I bought my 1999 Ford Explorer in April of 1999 factory ordered. Since then I have had approx. 15 recalls. That is annoying
when I have to keep taking it back to the dealer to have something fixed. I have put 16,000 miles on it and have had it
in the dealer shop six times for repairs, from fixing a window to the windshield washer and wipers not working. I had
to get new tires because of the Firestone suit. When I went to change the new tires, I had to pay for it up front, which
was more than $300.00 I had to borrow. I was reimbursed within ninety days. Cutting corners has about given me a
heart attack on several occasions, I'm not the best driver, but the potential for my Explorer to flip over on a tight
corner is high.

I’m not totally against my Ford Explorer, it’s roomy, comfortable, seats five people legally. It
has plenty of space in the back for traveling. Safety rods that run across the back space. I use the
rod to secure my groceries. Air conditioning, a cassette/radio. I asked for a CD player and never
received one. I also asked for running boards, didn’t receive them. Gold trim, got Black trim
instead. I’m finished experimenting with SUV’S. Next time I think I’ll buy a Mercedes.

Maybe it’s the dealer to blame, but all those recalls? I say something was made wrong.
Amount Paid (US$): $31,000
Condition: New
Model Year: 1999
Model and Options: Automatic, LX