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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Trucks / March 2005Opinions on a 97 Explorer
I am looking at buying a 97 Explorer with 128 k. It has a 4.0 motor and I haven?t ever driven a ford before. I really would like to hear of any major problems with this vehicle. We had one until we rolled it. It rolls at the drop of a hat. It crumpled the uprights between the windows which meant it was a total write-off. Firestone tires were very loud and noisy. Not very good on gas. The aluminum rims got out of balance easily causing vibration. Other than that nothing serious. "Pitman" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message > I am looking at buying a 97 Explorer with 128 k. It has a 4.0 motor > and I haven’t ever driven a ford before. I really would like to hear > of any major problems with this vehicle. > > -- > We had one until we rolled it. It rolls at the drop of a hat. It > crumpled the uprights between the windows which meant it was a total [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> -- >=== The later models have independent rear suspension....much better, '99 I think. If you keep your tires at the right pressure it will not roll any easier than any other top heavy vehicle. Just remember its not a car. If I were you I would try to get one with independent rear suspension. The explorer is a great SUV. But it IS an SUV . Geoff. > > We had one until we rolled it. It rolls at the drop of a hat. It > > crumpled the uprights between the windows which meant it was a total [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > great SUV. But it IS an SUV . > Geoff. If I remember correctly, the 2002 is the first year of independant suspension in the rear. It makes a MAJOR differance. > > We had one until we rolled it. It rolls at the drop of a hat. It > > crumpled the uprights between the windows which meant it was a total [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > great SUV. But it IS an SUV . > Geoff. That is a critical difference that a lot of people lose sight of. The Explorer is an SUV, or even if you want, a truck. It is NOT a Ferrari. To me, it never did look like a Ferrari. It will not handle like a Ferrari, and if you try to make it, it may roll or respond in some other dangerous fashion. As long as you keep tires inflated properly - per Firestone specs - it will be a very good vehicle. (Less are makes for a more car-like ride, but makes it more inclined to roll over - if you try some foolish Ferrari-Type maneuver on the road.) Dana may not have liked the vehicle, but many, many people own them and they are not dying like flies every minute of every day. For what it is supposed to be, it is a very good vehicle. (Unfortunately, it is commercially very successful, which makes it a target to some...) H. |
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