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1998 Ford Explorer consumer reviews

$19,880–$22,725 MSRP range
side view of 1998 Explorer Ford
(38 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.2
Explore the 1998 Ford Explorer

Easiest SUV to modify!

Make sure to try and find the 5-speed version due to the fact that it makes it so enjoyable to drive! Great for offroading with little amounts of cash

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Plmoth breese

It ran realy good i love it it got me to point a an point b vary nice rideing i went on long ride an never got restless or nothing

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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THE BEST I EVER OWN

ALL I NEED IT HAVE GAVE ME THE BEST I EVER WANTED 400 KS ON IT NEVER LET DOWN NICE FAMILY SUV OR OFF ROAD IF YOU WANT

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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THE BEST I EVER OWN

ALL I NEED IT HAVE GAVE ME THE BEST I EVER WANTED 400 KS ON IT NEVER LET DOWN NICE FAMILY SUV OR OFF ROAD IF YOU WANT

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car !

This car met all my needs. It's great for hauling, traveling and just driving around town. I like a car that I feel safe in, and being a short women, I can see better with a car this size.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good buy

Vehicle is good transportation and with a 22 plus mpg on highway is easy on pocket for fuel. Interior design is very nice and very comfortable. Vehicle is quiet and relaxing while traveling. Specious with plenty of storage in the hatch area. But the transmission should be thought of when thinking of buying this vehicle. I've had it replaced at 189,000 miles and now at 213,000 am replacing it again. I will trade it in after the work

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Starter SUV

I own two of these vehicles and they aren't bad at all. One i use for long trips and the other for driving around town.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I bought this for the snow and beach

It drove well, but the AC broke a bunch of times. The window regulator broke a bunch of times. Then the windshield cracked when I slammed the glove box shut, I got rid of it that day.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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My First Family Vehicle

I just bought one used just last month. It needed alot of cleaning and touch ups but its the best suv i have for the money. Sure its 16 years old today but like any used car that old it will need a few repairs here and there but that goes for any used car. Mine is vermillion red with beige interior and leather seats and I love it to death. Imcurrently 9 months pregnant and due March 18th, wealready have the carseat installed ready to go! I will ddefinitely keep thos car forever even if it means putting a new engine in it. My explorer has 216K plus miles on it and it still runs strong! excuse any typos lol.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Been Great!

I have put many miles and used it to haul band equipment. I love it...after ALL THESE YEARS the A/c works great. It did have transmission issues once...but since then it has been great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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