theraven871
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- City, State
- Wisconsin
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2008 Chrysler Pacifica
In 2008, I purchased a Ford Explorer XLT on a whim (Dealers were quick to discount vehicles when gas prices were $4.75 a gallon), I absolutely loved the vehicle.
Unfortunately, my Ford Explorer was in a serious collision that completed wrecked the vehicle. At the time, I owned a mini-van and the explorer and decided to look for a vehicle that I could have 3 rows with AWD. We eventually settled on a Chrysler Pacifica (fully loaded). While this vehicle has been fantastic for my family, I never really grew attached to it.
Now, in the next 30 days, I've decided to purchase another vehicle. I'm currently looking at several used 2013 XLT's and Limited model Ford Explorers. I want leather, navigation, sunroof, 3rd row and AWD. I'm also comparing it to vehicles such as the Hyundai Santa Fe, Dodge Durango, Kia Sorento, GMC Acadia and Nissan Pathfinder. (Most likely will avoid the Pathfinder and Durango as both of them have major transmission issues).
While I absolutely loved my previous Explorer, I also recall that it wasn't exactly what I would call a 'reliable vehicle'. As the miles started to add up, I started having various issues. So I have a few questions for everyone.
Have the explorers become a bit more reliable?
What are the common issues that people see with these models?
How can I tell if a used model has the "tow package"?
Unfortunately, my Ford Explorer was in a serious collision that completed wrecked the vehicle. At the time, I owned a mini-van and the explorer and decided to look for a vehicle that I could have 3 rows with AWD. We eventually settled on a Chrysler Pacifica (fully loaded). While this vehicle has been fantastic for my family, I never really grew attached to it.
Now, in the next 30 days, I've decided to purchase another vehicle. I'm currently looking at several used 2013 XLT's and Limited model Ford Explorers. I want leather, navigation, sunroof, 3rd row and AWD. I'm also comparing it to vehicles such as the Hyundai Santa Fe, Dodge Durango, Kia Sorento, GMC Acadia and Nissan Pathfinder. (Most likely will avoid the Pathfinder and Durango as both of them have major transmission issues).
While I absolutely loved my previous Explorer, I also recall that it wasn't exactly what I would call a 'reliable vehicle'. As the miles started to add up, I started having various issues. So I have a few questions for everyone.
Have the explorers become a bit more reliable?
What are the common issues that people see with these models?
How can I tell if a used model has the "tow package"?