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3.9 Overall rating(9 reviews)
Joel S says...
Jun 25, 2008
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.
Robert R says...
Mar 4, 2008
I love this car, I got it for removing my tongue ring and it has been the work horse of the family. It is the most reliable car I've ever owned and it gets me through winter every year. Slowly things are starting to go wrong but nothing that will ever need to be fixed like my cruise control for instance. All in all I love this truck.
Anonymous says...
Jun 17, 2009
dont waste time on aftermarket parts, 4.0's are a allaround bad motor (design and reliability), like the braking, handling is tippy but sticks to the road for its weight, I do like the appearance (inside and out)! Gas mileage in the 4.0 is about the same weather pulling or not(stay out of od in hilly places) if you do intend on pulling invest in a trans temp gauge. Fun factor i do enjoy it but i can pull a wrench.
Tyler W says...
Jan 8, 2008
mine has been very reliable, i beat on it a bit, and it holds up well.
Taylor B says...
Jan 30, 2008
Looked really good but had some frame problems

3.9 Overall rating

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Joel S

4.0

Reviewed a 1997 Ford 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV on Jun 25, 2008

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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Robert R

5.0

Reviewed a 1997 Ford 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV on Mar 4, 2008

I love this car, I got it for removing my tongue ring and it has been the work horse of the family. It is the most reliable car I've ever owned and it gets me through winter every year. Slowly things are starting to go wrong but nothing that will ever need to be fixed like my cruise control for instance. All in all I love this truck.

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Anonymous

4.0

Reviewed a 1997 Ford 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV on Jun 17, 2009

dont waste time on aftermarket parts, 4.0's are a allaround bad motor (design and reliability), like the braking, handling is tippy but sticks to the road for its weight, I do like the appearance (inside and out)! Gas mileage in the 4.0 is about the same weather pulling or not(stay out of od in hilly places) if you do intend on pulling invest in a trans temp gauge. Fun factor i do enjoy it but i can pull a wrench.

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Tyler W

3.0

Reviewed a 1997 Ford 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV on Jan 8, 2008

mine has been very reliable, i beat on it a bit, and it holds up well.

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