Overview & Reviews
New model introduced to replace aging Bronco II. The Explorer is one of the bigger compact sport utilities and comes in two- or four-door models. A 4.0-liter V6 engine powers two- and four-wheel-drive models. Part-time four-wheel drive can be engaged with the push of a button.
User Reviews:
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Best car ever - 1991 Ford Explorer
By fordforlife - May 2 - 12:07 amI know raves about a 91 might not seem relevant to newer model purchasers, but I wanted to weigh in on the quality of Ford trucks. My family has never owned another brand. Im the original owner of this Explorer, it has over 210,000 (hard) miles on it, and the alternator -- which went out last winter -- is the only major thing Ive ever had to replace/fix on it. The power windows are starting to malfunction, but the ac/heater works fine, so I compensate. I want a new car, because Im starting to hesitate to take this one on long road trips (still 4x in it though), but feel duty bound to run it into the ground first. I might actually cry when I have to let it go.
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The best vehicle I have ever owned! - 1991 Ford Explorer
By Chuck Truck - May 10 - 12:07 amMy Ford Explorer is incredible! I have owned it for ten years now! It is a wonderful vehicle. As legend has it "Chuck" was one of the first manual transmission Ford Explorers to come off the assembly line back in June of 1990. The previous owner, a good friend of the family, heard from the dealer that this Explorers manual transmission was hand built. And talk about craftsmanship! With over 200,000 km on him (he was purchased in Canada) he is still on his original clutch! Amazing! Even more amazing considering I learned to drive a stick shift using him! He can haul cartons, kids, groceries and everything in between. And so easy for a do-it- yourselfer to repair!
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Exploder - 1991 Ford Explorer
By JayBird - March 30 - 2:10 amI still have my 91 Explorer along with 2 others just like it.. The vehicle is great! Its large for passengers, road trips, camping out, and off roading. It has 205,000 miles on the body. I rebuilt the engine at 193,000 miles and since I have owned it I have only replaced the mufler, alternator, headgasket, ball joints, and automatic 4x4 hubs. The vehicle handles fairly decent. lots of power for a 4.0L V6. Ride comfort is incredible! Massive amounts of intierior room! Off road it handles pretty good but its not recomended. You will lose $869 in hubs so please anyone who owns one change the hubs to manual locking ones. The whole spindle unit and all cost $256 total one time price!
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The Best Explorer EVER! - 1991 Ford Explorer
By Mrs. M - August 22 - 6:05 pmI bought my 2 door, 4WD Eddie Bauer Explorer as a birthday present to myself, and it has been a gift that keeps on giving! Hands down, the most comfortable, reliable, versatile rig Ive ever owned, and it still looks good going down the road. Both of my kids learned to drive in it, and it never even balked at the abuse. (Of course they abused it! They are kids!) It is now pushing 200,000 miles, and I am agonizing over if I should prepare to rebuild her or move on. Even the newer Explorers arent the rig this one is. As long as I can keep it on the road, it has a home with me.
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Good ol Explorer - 1991 Ford Explorer
By Mississippi Jon - January 21 - 7:33 pmI bought it when it had 80K miles of city driving on it. I now have nearly 200K miles, and have only had to rebuild the transmission, and change the water pump. It is a great road vehicle, gets 22 mpg, and looks fine. I painted it just to get the corporate colors off of it when I bought it from a company rep. It has been one of the best vehicles I have owned.
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Fun 4-wheel drive - 1991 Ford Explorer
By Nate J - November 13 - 2:00 amI have totally tried to break my 91 explorer by dragging it through the mudd, crossing rivers, and racing chevys. After all the things that i did to that thing it just keeps coming back for more. My explorer has about 180,000 miles and the only 2 problems that it had was the paint was faded due to the south carolina sun and the lifter tick. these were both easy fixes (i.e. some paint and a bottle of cd-2 lifter quiet.).
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Built Ford Tough - 1991 Ford Explorer
By Ford Tough - August 7 - 2:00 amBought Used, Replaced Clutch First Thing. Used as Salesmans / Deliver Truck, Always Overloaded by alot!!!! Always been reliable, just normal wear items replaced and normal service. Used to teach son how to drive w/clutch and towed behind motor home on vacation, now pushing 200m and still going strong!!!
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Love the explorer - 1991 Ford Explorer
By keithsndebs - June 24 - 2:00 amWe bought our explorer used from friends of ours, and were really unsure about owning an SUV. But now that Ive had it for 2 years, I will certainly buy another one once in the car market. It has been very dependable, fun to drive and a handy vehicle in the snow. Ive driven it everywhere from the upper east coast to deep south, and it has always got us where we needed to go.
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Very good fun to drive - 1991 Ford Explorer
By lovemyrig - February 28 - 2:00 amGot the explorer at about 63000 and besides the dealership not doing the work they were suppose to and making us pay for it nothing has gone wrong and being a teenager im a little harder on it . i go off roading in it and the only problem is i have to repack my bearings a little more often.starts everytime tows and hauls anything i have not enough room to say all good stuff even for 166000+ miles
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1991 Ford Explorer - 1991 Ford Explorer
By Explorer - February 28 - 2:00 amBeen a very dependable and enjoyable vehicle. With special emphasis on usefulness....makes life easy running errands and carrying family.
