Used 2004 Ford Explorer for Sale

This vehicle has plenty of leg room. It also has 3 rows of seats. The 2 row of back seats fold down for hauling items. I usually keep that row down unless I have more passengers. The first row of back seats also fold down. There were many colors to choose from, but I like the blue. I like the way it handles on ice and snow. The driver's seat moves easy and can be adjusted for each driver by moving it yourself.

We bought our Explorer with 117,000 miles on it now has 190,000 on it. We have done repairs to the frame and under carriage. Such as: the wheel bearings, new shocks and struts, did work to the idler arm. After fixing those things the vehicle has done well and the ride is smooth. We did have to replace the alternator not long after buying the vehicle but it has run very well in the five years since. We also had to put a new fuel pump in it, but it runs well now. It has third row seating which is great for our family, but the trunk space is not very big. Because it has almost 200,000 miles there are problems that it is not cost effective to fix. It still continues to run and be reliable with a lot of miles. My husband and I are into DIY woodworking and pallet crafts and have hooked a trailer to this workhorse and hauled numerous loads that were between 500 and 1,000 pounds. Oh, and my air conditioner is still working after almost 200,000 miles!

I financed my Explorer due to the fact that I had a tiny compact car and was expecting my first child. We have many nieces and nephews and opted to pay extra for the third row seating, which accommodates a total of seven people. It is extremely roomy, even in the third row, enough to accommodate an adult with plenty of leg room. It is a basic model, with no extra bells and whistles which provides ease of driving without any extra complicated buttons/switches, etc. It is sportier than the minivan, which appeals to my husband. I own a cleaning company and all the seats fold down flat which provides plenty of room for all my business equipment. The hatchback opens either halfway or fully, which makes it easy if you are loading something large or heavy. The gas mileage isn't horrible for an SUV, and it rides very smoothly. I would prefer the gas mileage to be a little more economical however, I did choose this when I was purchasing. I wish there were more vents installed. The only ones are for the front passengers, and one for the second row, which is on the very bottom of the hand rest, so the people in the third row don't feel much comfort when the heat or air is on. The third row is difficult to secure a car seat in, because the seatbelt buckles are farther away which causes the car seat to tilt. The radio comes with a cassette and CD player, however I would prefer the radio controls to be on the steering wheel for ease of driving. I have had no major problems with this vehicle. We have been adamant about routine maintenance and I average about twelve thousand miles per year.