Faults:

The A/C went out 3 days after purchase.

Back door rattles when my stereo is playing.

It takes 45 dollars to fill the tank.

General Comments:

This is a tough truck. I got hit by a town car and just the muffler broke and rim bent with little body damage.

When in 4x4 this truck climbs hills very well and get great traction doing it.

This truck starts the first time every time.

Plenty of room for stereo upgrades and it is easy to hide the wires.

Faults:

Transmission failed at 108,000 miles.

Front Hubs failed.

Air conditioner needs constant attention.

Stock air box replaced with a KKM intake. Awesome noise and acceleration!

Mass Airflow Sensor needed cleaning.

Replaced stock battery with an Interstate Battery. Best thing I have ever done!

Speakers were below par and replaced.

Normal Maintenance items such as new brakes and shocks and oil changes with Motorcraft oil and filters.

General Comments:

The vehicle is wonderful! It is 10 years old and runs great. Engine is well taken care of and does not ping even though the vehicle has almost 130,000 miles on it. Does not leak or burn oil. Everything works like the day it was purchased off of the showroom floor. It handles like a truck because it does not have independent suspension.

Faults:

As the car was old when I first got it, I expected problems. At first I was having major shifting problems. The car wouldn't go from 1st to 2nd. It was locked in 1st and the reverse was jammed. I assumed it was the clutch, I have yet to work out the problem, but that is my concern. The water pump went at 115,000, which I'm assuming is to be expected. The door doesn't close properly, however that is due to the previous owner who opened the door too far and bent the hinges, an easy fix.

General Comments:

I love this car, I got it from my older brother who found something a little more him. As my first car, I am proud to own it. Although I may end up buying a new transmission, I feel that it is worth it. The performance isn't bad either, the speedometer only goes to 85 but I've had it to over 100mph and I think it did rather well considering its and SUV. Although the gas mileage isn't plausible.

Faults:

Front brakes wear out quite quickly.

Front ABS sensor went bad, costly part.

Right passenger door handle literally pulled out of the door panel when someone was shutting it - plastic dried severely on all door panels.

Heat/AC switch fails intermittently.

Ford's not-able-to-be-lubed ball joints NOT a good idea; needed replaced at 60,000 and 120,000 miles.

General Comments:

Car handles well and has plenty of power for such a heavy vehicle.

4WD works great.

Replacement parts a bit expensive.

Good vehicle for long trips - comfy.

Very handy car.

Faults:

Transmission leaks like a sieve.

Front brakes wear quickly.

Heat shield noise under truck.

Vacuum lines keep popping off under the hood making the engine run very rough.

Air Conditioning never works.

4X4 doesn't work properly.

General Comments:

Truck handles beautifully and rides very well.

The vacuum hose problems were quickly fixed with some clamps.

Gets EXCELLENT gas mileage!

It is roomy and comfortable.

Overall, I love this vehicle and would certainly own another one.

Faults:

My check engine light came on the day I bought the vehicle. Turns out the Mass Air Flow sensor just needed to be cleaned.

I replaced the serpentine belt and tensioner pulley twice since I purchased the vehicle.

The gas tank under belly completely rotted off the vehicle before 100,000 miles.

I had battery cables replaced at 96,000 miles.

My Explorer is currently in the shop due to a severe front end grinding squeaking and popping. Likely wheel bearings or ball joints.

General Comments:

Some of the problems I've listed are normal wear and tear. Brakes for example, have just been replaced in the back and are needed in the front.

The gas tank belly rotting off and leaving me stranded is not however normal wear and tear.

This Ford has continually left me stranded in the New England cold.