1999 Ford Explorer Reviews
“The Smoke Still Lingers 10 Years Later”
Every Explorer is different. Mine in particular is a love-hate relationship. It's 10 years old so it certainly needs/has had its share of repairs. Aside from that however, I love everything about it. The '02 Explorer I had before this one is a little quicker, but it can still giddyup when it needs to. I've added a K&N filter and flowmaster 40 w/ 2.5'' pipes to give the 4.0L some breathing room, as well as an Almani 800W 4 channel amp, Kenwood headunit, and 4 Alpine 5x7's at 250W a piece to enhance my own experience.
but its also partly my fault. The number 2 and 3 spark plugs are a pain in the ass to get at. The interior is very comfortable in leather. The outward veiw is decent and nice and high when your use to cars.
“Gas Hog”
I drive a ford explorer . The gas mileage is horrible. When ever there is a problem with the vehicle it cost thousands to fix.
Ford did a good job on the 1999-2001 V8 Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers. V6 transmissions are a little weak if you work them hard, but the V8 powertrain as a whole is very strong and reliable.
She's got 140,000 miles on her and she is still trucking. Leather interior is nice, just a good vehicle. When I get on her, you definitely get pushed back in the seat, quite impressive especially for a Ford SUV
