2012 Ford Explorer - Expert Reviews Page 2
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 34 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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| #11 |
1994 ford explorer Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Published: 10/02/1994 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1994: New wheels and a power equipment group for the Eddie Bauer model are the only changes to this year's Explorer... |
| #12 |
1993 ford explorer Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds
...Published: 10/02/1993 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1993: A new steering wheel and instrument panel freshen the Explorer's interior. |
| #13 |
CarGurus' Review for 2011 ford explorerSource: CarGurus
...Ford's all-new 2011 Explorer offers the kind of driving experience more and more customers are seeking. |
| #14 |
2012 Ford Explorer OverviewSource: CarGurus...A remote start feature can remotely control the climate in the Explorer to heat or cool the car before you make the mad dash through the heat or snow to start your commute.Safety features are boosted in the Limited as well. A standard rear-view camera comes in the Limited (optional for the XLT), and both the Limited and XLT can add a blind-spot information system (BLIS) with cross traffic alert, using a signal in the side-view mirror to notify drivers of the presence of another vehicle before a lane change. The BLIS system also comes with what Ford states is the “world’s first automotive... |
| #15 |
1996 Ford Explorer OverviewSource: CarGurus...Trims available included the two-door Sport model, the two-door and four-door XL and XLT models, the four-door Eddie Bauer, and the four-door Limited edition. All trims, except the Limited, were available in a choice of four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.The '96 Ford Explorer continued to appeal to families looking for a roomy, comfortable sport-utility vehicle. Cargo space was a big selling point: the 1996 Explorer provided 42.6 cubic feet with its rear seats up, and a whopping 81 cubic feet with rear seats folded down. Once again, the '96 Explorer was the sales champion for its market... |
| #16 |
2011 Ford Explorer Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It also wasn't easy to heave a 40-pound bag of dog food over the rear bumper; load-in height was at my waist. Features The Explorer comes in just three trim levels, which keeps things simple in the features department. The base model, called simply Explorer, starts at $28,190. That's about $1,000 less than the Traverse and CX-9. For that, you get cruise control, the MyFord system mentioned above, four 12-volt plugs, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, a six-speaker sound system with an MP3 jack, and tinted second- and third-row windows. But you also get unfashionable black door handles, side... |
| #17 |
2011 Ford Explorer — Flash DriveSource: MSN Autos...The Explorer is a big vehicle, and it feels big on the road, although it does drive well for its size. The Explorer is responsive and well-controlled, with good power from a 3.5-liter 290-horsepower V6 engine and a thoroughly modern 6-speed automatic. The Explorer is intended as a modern family vehicle that splits the difference between a minivan and a traditional SUV, and Ford has done a good job at hitting that target. – Mike MeredithFord has been building Explorers since the early 1990s, but the 2011 model completely redefines the SUV. The new Explorer looks great, and at first glance it... |
| #18 |
1991 ford explorer Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds
...Published: 10/02/1991 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1991: New model introduced to replace aging Bronco II. |
| #19 |
2012 Ford Explorer Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The third row folds down in a 50/50 split, with available power folding seats on the Limited. Interior features include: Standard cloth upholstery; optional leather seats Standard CD stereo with MP3 jack Standard air conditioning Optional heated and cooled front seats Optional dual-panel moonroof Optional Sony premium stereo Optional navigation system Under the Hood The Explorer's standard 3.5-liter V-6 makes 290 hp and 255 pounds-feet of torque; it's available with front- or all-wheel drive. On front-wheel-drive models, the optional turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder makes 240 hp... |
| #20 |
2011 Ford Explorer Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Fold all the seats down and the Explorer's 80.7 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume is down 3 cubic feet from last year. Competing crossovers have more space. Under the Hood The Explorer's standard 3.5-liter V-6 makes 290 horsepower and 255 pounds-feet of torque; it works with front- or all-wheel drive. On front-wheel-drive models, the optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 237 hp and 250 pounds-feet of torque. Ford says gas mileage with the V-6 has improved significantly over last year's 4.0-liter V-6, while the turbo four-cylinder posts comparable mileage to a V-6 family sedan... |
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Ford Teases A New, Fast 2013 Explorer Model: Video
Here’s what we know for sure: on Wednesday, March 28, Ford will announce a new model of Explorer that it promises will be fast. They tell us it won’t come wearing... March 26, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
NASCAR Drivers Get To Chase Ford's New Police Interceptors
When Kyle Busch got stopped for doing 128 mph behind the wheel of a Lexus LFA last May, he probably never thought that he’d get a chance to chase down a police cruiser... November 9, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Ford SYNC More Affordable, Hands-Free Tech Now From $295
Very little in life comes for free, which makes us appreciate paying less for something all the more. A drop in price of $100 certainly makes Ford's SYNC hands-free, in-car... August 1, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Chicago Auto Show: Jim Farley, the 2011 Ford Explorer, and Social Media
Ford's group vice president Jim Farley delivered the 2011 Chicago Auto Show's keynote media address. He says the annual Chicago event is the "largest consumer auto show."... February 14, 2011 by Cliff Leppke
Video: Nelly Pimps The 2011 Ford Explorer In New Ad
The Super Bowl may be well and truly over but during tonight’s airing of the 53rd annual Grammy Awards, the Blue Oval unveiled a new advertisement for its 2011 Ford... February 13, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Why should I also consider these?
The Explorer isn't the only crossover to roll over the SUV Rubicon.
Technically, the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee are crossovers, since they're intended mostly for on-road driving, though those fantastic vehicles have a bit more off-road prowess than today's Explorer does.
We can't figure out what happened to the Honda Pilot, which had been a top pick in the class, but now has less flexibility and a more plasticky interior, not to mention over-the-top SUV cues that look cartoonish for a Honda.
We like the GM crossover triplets, and the GMC Acadia may be our favorite of all: it's a little narrower than an Explorer, but the traditional ute looks are married to a fine V-6 drivetrain and on Denali models, a luxe interior.
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