1997 Ford Explorer 4WD

Pros: maneuverability, looks, space
Cons: pricing is a bit too high

Boy, how I hated Fords! At the time I was buying my Thunderbird, I thought it would be the perfect vehicle. I was dead wrong. There was more wrong with this car than right and Ford couldn't seem to find and fix all the problems that existed with this...

Pros: "smart" car
Cons: none

I can't say enough to praise this vehicle! We own a 1997 Ford Explorer, V8, Eddie Bauer edition. We just love it!

I got it after the birth of my baby in Nov. of 98. I wanted a "safe" vehicle, especially for the winter months in...

Pros: Reliable, holding up well, great engine performance
Cons: none other than mileage

Here's my two cents on the 1997 Ford Explorer XLT. I've been leasing my vehicle since 12/96, and I've had 45,000 miles worth of interstate, city and country (gravel) road driving. With the end of my lease approaching I've driven a handful of other...

Pros: Power, cornering, braking, speed, 4WD, looks very good, lots of room, lots of bells and whistles. overall a wonderful ride.
Cons: steering

I just purchased a Ford Explorer, four wheel drive two door SUV, and I love it! This truck is outstanding.

Room: The Explorer is very roomy. It has room for several adults, and lots of gear. The back seat folds down for extra storage space. I...

Pros: Drives smooth, fully loaded, and treats me like a QUEEN
Cons: If I had a job, I could probably afford one.

A few nights ago, my friends needed a favor. They asked me to drive them to the L.A.X. airport on a Friday night. Do you know what the airport is like in the summer, on a holiday weekend? HELL! Of course that didn't stop me from volunteering my services....

Pros: versatile, good amount of space
Cons: small back seat, truck like feel

I got the explorer sport because my sister's lease was up and the price was pretty good, but it really has been great for everything that I've needed. As a college student in the northeast that often needs to move a car load of stuff or people but don't...

Pros: price, fun to drive, easy to park, great turning radius
Cons: "soft" handling, back pop out wing windows, sluggish on inclines and in hilly conditions

I purchased the Ford Explorer Sport 2 years ago. I had been in the market for an SUV for several years before finally purchasing the Sport. The Sport was a good choice for me for several reasons. The Sport is less expensive than the classic Explorer...

Pros: Vantage point, cargo space, full time AWD
Cons: Fuel Economy, prone to roll-over

In August of 1997, it was time to start looking for a new car. With the exploding S.U.V. market, I began comparing the Chevrolet Blazer and the Ford Explorer. It's true that the Blazer was less expensive, and I did prefer the styling of the Chevy a...

Pros: Fun to drive
Cons: poor cornering

I am a tad two sided on the Ford Explorer. I guess that you can say that I really do enjoy it but there was room for improvement with this model. The good far outweigh the bad. I hope that this review is helpful to you if you are considering purchasing...

Pros: reliable, comfortable, safe
Cons: none

This is the first vehicle I can say I love. I will never purchase a different type of car if I can help it. Besides being extremely reliable, I was in an accident and walked away without any injuries (the other driver couldn't say the same). I am so...

Pros: comfortable, reliable, handles great, and looks good!
Cons: none yet!

I just bought a 1997 Ford Explorer with very low miles and fully loaded. I have had nothing bad to say yet, I have had it back to the dealership once and that was for a common problem which was the chain adjusters or tensioner. And the dealership was...

Pros: Overall
Cons: Gas Mileage (but it is comparable to other SUV's in its class)

I highly recommend this Ford Explorer. I own a 1997 XLT V-6 SOHC. I purchased this vehicle b/c of its value, great engine performance (still has great pickup after 2.5 yrs!), and had all the options I wanted without getting a lot of other useless...

Pros: Comfortable, smooth ride
Cons: small payload

I have had my Explorer XLT for 1-1/2 years. I had never owned a Ford product before, but I love this one.

What sold me on it? With it's 8 way power seats, adjustable lumbar support and tilt steering it is very comfortable. I am 5' tall while...

Pros: Smooth engine, comfort
Cons: lack of small item stowage

I recently bought a '97 Ford 4WD Explorer XLT after years of owning an '88 Isuzu Trooper. I need a 4WD vehicle because I live in an elevated area that occasionally ices up. I also like lots of room for my hobbies of cycling and camping. I have found the...

Pros: peppy, nice looking, good stereo system
Cons: gas pig, many mechanical problems, 2 Doors, 4 wheel drive feature is lame

We leased this vehicle for 2 years. We began our lease in late 1997 just before our first son was born, thinking that it would be a great vehicle for kids, groceries, travel and all that.

First off it was an absolute pig on gas. Put your...