Faults:

Changed clutch and right front wheel bearing at 371,000.

Changed left front wheel bearing at 235,000.

Changed brakes at 170,000 and again at 270,000.

General Comments:

Glad I bought it, it was well worth the $8,000 I gave for it.

Faults:

This car has been a work horse for me.

Usual issues over the years. The automatic window motor died, and we replaced the fuel pump a few years ago, but nothing out of the ordinary.

It has started to stall out within the first few miles of startup, but only now and again. Very scary to stall when you are on the road! Put it in park, and restarts right away.

The computer won't read anymore, and my mechanic can't find anything specific wrong.

The transmission will go soon, but it's original.

I hate to get rid of it, but can't deal with the stalling.

I don't know about the more recent models, but I loved this car!

General Comments:

I always had trouble getting the seat close enough for my short legs, but other pushing the gas pedal with my big toe, it was comfortable for me.

My husband and son found the back seat a bit cramped though.

Faults:

Driver's seat was decimated when vehicle was purchased.

Electronic console continually gives false errors (wish I could turn it off).

Sun roof leaks.

Electric windows barely work (sometimes it works, most of the time it does not).

Won't stay aligned. (eats tires ALMOST as bad as gas)

Been through at least three transmissions that I know of.

Had to completely replace the transfer case. (rarely ever use the 4wd)

Rear doors won't open from the inside.

General Comments:

Gas guzzler extreme.

Underpowered to the max.

Steering is loose and it likes to pull to the right.

Hurts the back to ride in it for more than 10 miles.

Shiny paint (it's in the shop too much for any sun exposure to fade the paint.)

Everything that needs to be fixed is usually buried and a pain to get to.

Faults:

Amazing vehicle. Original transmission just about 3k miles ago began suffering the 2-3 flare. a fluid change had mostly cleared that up, but the servo probably needs to be replaced.

Other than that, a steering rack, rear axle seals, normal brake work, belt idler pulley, and blower motor resistor have been replaced after failures.

General Comments:

Seriously, this car has been my best investment. If it weren't for the rust from the Northeast, I could sell this care for what I paid for it.

I've learned that the workmanship on the transmissions has not improved since 1995. I don't know if I would buy another Explorer...

PS- the rear wiper issues are resolvable, usually with a pair of vise grips.

Faults:

My 1995 Ford Explorer XLT with Control Track.

The truck kept stalling, and I lost all control and power while driving. DANGEROUS! It did re-start, but this problem got worse. Told it may be the Cam Sensor or Intake Gaskets. At the same time, the transmission began shifting very hard. It wouldn't go into reverse sometimes. Took it in for service. Cost $125.00 to hook it up to a computer, then they had a hard time figuring out the problem because it wouldn't read any codes. I got "guesses" as to what it may be. So I started with the transmission.

Had to replace the transmission at 123,000 miles. It had to be 90% re-built. It cost about $1,600.00 I continued to have tranny problems even after this. Took it back in to the tranny specialist, and they couldn't figure out the problem, so they took it to several different tranny places. No one could figure it out. They finally took it to the dealer. Again, they said it MAY be the Cam Sensor, so I had it replaced for $700.00 The tranny STILL doesn't run smoothly!

The truck started leaking fluid. I had to have a part replaced, I can't recall the name of it. It has to do with the heating/cooling system. It's function is so that I can turn the heat off in the summer, or something of that nature. Cost $125.00.

The Air conditoner went. Have not looked into replacing it yet.

The power steering just went. It is leaking VERY badly. I'm putting a bottle a day in it. Put a bottle of Stop Leak in it, to no avail. Will have it looked at.

Had to have a complete brake job done when I first got it, at 113,000. Cost $800.00 Seems like they may need to be done again already.

Had to have all the shocks replaced at 118,000 miles. Also had to replace all the tires at 128,000. Shocks cost about $400.00 and tires about $450.00.

The oil smells "burnt", even after an oil change.

The front end is making noises, a "banging" sound, when I come to a stop. I was previously told that I may need a new U-Joint. Possibly a Transfer Case too.

Check engine light still comes on during long trips.

The rear doors don't work right. The child locks are on, and can't seem to be switched off. The doors won't close when I try to take them off.

The power lock on the front passenger door doesn't work. The one on the driver door works when it feels like it.

The "theft" system, an alarm, doesn't work all the time either.

The lumbar support doesn't work in the drivers seat.

The fuel pump had to be replaced just before I bought it. Cost $450.00.

"Luxury" package, but no CD player!

General Comments:

I'm sure there are other things that have gone wrong that I can't recall at this time. But these are the major problems with it. I bought it from a neighbor who used it as a family car, I am the 3rd owner. They did regular maintenance to it, and told me there were no problems. All of the problems started around 110,000..

I paid $3000.00 for it. I've had the car 1yr. 6mo. and put over $4000.00 into it so far, and I still have things that need to be fixed. I feel as if it's a never ending battle. The power steering will hopefully be the last thing I will need to fix for awhile. I plan on keeping this truck for good. I have put WAY TOO MUCH $$ into it to get rid of it. I'm currently looking to buy a new car, (NOT another Ford either) and the dealership offered me about $1000.00 for it. I laughed! I'll keep it as a Winter Beater for the 4wheel drive. (If that doesn't go soon!) FYI most of the 24,000 miles I put on it were highway.

On a positive note.. It seems good on gas for a truck. A tank generally gets me 300-350 miles my guess is about 25 mpg on the highway. I feel safe in it, as far as crashes go. The leather interior is holding up well. The key-less entry still works.