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StarCruiser writes:
1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT SUV Review
ProsEverything about it. ConsNone. 
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Love My Explorer! It's The Best!!! — This is my wife's vehicle. It has 245,000 miles and just keeps on going. Very dependable. She is the original owner and has had no trouble with it. She purchased the extended warranty and never had to use it. It still has the original tranny and engine. As far as maintenance, all we've done is change the oil and rotate the tires every 3k to 6k miles. With high mileage comes some replacement of parts, but they have been minor things like a new voltage regulator or an O2 sensor, but all things considered, you have to expect something to go wrong! Gas mileage is not bad at all, paint finish is good except we had to repaint the black strips between the windows. It's been a wonderful vehicle and we look forward to many more miles and many more years without a car payment!!
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Steve writes:
1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV Review
Prosgood off road, never been stuck, ConsNot so great on gas.... 20-25 mpg at best on highway
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Explorer — Its a tank with 167,000 miles..... Good Rescue car. Great 4x4, never gets stuck. Good for hauling people or small trailers. Ok on Gas, but not great. Good looking and not alot of rust on the truck. I would not trade it in for anything else right now. Its great for what I use it for. | ||
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Joel writes:
1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV Review
Prosnice handling, decent interior, good cargo room, spacious front seats, suv-looks Conswimpy giddiup on steep hills, center of gravity not low enough, needs more ground clearance, very aggressive tires needed for snow
65
Not Bad For A Truck, But It Could Use More Power, And A Lower Center Of Gravity — i think it's a nice vehicle overall. but due to a high profile and narrow stance, it does like to lean on fast turns. it has a decent-sized 4.0 v6 which is pretty good on acceleration for a truck but requires quite a push going up steep hills. the interior has well placed switches and a good display of gauges. | ||
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Randy writes:
1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT AWD SUV Review
ProsDecent work truck, wish it wasn't so rusty. ConsCrappy gas mileage. 14 on a good day, 11 in a head wind. I used to drive a Suburban with a 454 that did that...
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97 Ford Explorer — Crappy gas mileage with the V-8, has full time 4WD. B.F. Goodrich All Terrain Radial T/A's on it, darned expensive tire, nearly $200 each. Finish wearing off aluminum alloy rims, not impressed. Has moonroof, has leaked, headliner all stained. No rust. Only 85,000 (supposedly) miles. Very rusty undercarriage (New York car)Added a leaf in each rear spring, saggy butt. Welded a crack in the catalytic converter shut, dumb thing has 4 catalytic converters at $200 each, and two mufflers. Over $1000 exhaust system on a $3500 truck. Leather interior nice, has the AM/FM/Casette/6 CD changer radio, crappy AM reception. Wish it had posi-trac like the last one I had. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Rafael writes:
1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT SUV Review
ProsDurable ConsHmm... More power?
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Tonka Craftsman!!! — the best well spent 3000 bucks!!! I bought this used in 2007 and it worked great. Given the circumstances that it seems that it was crashed and fixed before selling it to me, It was very durable and trusty. I sold it a week ago... almost cried, hopefully next owner will restore her and have some fun. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Ridge writes:
1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV Review
Prosover all so far its a good suv in my mind Consprice of fuel
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If You Can Keep It Up To Date Its A Good Car Im Tryin My Hardest So Git R Done — i have a 1997 ford explorer xlt 4x4 with very few complaints so far knock on woods ladies and gents it is a ford after all and we all know the multipal things ford stands for. so all togeather its a grate off road and winter car Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.) | ||
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gigglepig writes:
1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV Review
Prosthey can be had for cheap and are reasonably reliable. Consplastic parts break constantly 
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There Is Nothing Special About This Vehicle — It handles well for an SUV and is well powered. High marks for reliability and fuel economy. The exterior is nothing special and the interior is sparse. Off road the car is enjoyable but boring on road. Ride quality is nice but not excellent. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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swede06 writes:
1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT SUV Review
ProsComfort, Space ConsNot the best mileage 
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Great Overall — Repairs-invested some money into it, but it's good to go and has been very reliable! It's a fun, comfortable, safe, spacious car to drive! I need to downsize to a small car soon and will defiantly miss it, don't want to sell it! Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Blade writes:
1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV Review
ProsYou can carry your family and go any where you want. ConsShe burns a lot of gas.
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I Recomnened This Truck To A Family That Is Big. — I love this truck cause she has 225,500 miles on her and she still keeps on trucking. The truck has some minor problems her and there but not as many as the newer ones. The really cool thing about this truck is that it has a 6 disc changer. Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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