Epinions Recent Reviews for 1998 Ford Explorer 4WD

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: great vehicle love it

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:48:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akela1989 - my explorer sport i bought off a dealer for 4000 i got it as is had to put 750 into it and i had it on the road this is my favorite vehicle ive ever had i got 185,000 km on it now and its still running great i live in a country area and this truck...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: After 5 years, time to move on, the thrill is gone!

Fri, 6 May 2005 12:41:58 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chinobling - '98 Ford Explorer Sport 2Dr 4wd, 4.0L SOHC V6 Bought this car in 2000, to be honest, I was into the whole New York Jeep rapper thing at that time. Had no credit so I got stiffed on the interest rate, but I digress... The car: To this day, I think...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Watch Out for the 4.0L SOHC

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:20:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cibs13 - Great vehicle except for the engine. I have the V-6 4.0L SOHC which Ford knows there is a problem with but won't repair under an extended warranty. It seems the cam chain tensioners need to be replaced along with the intake gasket. Ford extended the...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Highly recommended

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 16:36:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kilrcorpse - I have a 1998 Explorer Sport. So far no problems. Pushing 75,000 miles. If you don't mind spending the money, get this truck. Never was a Ford guy, but this truck proved me wrong. Best 4wd I have ever drove, probably because of shorter wheelbase...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Achieves a Solid All Around AVERAGE

Sun, 24 Oct 2004 02:43:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author findbgs - I purchased my 98 Explorer 4wd after reading many reviews on this site. So I wanted to contribute one of my own. I should preface by saying that I wanted a Toyota, but couldn't afford it at the time. I had rented a 2001 Explorer for a week, and went...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Best vehicle I've ever owned, period.

Wed, 11 Feb 2004 03:17:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scountry - I have owned mostly Fords over my lifetime, but have also had a Toyota, Chevy, and two Subarus. I have also had many friends and relatives with various brands of vehicles. No other brand has been as reliable and safe as Ford. On to my Explorer:...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: The Ford Explorer Sport, an All Around Quality SUV

Fri, 7 Nov 2003 04:17:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author supersaiyan23 - I started looking for a used car in December of 2002. Living in West Virginia and having to make many trips between my home in Hurricane and school in Morgantown, I needed a vehicle that I would be able to rely on for cargo capacity and for driving in the...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: The Blue Oval.

Sat, 10 May 2003 21:26:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author republican4me2 - I am 18 years old and this is my second Ford Explorer in 3 years. My last was an old 1993 with 165,000 miles and we still have it and its still running fine. I got my 1998 Ford Explorer Sport with leather, sunroof, and optional SOHC 205hp V6 engine...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: We thought we had a great deal...

Mon, 2 Dec 2002 19:35:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author shopsmart77 - My husband and I were expecting our first child when we bought the Explorer in March of '02. We needed a way to transport our infant and large breed dog at the same time. I was the previous owner of a '95 Nissan Altima which I had no problems with. We...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Car for anything

Wed, 24 Jul 2002 18:41:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Jekl84 - We bought our 1998 Ford Explorer Limited to replace our 1985 Cadillac Seville. Our friends sometimes ask why we'd go from luxury to an SUV and the answer was simple, the Explorer is everything the Seville was and more.

The price of the car was...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: 1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Thu, 4 Jul 2002 19:04:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author TOMRYN - My 1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4 Door currently has 90,000 miles on it. I bought it because I wanted a truck and I liked being higher up than other traffic. Now, I find that everyone and their brother has one. To some, this is not a big deal, but to me, it...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Best bang for your buck

Mon, 12 Mar 2001 04:12:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author GilS - I bought a 98 4wd rustic orange Eddie Bauer edition. Besides a couple minor recalls (sticky gas pedal and door latch), I have been very pleased with this SUV.

The leather seats in front are very comfortable. I like the ability to be able to...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Want Bigger tires on your explorer!?

