Faults:

Transmission failed at 220000kms.

Cylinder head cracked at 250000kms.

General Comments:

This has been a wonderful vehicle to own and drive. I 4x4 with it all the time. I have seen more back country with my beloved X then you could imagine. After the engine failed I figured it was a good time to do something that Ford should have done from the factory with this year of Explorer, I dropped a 5.0L V8 and a custom AODW transmission into it. I will keep this truck until gas vehicles are outlawed or gas is no longer available. Oh, and that roll over thing,... What a load of hog-wash. My truck has a 5 and a half inch lift and I have never come remotely close to rolling it. EVER!!!

Faults:

Every once and a while the engine will back fire and blow the vacuum hoses off which causes the engine to run really rough. The back door inside handles linkages are weak and bend after time requiring adjustment. There is a slight vibration around 45 mph (probably u-joints). The u-joints still look like they are the originals. The drivers side hub is hard to get disengaged when trying to get out of four wheel drive. Poor gas mileage, of course I am used to a Grand Am with a little Quad 4 Engine. I average about 22 miles per gallon on the freeway and 15 to 17 miles per gallon in town. At least its not gallons per mile like some vehicles.

General Comments:

I have added a remote start with key less entry so it is more a late model Explorer. I upgraded the sound system from premium to Ford JBL sound system. I cut out the Subwoofer box from a 6.5" woofer to a 8" woofer which improved the sound greatly. This is the perfect vehicle. It has performance, off road capability, but is still comfortable to drive.

Faults:

The transmission went, but it was my fault.

Noisy lifters when it is under load.

General Comments:

I love my Explorer.

The interior is comfortable and roomy for my family of four plus luggage and other needed things.

Vehicle goes everyday back and forth to work without a hitch.

Faults:

Blown Head Gasket.

Caught on fire on freeway burned to the ground.

Electric motor for Transfer case replaced.

General Comments:

The Explorer is short on power as compared to same year Blazer.

Very comfortable, with a nice ride.

The automatic hubs would sometimes stick after disengaging.

Overall, I was dissatisfied with the Ford Explorer, in terms of power and reliability.

Considering it caught on fire and burned to the ground while I was driving it, I will never purchase another Ford as long as I live.

Faults:

Transmission blew up at 72000km.

Steering box failed at 96000km.

My head gasket blew at 142000km.

Left engine head cracked at 14200km.

Water pump failed at 144000km.

Transfer case blew at 149000km.

Radiator blew at 154000km.

Oil pan gasket leaked at 15400km.

Wiper motor burned at 15900km.

Rocker panels badly rusted.

General Comments:

This car is the worst lemon I ever owned.

I have completely lost faith in Ford.

I know own a Honda, and what a difference in the quality compared to Ford.