Overview & Reviews

The 1998 Ford Explorer gets a restyled tailgate.

• The Explorer is the best selling sport-ute on the market for a reason. A comfortable interior, three engine choices, and multiple trim levels mean that there is an Explorer for nearly any budget or lifestyle.

• Abysmal gas mileage. Handling is sloppy in corners.

User Reviews:

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  Got my Moneys Worth - 1998 Ford Explorer
  By mispinla - January 17 - 9:29 pm

  I bought my Ford in 2002 and have literally driven it high and low and everywhere in between. It has 155,000 miles on it and Ive never been stranded on the side of the road, had to rent a car due to service/or repairs, nor had to repaint or wax my car. Im sure it could use a good detail and wax job now, but Ive gone as long as two months w/o washing it! Sure it drinks gas, its a truck! Its also very comforatble and roomy. The only real complaint I have is Ive had to replace the driver side and passenger rear door handles and the center console broke one day when my 200lb+ friend leaned a little too much on it as she climbed in, and sometimes wierd stuff happens w/ the electricity

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  Feels Unsafe - 1998 Ford Explorer
  By Josh - January 13 - 11:47 am

  Our father bought his second Explorer from my grandfather in 2005. It can get you from point A to point B, but with mediocre comfort. We use this for towing tools on a small trailer, which works great. Our car never came with the fog lights hooked up and we havent since set them up. The dash is confusing and looks cheap, not to mention it is full of gaps. We have a CD Changer, which we dont use, the CD/Cassette/Radio/Phone set up is cool. The vehicle is fully loaded. The compass/thermometer in the overhead console is nice, but is off on the temp. Sitting in the front seems like your going to fly forward and hit your head, which I nearly did last night. Overall, this seems like a tow-truck

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  I Love this SUV!!! - 1998 Ford Explorer
  By Jill in Va Beach - January 12 - 2:40 am

  If I won the lottery tomorrow, I would still keep this SUV. It is wonderful, very reliable, very sporty, and able to haul whatever I need. Fuel economy is a little less than average, but the Explorer makes up for that in several other positives. Someone that is very tall or has a family, would probably not be comfortable in the 2 dr. sport model.

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  wow - 1998 Ford Explorer
  By THEMAN - December 7 - 9:15 am

  I bought a 98 explore sport with 98,000 miles so i know it would have some wear and tear but not like this. The jirst month i had it the trans went then the U joiints. I got them fixed then the rear went and to top it off i only was getting 16 miles to the gallon

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  98 2dr sport 5 speed 2WD - 1998 Ford Explorer
  By hawc - November 6 - 1:41 am

  Purchased from a family member two years ago. Ive had to replace ABS speed sensor and both 02 sensors (FYI: if your ABS light is on in your Explorer then its about a 90% chance you just need a very inexpensive speed sensor which can be replaced in under fifteen minutes). The car has otherwise been reliable. Ride quality and handling are decent. Performance is lacking in the OHV 4.0 liter especially from a standing start. Its a lot of heft to get rolling afterall. Once your up to speed, performance is actually quite decent.

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  Solid, safe, reliable - 1998 Ford Explorer
  By Mark Flannery - November 1 - 10:00 am

  Ive no problems with my Explorer. I drove it for four years before turning it over to my teenage daughter for her first car because it is so solid, safe and reliable.

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  absolutely outstanding - 1998 Ford Explorer
  By Matt Morman - October 25 - 2:00 am

  very conistant, smooth driving

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  Explorer reliable and functional - 1998 Ford Explorer
  By Jerry G - October 24 - 5:59 pm

  My Explorer has been a reliable car. A few things needed replacing (window motor & an engine part or two, but nothing major). Overall I have been very pleased with the XL. The size is great and the mileage isnt bad for an SUV - low 20s on the highway. About 17 in the city. It rides a bit like a truck - because, well its a truck essentially. It starts easily and starts smoothly every time. Some rate the Explorer a bit lower, but Ive had no major problems. It has been a good vehicle.

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  Explorer Sport - 1998 Ford Explorer
  By qtrhorsegal - September 7 - 2:00 am

  After owning my 1998 Explorer Sport for a year I am looking forward to trading it in. The vehicle handles poorly! Feeling as if youre going to tip at 40mph is not a good feeling. The V-6 engine has good pickup but the gas mileage is awful! As far as design goes, the Explorer Sport is pleasing to look at but lacks in interior design and comfort. It has good storage capacity. To sum it up, the Explorer Sport is nothing more then a Ford Ranger with a topper and I wont miss mine when its gone.

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  Forgot to add - 1998 Ford Explorer
  By ponygirl - September 7 - 2:00 am

  This SUV stinks! The LED lights on steering wheel, CD/stereo player crap out and will fade in and out on occasion. The auto door locks will not unlock, even when I try to unlock the doors with the key so must climb thru the back hatch to unlock the truck! Gas mileage sucks..Transmission is starting to go, too (have 55,000 miles on 1998). This SUV stinks, would never buy another one.