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1996 Ford Explorer consumer reviews

$19,770–$23,090 MSRP range
side view of 1996 Explorer Ford
(17 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.9
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 3.8
  • Reliability 4.0
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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

THIS VEHICLE IS FUN TO DRIVE AND EASY TO MAINTAIN. I WILL BUY ANOTHER ONE. I LOVE HAVING THE V8 POWER OF THE OLD DAYS. NOT TOO CRAZY ABOUT THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE THOUGH. I RATHER HAVE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ON DEMAND.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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most undependable car i have ever purchased

this truck was good at 1st until 1 thing went bad then everything started going bad all at once the gasket heads valve cover gaskets tie rods everything control arms im putting more money into it then its worth

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Buy a Chevrolet!

We just purchased a 1996 Explorer & it's been nothing but spend money & put new parts on it before we even could get it home, nice vehicle for an SUV but i recommend buying a Chevrolet Tahoe, the Explorer isn't all it's said to be!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very reliable; fun to drive and gets you there

This SUV meet all my sons needs. Plenty of legroom and cargo capacity. Just the right size for play and work. Has two chargers available

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Long-Lasting Car

You see a lot of these on the road because they are so reliable. As long as you keep up the maintenance, this car will last you forever. It is a very cozy and roomy car, as the seats are like couch cushions.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable Car I Have Ever Owned

My neighbors were going to have Pick A Part come pick up their 1996 Ford Explorer and would give my neighbors $300 in return for the car, but they gave me the opportunity before Pick A Part got there and that's how I was able to snag my Explorer 3 years ago. This car has 203,000 miles on it now and still runs like new. I would recommend this car to anyone!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Really ok car

Gets to point a to b sits high and drive ok leather is good and don't rip easy and body is hard to dent

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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For explorer

For explorer has a great ride plenty of legroom 6'3 it is easy to handle and dependable in the snow

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Took a licking, keeps on ticking.....

I'm still driving my good 'ole Ford Explorer after 21 years (if THAT tells ya anything!) Drove it off the lot, and it just doesn't want to give up! Sure got my money's worth....but time to let her go now, and get an upgrade. Thank you Ford, for taking good care of a single mom & her 3 boys!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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1996 ford explorer exl

awesome vehicle worth the money confortable good pick up never let me down at 199K and still going strong

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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