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Excellent Value - 2017 Ford Explorer
By H Morse - December 20 - 7:17 amI buy a new vehicle every 8 months. I purchase high end models, and technology is a must. I consider myself a very experienced car buyer and have been doing this for over 35 years! Had a new fully loaded Volvo XC90 (2016) a CT6 Cadillac Luxury (2017) and now, a 2017 Platinum Explorer. Hated getting in and out of the Caddy. The Volvo was OK, and the Explorer is great. Plenty of power and zip with the turbo V6 which is standard. Technology is pretty easy once you remember where to find the buttons, and the navigation is superb. Volvo was way too complicated, Caddy was OK, but not as easy and intuitive as the Ford. The Fords voice commands could use some help, but tapping on the keyboard is the solution. Platinum has every bell and whistle, but I do have a few minor complaints: when using the navi and being on the phone, I prefer a voiceover for directions, not a beep. I like to her the next instruction. When changing lanes, I like a beep option, not just a vibrating steering wheel. I would also prefer a button to shut the auto water sensing windshield wipers when using a car wash rather than having to go through a series of menus from the steering wheel controls. Other little things such as it needs a more solid noise when closing doors. It sounds a bit tinny. The gas mileage (although mine is very new) has yet to hit 17 mpg either city, highway or combined but I didnt get this vehicle for the mileage performance. The rear seat could have a little more room, and as far as I am concerned, the third row could be an optional feature. If I really want to get picky, the concert stereo system in the Volvo was an upgrade and amazing. The Platinum has a Sony, but it lacks the depth and quality of a high end system. You wont be disappointed with this vehicle!
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Good car, some improvements needed. - 2017 Ford Explorer
By Od723 - December 5 - 11:47 amI have only owned this car a few weeks. It drives very nice, very much like a car. It has a bold look on the exterior which I like. The seats are very comfortable. The negatives are the rear seats, very hard to fold seats, takes a good hard yank and the rear seat is hard to access. The remote to start the car and unlock doors is very sensitive. I wish they would recess the panic button, it goes off very easy when Im my pocket and my horn starts going crazy. I had a GMC Sierra 5.3 V8 crew cab truck before this car, My GMC averaged better gas mileage than the V6 in the explorer.
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Useless gas hog - 2017 Ford Explorer
By Steven - October 12 - 4:02 amPurchased brand new 2017 Ford Explorer XLT 2.3 ecoboost. These vehicles run expensive and have no idea why. Car runs nice and quiet but would I recommend it? Only if I didnt feel pity for you. The 280hp turbo engine is underpowered always need to step on the throttle to go up steep hills and the fuel consumption isnt geat either, averaging 18.7mpg on road trips. Thats pretty pathetic for a four banger. It does however have an intelligent 4WD system but whats the point if the bumper clearance is only like 2 inches? This car was engineered by a bunch of morons. Dont come with roof racks. Also when a phone is plugged in charger phone screen is displaying not letting my change radio stations or anything at all. Resale value on these isnt great either do expect a 20k price drop after 3 years or so. Dont be fooled with fords ecoboost system its another expensive system when it breaks down making good business for ford. There are better rivals out there. Youll regret like me if you dont look else where
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2017 Ford Explorer XLT 2.3L I4 Ecoboost 202A - 2017 Ford Explorer
By Lori W. - August 2 - 12:18 pmI am so excited to write a review about my new car. While I have only had this vehicle for less than a week. I am thoroughly impressed. I have NEVER owned a Ford. I did not buy top of the line and I have not purchased a new vehicle in 20+ years. I always buy used. I was looking at three SUVs (4 Runner, Honda Pilot and Ford Explorer) and I found the features, price offering, technology, ford incentives excellent and the warranty was one of the reasons I decided to buy this. I have a 20 yr/200k mile powertrain warranty (that is anything that touches oil). I was initially hesitant about considering the inline 4 cylinder engine with ecoboost. I test drove it and loved it; I went home to research the I4 w/ecoboost needless to say I was not disappointed. I was surprisingly impressed with the gas mileage and the 310 horsepower. The 6 cylinder is 255 horsepower. I am getting bout 20/mpg in the city. WHAT!!! Do keep in mind I rented an explorer to drive from Jacksonville to Tallahassee in a bad storm, this vehicle handled very well. My explorer is Blue Jeans Metallic with tan leather, sync, navigation, touchscreen technology, halo lights, foot activated lift gate, convenient dash controls, auto start is great, auto wipers, great steering controls and so much more! The vehicle is well equipped, rides nicely, grabs the road and the cabin is super quiet compared to my 2012 Honda Odyssey. My husband is not into SUVs but he was impressed when he drove it, he said it feels more like a luxury car. The mahoney sticker was about $40.5k, after rebates the vehicle was $33,760. The final thing that ultimately sealed the deal for me was the 20yr/200K mile warranty. FORD-Im impressed!!!!!
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Surprised by How Great This Explorer Is - 2017 Ford Explorer
By New Explorer Fan - December 9 - 12:38 pmAfter an intense road trip....... Dallas to Austin to Houston to Dallas in 3 days...in the rain along the way.... I have fallen in love with my Ford Explorer. Rides great....which is saying a lot considering I was driving a Cadillac. It also drives great.
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Surprised by How Great This Explorer Is - 2017 Ford Explorer
By New Explorer Fan - December 9 - 12:37 pmAfter an intense road trip....... Dallas to Austin to Houston to Dallas in 3 days...in the rain along the way.... I have fallen in love with my Ford Explorer. Rides great....which is saying a lot considering I was driving a Cadillac. It also drives great.
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Detailed Video Review of this great SUV by owner - 2017 Ford Explorer
By Foxx Automotive - September 20 - 3:11 pmOverall, this is an amazing SUV that offers great value and a compelling set of features. The interior is finished well and is much more refined than my previous 2015 Ford Explorer sport. The ecoboost engine offers plenty of performance and adequate MPGs. To learn more about the Ford Explorer, I encourage you to check out my detailed video review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Hb318m89g Im sure youll love it!
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Superb Ride - 2017 Ford Explorer
By Rob - June 25 - 5:46 amHaving leased 2 Lincoln MKXs which were just fine previous to this, I was pleasantly surprised with just about every aspect of 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum. The ride is great and much more quieter than Ive ever experienced in other vehicle. I cant say enough about this vehicle. Will be leasing another when this runs out.
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A real sleeper value - 2017 Ford Explorer
By Ox - January 18 - 8:52 amComing from 3 consecutive MB GLs friends think I am crazy until they see and drive and only 55k without discount yet. Unlike A GL this sob goes when you touch the throttle, seats are better, handling better, controls better but doors dont clunk like a Benz. Small price to pay and cost of ownership is half. Get the dealer to give you a platinum to drive overnight
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Rented car for a week - 2017 Ford Explorer
By Mike H - December 25 - 7:16 amSo, i got this 2017 model while my original SUV was getting fixed after a tree branch fell on it. Pros: sync 3 is like an iphone and very responsive, good headlights, upgraded brakes as part of limited upgraded worked well, good grip on road though i drove in dry conditions. Cons: the interior surfaces scratched easily but perhaps thst is due to soft plastics?, the upper dash is soft but where you right leg hits dash is hard which is bad for a tall guy, acceleration with the base eco boost is bad especially for freeway merge, fuel economy at best was 16.5 mpg which is well below EPA, parking brake hits your left foot. Seriously ford, you couldnt put in an electronic parking brake as you hate hand brakes?
