Used Ford Explorer for Sale in Alexandria, VA

The car has performed well since I bought it. Only one somewhat major issue that was caught by a mechanic I've trusted. I was looking for a comfortable car because we take road trips very often and I also wanted something that handled well in bad weather. My previous car was terrible in snow and rain. This car does great in bad weather. I feel confident driving and I like being higher up as well. It makes me feel safe driving this car.

Overall, it has been a decent vehicle. I've owned it since it had 16,000 miles on it, and it now has over 120,000. Unfortunately, the transmission went out at only 67,000 mi. After just a few clicks on Google, I found out that was a common occurrence in that particular model/year. I was able to get the transmission rebuilt for less that $2,000. Beyond that, there haven't really been any issues. I have had oil changes & regular maintenance at the manufactures suggested mileage, or close to it. It has been on the beach at vehicle access points in several locations in NC. I've been mudding in it at least 3 times a year. We go camping in it, and it hauls everything I've shoved in it, from groceries to dirt, mulch and wood for a campfire. It has been a sturdy beast that is finally beginning to show her age. The plastic pins that hold the molding along the bottom, beneath the doors, have dry rotted and the molding flops around as I'm driving. The driver seat is dry rotting and loosing all its filling onto the carpet. The power seat went out about two years ago. The power door lock/unlock went out (on the drivers side only) about a year ago. Previous to that, the light underneath of the drivers side mirror went out after a drunk driver hit me, it flickered on and off a few times after I had the body work done and the mirror replaced, but it's zapped out for sure now. Though, I'm sure that is not the fault of Ford. I have not had to do any major and barely any minor mechanical work to it beyond the normal tires and brakes. It has been a good girl. She's starting to hesitate on cold mornings when I start her up, but I am almost positive that with a tad bit of tuning and babying, she'll go another 100,000 miles. The engine is still on fleek and she still has desire to break speed limits and climb mud mounds. Excluding the transmission, it's the best vehicle I've ever owned. I've not even bothered lusting for any newer models. I've been completely content since 2006!