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: Powerful Engine Smooth Acceleration Stereo Handling Reliability Body style looks newer than many NEW vehicles.
Cons: Somewhat bumpy on bad roads, but sticks to corners because of this same setup.

My wife and I, who have been avid BMW owners and enthusiasts for years, recently decided to buy another vehicle due to the axle on our bimmer cracking. Initially, we were strictly looking for either the X3/X5 by BMW or the VW Toureg. We decided to ...

Pros: Styling cargo space sound system warranty cost front seats
Cons: rear seats shimmy MPG - the best I have seen is 18.4 mpg

Thursday, January 27, 2005 I bought the Sport Aug 13th 2004 (Birthday gift to myself) with 19.5k miles from Maroone Ford - Fort Lauderdale, FL - right off the bat I had to make a trip to Texas and just arrived home with 30.1K miles - my ...

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: Cool looking, powerful
Cons: Tough to get in and out of back seat

I bought this car used about 6 months ago. Although it rides a little bumpy like a truck usually does, I like it more and more every day. Surprisingly, it has plenty of power for pulling away quickly when traffic is tight. It handles very well for city ...

Pros: Solid vehicle, has not left me walking.
Cons: Leaky windows, electrical problem.

I currently have 30,000 miles on my 2001 Explorer Sport. I love the ride, and general comfort of it. Drove it through some bad snow storms in Maine, and some thick mud in Vermont. My explorer never left me walking. I have grown a list of complaints. The ...

Pros: Good acceleration,sharp looks,ABS brakes,great in the winter,plenty of cargo room
Cons: only fits 4 people,not much else

The Explorer Sport is a great vehicle for someone who does not need four doors, because the sport is a lot cheaper than the new four door and the sport trac. Winter time driving is a real treat and the standard ABS is great. Another thing I like about...

Pros: Plenty of power, looks, high-up,value, quality, reliability, tows 19 foot boat.
Cons: Very stiff ride.

Confession. I am a former member of the "I hate SUV" club. But, having three large dogs, a seven year old, a 19 foot boat that I trailer, a wife who does arts and crafts shows, as well as living in New Hampshire, I had to revoke my membership and...

Pros: Sporty, Quick and Powerful, Rugged enough to handle anything
Cons: Gas Mileage

In February, my father and I took it on a snowmobiling trip in the Black Hills of South Dakota. While we were driving through Nebraska, we ran into a blizzard. It was horrible blowing snow and ice. My truck didn't hesitate or have any problems. The...

Pros: Good Acceleration, Great Audiophile Stereo, Great A/c
Cons: Terrifying handling, punishing ride, poor paint, awful MPG

I leased my 2001 Explorer Sport in 2/01, to replace a lemon-lawed Ranger. I should have driven it longer during the test drive. The handling is atrocious, giving the feeling that you will bounce (yes, bounce) off of the road at any time. The...

Pros: One fast SUV, 21 MPG, voluminous cargo space, great looking, good build quality.
Cons: Leather seats lack good support for long trips, auto-trans likes highest gear, smallish gas tank.

When it came time to replace my towing vehicle, I didn't even consider the Ford Explorer to begin with. It's outdated looks and short list of standard features suffered when compared to more current offerings. Then I saw the newly reskinned 2 door Sport...

Pros: Body style
Cons: Poor mileage, runs rough

After owning a 1992 Explorer & putting over 160,000 miles on it, I decided to "downsize" a little bit and go with the Sport. BIG MISTAKE.

In my old Explorer, I would get around 22 MPG on the highway. With the new Sport, I can't even get 18....

Pros: Smooth ride, reliable, well designed interior
Cons: Low miles per gallon, 2 dr design

Before purchasing my Ford Explorer Sport about six months ago I considered a variety of SUVs. I settled on the Explorer Sport because it offered nearly all of the features of more expensive SUVs at a much lower price. The biggest drawback to the...

Pros: Nice car. Many options.
Cons: Not much room for sitting in the back.

Overall this is a nice car. Whether you lease or buy it, you have many opitions options. It has a nice comfortable ride and is very roomy in the front seats. The back seat dosen't have much leg room, which is understandable though. If you want the...

Pros: Very quick and powerful for a six cylinder.Great turn radius.Fits in garage.
Cons: Gas mileage stinks.Too many recalls and somewhat claustrophobic inside.

I really like this vehicle because its not too large to fit in my garage and it will fit into any parking space. We bought ours a year and a half ago before it was really even out.If you have no kids, it's a great SUV to own but not really practical...