1998 Ford Explorer on 2040-cars
Endicott, New York, United States
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.0 liter V6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Ford
Model: Explorer Sport
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: leather interior
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: Automatic 4X4
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 207,200
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Orange
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Cylinders: 6
Disability Equipped: No
This is a 1998 Ford Explorer. This car is not perfect, but it is in Excellent condition for it's age and mileage. This Car has some quirks, and I will try to list them in a separate paragraph below.
As you can see from the looks this car has been very well taken care of. The body is in Excellent condition for it's age, as well as the wheels and tires. The wheels have been kept clean for 200,000 miles and have no pitting in the aluminium. The doors are solid, the rear fenders are clean , inside and out. Most Ford explorers rot from inside the fenders from water that gets in from the wheels. I have preserved these fenders, and have included pictures of them from inside the hatch with the panels removed. The engine runs, and starts good. There are no leaks of any kind. The engine oil stays so clean that it is hard to read the dipstick even after all the miles. I am selling this car, because my registration runs out in February, and I am not interested in renewing it for another 2 years. I am listing this as a NO RESERVE auction with a very low starting bid. I am doing this because I know this car will bring what it is worth. I am selling it AS-IS. It is a good reliable 200,000 + miles vehicle.
Here are some of the quirks, The timing chain is noisy. The antilock brakes pulsate when the vehicle comes to a stop. There is some rust on the rocker panels. There is also some clearcoat fade on the hood. The check engine light comes and goes because of a failing catalytic converter. The converter also rattles because something has come loose inside. I Have had this problem for the past 6 years and have been able to get the car inspected by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery and taking it for a 50 mile drive before the inspection.
This car is currently on the road, I wouldn't be afraid to drive this anywhere.
NO SHIPPING AVAILABLE, Buyer is responsible for shipping arrangements. If you need help arranging pickup , delivery of shipping, Please contact me before bidding, and I will see what I can do to help. Thanks for looking. 
On Jan-29-13 at 06:32:06 PST, seller added the following information:
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