Car financing: 1994 Ford Explorer
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1994 Ford Explorer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1994 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 345 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.31 | $21.39 | $22.79 | $24.34 |
1994 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1994 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,207 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires (385), service brakes (289) and structure (161). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97V083000 | 1997-05-05 | visibility:rearview mirrors/devices | A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION CAN OCCUR IN THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD AS A RESULT OF A SEPARATED PART OF THE CONTACT ASSEMBLY BRIDGING THE SWITCH POSITIVE BATTERY PAD AND ADJACENT CHASSIS GROUND PAD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1994 Ford Explorer for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1994 Ford Explorer for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 1994 Ford Explorer in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Reading the spec sheet
It runs the 4.0L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 13.1 L/100 km combined, so budget about 39 litres for 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $60.93 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the Explorer makes sense
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
What the Explorer is like
It is the kind of vehicle that makes a family trip calmer.
Drive it on your own roads
If the Explorer is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Drive the Explorer on your commute before you commit to it.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Talk to a person
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1994 Ford Explorer from us first.
Ask us about the 1994 Ford Explorer
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1994 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1994 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 1994 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1994 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1994 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1994 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4062.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.