2001 Ford Explorer Sport

Pros: Very reliable, ample power, GREAT interior
Cons: Crummy rear wiper, not easily serviceable.

I saw my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport sitting in a used car dealership in December of '06, with 71K on the clock. I had been looking for a suitable replacement for my 2002 Ford Focus (It was my bachelor car, but very inadequate when my life changed a ...

Pros: looks nice, handles well, accelerates quickly, roomy inside
Cons: 2dr is not practical

I know what you are thinking "62,000 miles in 16 months?!?!? are you sure you don't mean 16 years?!?!?". Am I right? Let me explain this. My husband is a police officer in a rural county where the police officers use their own vehicles as...

Pros: Great performance, good value, and a decent all around truck.
Cons: Suspension is a little stiff, larger powerplant means less fuel efficiency.

PURCHASE I purchased a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport at online auction in 2002. I paid $14,200 at the time and this was a fair share beneath the Bluebook appraisal. The condition of the vehicle was excellent and there were 9,350 miles on it. You can find ...

Pros: solidly built, fun to drive
Cons: mileage could be better

On February 3, 2000, I purchased a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport. I have now driven it 8,000 miles. This review covers why I chose the Sport and describes my impressions.

My prior vehicle was a 1991 Ford Thunderbird that has over 200,000 miles and...

Pros: Ford Explorer at the center of the storm of lawsuits and disagreement
Cons: Unsure of reliability!

Disclaimer: Attempts at a detailed analysis, based on the intensifiction of the fight between the two giants

Call this bitter battle between these two giant companies whatever you want. Call it the battle of the sturdy CEOs....

Pros: Good acceleration, sporty looking, decent gas usage
Cons: Bumpy ride

Climb up into the cab.
Settle into a practical and reasonable comfortable seat.
Adjust your mirror so that you can see.
Turn on the ignition, feel the power under your foot.
Slide in a new Dance Mix CD and crank up the volume.
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Pros: Got my dream vehicle
Cons: Nothing I can find

So, if this turns out to be an ‘advice’ ramble and I catch a lot of flack on this one ... oh well ... but I do feel pretty good about a major move I made in “AUTOLAND” recently and will detail briefly here for you to get any benefit from that you...

Pros: Everything primarily
Cons: Limited room in back seat for children with car seats

I purchased my Explorer off the floor in 1998. I was driving a Ford Windstar (due to children) and decided now that the child car seats were no longer needed...and the convenience of the sliding door..I wanted to upgrade to a truck.

There...

Pros: roomy, comfortable, great new design
Cons: poor stereo, poor mileage

I bought my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport about 2 months ago. I have driven it about 2100 miles thus far. About 3 months ago I got into an accident with my 1999 Ford Mustang (which I loved to death). I was going to buy another Mustang, but when I got to the...

Pros: Great snow performance, Great uphill performance
Cons: little noisy under the hood, SIDE BARS WILL RUST!!!

It was love at first sight when I purchased my 1997 Ford Explorer Sport.
With a moon roof, Side Bars and a Tow package I was the envy of my neighbors and friends. I love the sporty look and the power you have on snowy days. The all wheel drive will...

Pros: Nice, Sleek, Fast, Easy handling
Cons: Tears up to fast, Power systems BLOW!

In August of 1997 I, Russell, turned the age of 16! My parents told me I could have any car that was available to my choices on the lot, no special oredering my dad said. So as a 16 year old getting his first car, a new one at that, I was very estatic...

Pros: Reliable so far, sits up high like most SUVs
Cons: Not too big nor too small, priced fairly.

Pros: Looks nice when it's clean. Reliable so far. Sits up high like most SUVs. It's not too big nor too small. Priced fairly.

Cons: Poor gas mileage (18 MPG around town - 20 MPG highway). The biggest single negative feature is the child...

Pros: Sturdy, Sharp looking, and reliable
Cons: Gas Mileage, Super smooth rides.

To all of those who dislike their SUV's, think again. This is finally a truck that lives up to the term SUV. After owning many cars, and not having any luck, I finally found a vehicle that is dependable. This is my second Explorer, and I love it. I...

Pros: Stylish, Smooth Ride, Rear Air ducts
Cons: Poor mileage and engine power

I've been driving the 2001 Explorer Sport for 1 month. Very happy with the appearance, style and ride. I went with the Convenience, Cloth Comfort and Sport packages and standard CD player. Nice instrument panel layout easy to read white panel, except the...

Pros: room,comfort,style
Cons: gas,not for off road,stiff suspension on sport

I did not buy an Explorer, but I work for Hertz Rent a Car and my girlfriend (also works for Hertz) owns a 98 Explorer Sport so I drive and abuse these car on a daily basis. First off I want to tell anyone looking to buy a SUV should rent one to make...