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1998 Ford Explorer Overview

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Get In It Or Get Passed Up by Nick

— BETSY!!! everyone i know has been in her atleast once and loves it(i think) kim: "welll, its an amazingly awesome piece of gas-guzzling metal that has been fixed up with uhmazzingg blue neon lights... Read More

She's A Hottie by Ryan

— Been a great truck so far. Amazing fuel economy considering how old it is. The little 4.0L needs to downshift when going up a hill, but it usually has enough pep when needed. It's fun enough, and h... Read More

Great Fun Good All Rounder by Terry

— off roading this car was great fun extremely capable motorways was great on fuel cruising was lovely juicey round town tho and de-limited would easily reach 130mph+ very strong truck overall but delic... Read More

1998 Ford Explorer Overview

Overall User Score

4⁄5

Based on 51 reviews

The 1998 Ford Explorer once again topped the sport-utility vehicle market in US sales. Changes were minimal in the exterior and interior design and detail, except for some slight tweaks to the front grill.

Under the hood, though, it was a different story; the high-power 5.0 liter V-8 engine (standard on the Eddie Bauer and Limited trims, and optional on the Sport, XL, and XLT trims) got a design overhaul, boosting its output to 215 horsepower. Buyers who weren't looking for that much power had the choice of two 4.0 liter V-6 engines, including a single overhead cam model with a 205-horsepower output.

Ford also made some refinements to the rack-and-pinion steering system on the '98 Explorer, and reviewers praised its improved agility.

Still, the '98 Ford Explorer appealed mainly to SUV buyers drawn by its roomy interiors, big cargo capacity, and rugged construction, not to drivers looking for a high-performance vehicle.  However, its four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options did appeal to people wanting a tough vehicle for off-road adventures.

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	1998 Ford Explorer	1998 Ford Expedition	1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Cost	$3,703 Average Instant Market Value	$4,451 Average Instant Market Value	$4,014 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway)	20	18	20
Horsepower	160	215	185
Crash Test Rating	4	4	3
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	32.6	62.5	40.9
Front Leg Room (inches)	42.4	40.9	40.9