2008 Ford Explorer 4X4 User Reviews
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- $14,566 - $18,270
14 user reviews for this model
- Pros
- 4X4 and slick road contols work very very well
First 5000 miles car runs excellent and with no problems. Quality control has improved to an excellent level. Fuel economy in range of 19 to 21 mpg. Great car for our needs. Second one we have owned. Last one has 165k and still going strong.
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- Pros
- fun driving
- Cons
- a little rough
stable car, fun driving, comfortable, average fuel consumption, excellent value for money, good service at the dealer
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- Pros
- quiet,power,comfort,gadgets,adjustable pedal and seat memory,no flaws
- Cons
- gas guzzler
My second Explorer,I still have the 1997 XLT with over 100k and I've spent less than $2000 in 11 years for service work outside of scheduled maintenance; oil/filter,aligment,tires,battery,etc.
This 2008 Eddie Bauer is remarkable for a nice quiet ride,power,and seat comfort. I also notice the stability on cornering is much better than my '97....read morehide7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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- Pros
- wonderful ride, fits my family perfectly, interior very comfortable, third seat invaluable
- Cons
- louder than I would like but not significant
LOVE THE CAR! It fits my teenage children and also allows for Grandparents and a dog. Yet, When a client is in my car I receive multiple compliments regarding the heighth, comfort, and overall pleasant experience. (They enjoy the automatic foot boards.)
It feels safe and comfortable. It is perfect to travel in to Chicago or to New Orleans. I have owned multiple Fords (Mustang, Escape, Aerostar, F-150, Excursion) and others (Volvo, Volkswagen, Chrysler) but by far this is my favorite....it is a true joy to drive. Everything is at my finger tips....read morehide3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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- Pros
- This is the gold standard for mid-sized SUVs
- Cons
- Needs a power port in the cargo area
My Explorer has the V-6 and I get 18/mpg which is pretty good for this type of vehicle. On occasion, for my work I have to go off road-- and this is definitely the vehicle for that. The Explorer just loves rutted dirt roads, fields and snow covered back roads. Then all it needs is a car wash and I look sharp showing up at a nice restaurant after work.
The navigation system and Sync technology are so easy to use that even a Cave Man could do it.
Not even sure if it is an option, but I wish Ford would put a 9V power port in the cargo area. Fortunately there is power port in the middle row seating area so it is only a mild inconvenience-- not a deal breaker....read morehide2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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- Pros
- Beautiful SUV, excellent gas mileage, smooth, quiet ride even on rough roads, great technology
- Cons
- None
This is the best SUV I have owned. It does great on rough roads, in town, or the highway. My family has taken it on several trips and the kids love the DVD player which they can also use their playstation on. My husband and I love the wireless headphones so we can listen to our music while they watch a movie. The inside trim is classy and contemporary. We get lots of compliments on the look of the interior. Our friends with a Lexus like our interior better. No complaints here - we love it!...read morehide
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- Big
- Cons
- Bad looking, bad quality, nothing on this car, no GPS, bad looking interior
I lease this car in 2002 for three years, I'm enough with this car....
Huh....very unsatisfied.....dashboard very old style.....this car good for old people within 60-90 years old....not medium either young people.......the next car i will choose Toyota Highlander or Mazda CX-96 out of 20 people found this review helpful.
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- Pros
- Luxury, comfort
- Cons
- Gas Guzzler
I got my Explorer E.B. in November and absolutely love it. I have five kids and I was concerned that it might not be big enough. It's amazing. I would not suggest the XLT simply because the interior looks cheap. The difference between the Eddie Bauer and the XLT is like night and day. I love all the features it has and I love how it drives. I cannot imagine ever getting rid of this car....read morehide
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- Pros
- Style, Comfort, power
- Cons
- none...
I was looking for a great SUV and found one in this Ford gem. Very affordable...great interior...and knockout looks on the exterior.
The power V8 engine kicks butt. My kids love the DVD player and the DVD player has wireless headphones so I don't have to hear their movie. This makes for a very quiet ride home or on the road.
Go get one...forget the more expensive SUVs (Navigator, Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade), you've get everything you need and save a ton of money with the Explorer....read morehide10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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- Pros
- Great ride comfort, quiet at speed, quality built
- Cons
- Fuel economy could be better
Just bought this SUV, this is truely a great overall vehicle, great ride and very comfortable, enjoy the 3rd row seat which is a great plus and the built quality and paintwork is beautifully done, great job Ford continue the good work.
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