Fri, 23 Feb 2001 00:13:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bobbylh - I have 33" mud terrain tires on my explorer and it is always there when I am sunk into mud up to my axles! Just slap that puppy into 4 wheel drive and off you go. The axles on the explorer are tuff axles and will hold up to alot of punishment. I have...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: almost perfect !!!

Thu, 18 Jan 2001 16:47:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yturan - I bought it in December and drove about 4500 miles within a month. This is our 1st SUV and we love it! I have driven my friends 97 JGC (6 syl) so many times and I do not even want to compare the X with jeep. OK now. We took a trip to network from Ohio...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: A powerful truck

Fri, 29 Dec 2000 11:43:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author falduto - If you enjoy the feel of riding high in a truck but enjoy the comfort of a car, then the Ford Explorer is for you. I purchased my 1998 Ford Explorer XLT in January 1998 on a 2 year lease. I had dreamed of owning an Explorer for almost 4 years...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: My Explorer - Wouldn't trade it for the world !

Fri, 8 Dec 2000 15:16:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author GayleGabbert - I bought my Ford Explorer (Eddie Bauer Edition) after renting one in Tennessee. I flew to Tennessee in the middle of a snow storm, and had to drive to northern Arkansas. The rental company issued me a ford explorer. While I could not even see where the...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Looking like a lemon

Fri, 24 Nov 2000 15:05:13 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author lil8lis - I bought my 98 explorer...or should I say exploder in November 1997 (brand spanking new). Without going into all the details, this vehicle has seen the dealership repair department more times than I can count on one hand. If you are thinking about...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Try to Explore your options

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 19:57:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author orangexc - On many times I have had the chance to drive this car. I feel that this car while it isn't very exceptional there aren't many negative points either.

On the outside the car is attractive and modern looking. Some of the features that stand out...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Ford Explorer -My Dream SUV

Fri, 6 Oct 2000 00:22:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JASMINE2000 - I bought this vehicle because I just had a bad experience with the new style Rodeo and was completely disgruntled after driving several other sport utility vehicles. We purchased a XLT - 4 wheel drive - with all the amenities. It had the special sound...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: I love my Ford

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 11:51:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluesun - Okay I have had the Ford Explorer 1998 Eddie Bauer edition with all

the amenities minus the cell phone and only with 30k miles. I used

to have the limited prior to this one.

What do I love about it:

It is a very comfortable...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Explorer, My Friend!

Wed, 21 Jun 2000 10:38:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jbabaian - I purchased a 1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0L 2WD in June 1998. It now has 34000 miles on it and averaging 14 MPG. We bought the Explorer because we wanted an all around truck, with great towing, storage and power. I want to tell people how the...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: I've had two...let me tell you about it

Wed, 24 May 2000 07:42:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nparikh - I had a brand new 1996 XLT with all of the bells and whistles and my neighbor told me of his trade in at a local dealer. I went and got $26,500 out of the $30,000 that I had paid for and got a brand new 1998 XLT for just a couple of thousand. The '98...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Explore the Explorer

Sun, 23 Apr 2000 03:36:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aubreylynns - My husband bought our '98 Explorer XLT right before I met him (we're recently married). I'm glad he did. It's a wonderful car. I would have bought one myself as soon as I had the opportunity. I'd buy it for it's dependability, attractiveness, and it's...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: 1998 Ford Explorer

Mon, 10 Apr 2000 17:59:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Heath023083 - Two years ago I purchased a 1998 Ford Explorer XLT. It is a blue color with gray leather interior and C.D./Tape/Radio console. The suv came with electronically controlled tinted moon roof that has a shade. All of the rear windows are also tinted. I have...

1998 Ford Explorer 4WD: Great Family Vehicle

Sun, 9 Apr 2000 21:26:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bethmom - My husband and I had a series of tests that our new vehicle needed to pass. Our old economy size car was miserably failing these tests. First and foremost, the new vehicle needed to be reliable. I purchased my Explorer XLT about 6 months ago and it...