Overview & Reviews
A complete redesign is planned for 2002, so the 2001 Ford Explorer has undergone minor changes. The SOHC V6 is standard on all models, and the 4.0-liter OHV V6 and manual transmission are no longer available. Additional child safety-seat tether anchors have been added to the second-row seats.
- Great crash-test scores, roomy, lots of optional features.
- Harsh yet wallowy ride, potentially steep price, every other Joe has one.