1992
Ford Explorer

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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.2 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 3.8
Performance 4.1
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.0

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  • By RudyFord from Weber City, VA
    Owns this car
    May 25, 2021

    This has been the best vehicle I've ever driven

    This '92 ford has been the best vehicle I've driven. He's a little picky but is for sure able to take a beating. Had to replace most of the parts as he is well over 20 years old. After a new transmission and brakes he's good as new. Also AMAZING on gas!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By JulieLC from West Valley, UT
    Owns this car
    May 13, 2019

    Most comfortable car ever

    This car is great for camping with ample room for 6 persons, and plenty of room in the back for cooler, tent, luggage, and sleeping bags. This vehicle can also tow, and has a Detroit locker in the rear axle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By FordFanFromIdaho from Boise, Idaho
    Owns this car
    April 5, 2018

    Best Car I've ever had

    Bought this car when it was 2 years old, in 1994, and 24 years and over 200K miles later it is still running. Outlasted a 2007 Explorer Sport Trac, which constantly broke down. I dread having to replace it, but it is getting old. Great vehicle!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By The 1992 bro man
    Owns this car
    January 20, 2018

    Best suv ive ever had

    Going on to 900k miles with this thing still runs great and never had any problems with it id say its one of the best out there
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Grennbay from Wilmington
    Used to own this car
    October 27, 2017

    Oldgirl. Had. Her. 9. Year's 10. Months. 3888. .

    U. Can. Tell. It. Was. Frd. Ford tough. Henry. Ford. Was. Tough. Ford. Thanks. For. All. The. Yeas.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By jimntempe from Tempe, az
    Owns this car
    April 16, 2017

    25 years and it's never left me stranded.

    25 years and 160,000 miles and in many ways it still runs like new. I wish Ford still made these. Only really weak spot is the AC just isn't up to Arizona summers. Only significant repair was the automatic transmission around 110K.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Guy with a keyboard from Bainbridge Island, WA
    Owns this car
    May 27, 2014

    Solid SUV, But...

    We acquired a 1992 XLT Model for just $800 about a month ago. We've owned several explorers before this from (White '91 Sport, Green '95 Eddie Bauer, Gold '00 Sport) And they have been solid cars, if a bit underpowered. However, I would recommend being VERY careful of the '91-'94 Explorers with the Automatic transmission. Just a week ago, our new-to-us '92 started puking transmission fluid out of nowhere, and we're fairly certain that it's shot. So, good cars overall, but be wary of high-mileage automatic equipped models.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Ford Guy from NY
    Owns this car
    April 2, 2013

    Most reliable of its class

    I can't say anything bad bout this vehicle, this is a comfortable work horse...my daughter bought it for me as a gift in 2000 and I never had any major issues with it other than regular wear and tear, mileage is now 276,000 miles and no signs of giving up....
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Utopian from Billings, MT
    Owns this car
    February 16, 2011

    Love this car!

    I recently purchased my 92 Explorer at an auction. I had a 2000 Cavalier that was falling apart beneath me and I felt intimidated around the rest of the larger SUV's, pickups, and cars. I sent my dad, my brother, and my son to the auction to get me a temporary car to last 10 months till I finished grad school and could afford more. I love this car and it is now my permenant vehicle rather than a temporary one. It is comfortable, runs great, started all winter in subzero weather, feels heavy and stable. The only complaint I have is the stereo, factory 92 that still works. I will definitely be replacing that upon my graduation!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By dodge man from Las Vegas, NV
    Owns this car
    April 11, 2010

    Terrible.

    I recently aquired a 92 explorer with only 66k miles on it. i thought it would be great. in reality the car was awful. The brakes are horrible, the engine makes sputtering noises and the car creeks and groans upon turning. The car stalls on hills, has trouble changing gears (automatic) and can barely go above 50 mph. There is absolutely no reason that a car with only 66k miles on it should be in such shape. I have a '00 durango with 242k miles on it and strangely enough it preforms better than this horrible ford.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By ridic from Irvington, Al.
    Owns this car
    July 13, 2009

    not the best but good

    bought the car used, drives great when runs. rebuilt engine tranny, brakes as usual. car, like I said runs good but has nit pick problems all the time but is older and lots o miles.Do wish I would have bought her new tho. Would reccomend to a friend.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1992 Ford Explorer?

The 1992 Ford Explorer is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Eddie Bauer (4 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • XL (4 styles)
  • XLT (2 styles)

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4.2 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 3.8
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.0

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