launched in the early 1990s the Ford Explorer deserves credit for opening the
floodgates for America's SUV obsession decades later the three row midsize
Explorer SUV remains a Sales Leader raising the question is the popular
choice the right choice for you the answer is yes if you want other drivers
to wonder if you're a cop police impersonation aside the Explorer has a
rugged and refined look that states unambiguously no I do not drive a
minivan
Inside you can choose a second row bench seat or second row captains chairs
unless you need a demilitarized zone between spiteful siblings the seven
passenger layout is the logical choice for hauling people oh we should note
that the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander each top out at eight seats
second row accommodations are accommodating but let's see what happens
when I climb into the third row as a completely average American male this should
be a pretty good test assuming you're a completely average American male head
does not touch the headliner seat back is a little bit vertical and my knees are
well-acquainted with the seat back but yeah I could do this for a little bit
climbing aboard the Explorer's third row is a cinch due to wide aperture rear
doors and optional power folding second row seats up front a parking brake and
wheel well hump somewhat intrude on foot space but otherwise the foremost
quarters win big in the comfort department making amends for its
capacitive controlled past the latest Explorer incorporates sweet unambiguous
buttons for the audio and climate controls while a 4.2-inch
screen comes standard we greatly prefer the optional 8 inch touch screen
featuring Sync 3 Apple CarPlay Android Auto and a pair of USB outlets
the system is an intuitive attractive and useful centerpiece for the interior
look at those buttons fly depart this region of the cabin and there are a few
areas of concern the hard shiny plastic feels cheap especially when juxtaposed
with fancy materials that adorn higher trims like this platinum model some of
the steering wheel controls are ergonomically indistinct requiring you
to read them until you instinctively know what does what and it sure seems
like the dash trim and door trim should line up or at least misalign the same on
the left and right sides on a more positive note the Explorer boasts more
space behind its third row than most midsize SUVs it's 21 cubic foot capacity
doubles with the third row dropped an easy task made even easier with the
optional power operated seats lower the second row and that number jumps to a
commendable 81 point 7 cubic feet cargo is accessed through a wide rear hatch
that if you're willing to pay for it opens with the wave of your foot first
time try
roll down the road at a decent clip and the Explorer shines with a plush ride
and well-controlled road noise boing encounter a curve though and you'll
notice some imprecision from the steering wheel interestingly cornering
grip is better than you'd expect I think the the chassis people need to talk to
the seat people one notable Explorer shortcoming is visibility the B-pillar
is wide blocking your view to the side the C&D pillars are also wide blocking
your view rearward and over your right shoulder and the A-pillar is wide
partially blocking your view to the front at the same time a long dash and a
sloping hood make it hard to tell exactly how far you should pull into
that space to Ford's credit they counter those visibility issues with technology
in the form of an optional blind spot monitoring system and a washer equipped
forward-facing 180 degree camera that is a godsend when creeping from an alley
into traffic for propulsion ford serves up a trio of engines each paired with a
competent 6-speed Automatic transmission starting with a naturally aspirated v6
given its modest $500 premium torque-y output and 27 mpg highway rating the
optional 2.3 liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder is a smart upgrade if blowing the doors
off of other midsize SUVs sounds like fun the Explorer can on higher trims be
equipped with a twin-turbo 3.5 liter v6 with the EcoBoost v6 you can either tow
up to 5,000 pounds or blast from 0 to 60 miles per hour in around 6 seconds I
choose the latter
for those who'd rather tow the Explorer offers a tow haul mode with trailer sway
control watch a few crash videos on YouTube to appreciate why that's helpful
the EcoBoost v6 sends its abundant power to all four tires but four wheel
drive can also be added to the base v6 and EcoBoost 4-cylinder for about $2,100
do so and you'll enjoy hill descent control and a four mode terrain
management system while removing the possibility of getting shamefully stuck
in a front-wheel drive SUV in roughly $32,000 base form the Explorer's feature list
consists of automatic LED headlights a 6 way power driver seat with manual
recline rear climate controls a backup camera a six-speaker audio system with
Bluetooth a host of airbags including a front passenger knee airbag and Ford's
MyKey which helps parents prevent reckless
behavior from inexperienced drivers venturing through higher trims and the
option sheet opens features like dual zone automatic climate control a 2 panel
moonroof power adjustable pedals passive entry with push-button start an
automatic parallel and perpendicular parking system heated and ventilated
front massaging seats delivering truly heroic levels of lumbar adjustment and
adaptive cruise control that automatically shuts off at slow speeds
be sure to remember that supplementing the standard safety roster are options
like second row outboard inflatable seatbelts lane departure warning with
steering assist and forward collision warning select the top tier platinum
trim with it's Sony premium audio system and Nirvana leather seats and MSRP lands
around 52,000 dollars filling out the mid-size three row competitive set are
the VW Atlas Chevrolet Traverse Toyota Highlander
and Honda Pilot among others in such an illustrious crowd the Explorer's varying
quality and seven passenger max capacity are potential deterrents
shortcomings aside the Ford Explorer is roomy offers a range of compelling
features and it'll give you a handy conversation starter with all those
other Ford Explorer owners at the very least the sight of yet another Explorer
on the road might help keep slow drivers out of the left lane thank you for your
service
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