, it was one of the best rides ive owned. Would love to get another one. I would recommend it to everyone.

i've been driving this car fro two years now and i live in a terribly snowy cold part of ontario. This car has never once let me down getting me to and from where i need to go no matter what the weathers like.

This has been one of my favorite vehicles however it isn't great on gas which is a big problem these days. I have enjoyed this vehicle and will be sad to retire it

There has never been a situation where this vehicle has not been able to make me an my family feel very safe and secure. Obviously you need to add the correct accessories such as the Bridgestone Blizzaks DMZ-2 we added but with that equipment we have gone everywhere and at any time regardless of the conditions. The reliability of the Explorer is amazing and once ours finally does call it quits, I will be going out to get another as I could not be happier with this vehicle.

takes our family on trips and is so reliable would recomend this truck for any one who enjoys to travel in luxary with loads of room to tow cant say enough about our experience with our truck love love love it

Great SUV, very spacely, simple and stylish. But a monster on gas. Great for both on and off road. A definite family vehicle with the coolness of sport utility. This car sealed my belief in Ford, I had it for over 15 years before totalling it in an accident.

very good truck work very hard for you when you need it. Feel safe to drive but cost a lot on gas if you travel long way. Perfect to go in wood or pulling boat trailers... Did have it before and loved it

I've had this car for quite a few years, it's always been a good vehicle with no real maintenance or other issues. I have no complaints with it.