Are Explorer underpowered?

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ANother Newbie question:I've got a Ford Explorer Sport 2000.  WIth the most basic 160 hpengine.I often feel like the engine is strainnning to pull the weight of thevehicle.As compared to my wife's corrola for example.  Though less powerfull,the COrrolla i ssubstantially lighter and accelaretates effortlesslycompared to the Sport.I used to have an old Jeep Cherokee, 190 hp I think, and that thingcould accelerate very nicely.Is the Explorer with 160 hp engine underpowered as compared top othercomparable suv's out there?  Or is it something to do with thatspecific engine, or am I off the mark here?Cheers!

Mikepier · Accepted Answer

Although the 160HP V6 is a tad underpowered, you'll be pleased to knowit is pretty much a bulletproof engine.

Scott Van Nest · Answer

I have the same year model and motor with a manual tranny. I haven't noticed any issue like you mentioned. I have 75,000 miles and it still gets

18 mph in city/highway driving. I have changed the tranny fluid twice now and the radiator coolant once. My motor does sound like a box of rocks part of the time, but other than that it runs fine.

Scott

thebloag · Answer

I had heard that before I made the purchase, but I am glad to see itconfirmed!How many miles do you have on yours?

Jon Sobieralski via CarKB.com · Answer

They do feel a little underpowered.  I have a 1994 Eddie Bauer.  Bought in1999 with 80,000 miles on it and now I have 195,000.  Still in immaculatecondition and running even better than when I bought it.  I am happy toknow that I have a very reliable engine when I hop in this vehicle.  Enjoythe fact that you will have to do minor maintainence to your vehicle.

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