18 of 18 people found this review helpful
By coerich1 on 04/16/11 07:28 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
We bought this car to replace an aging Suburban, and to downsize.
We looked at the BMW X5, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, Ford Edge.
When we were at the Ford dealer we saw a good-looking SUV we didn't recognize, and when we walked up to it realized it was an Explorer.
To us the car has European styling, except for the over-sized cowling on the front end which is definitely American.
The engine acceleration is adequate, but won't blow you away.
We kind of miss the more powerful feeling you get with most GM SUV power-trains.
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9 of 9 people found this review helpful
By xeon on 04/01/11 16:51 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Explorer is now a tech lovers car, I find more things in it than all of the others combined. The ride quality is comfortable and you really don't feel like you are driving a big vehicle.
I've always driven toyota/honda my life and this is the first time with Ford (or any American)Was in the market for a larger SUV.
Wanted to check out Edge because I liked ints interior. After looking, we were talking about how cool it would be to have a car like toyota highlander with the interior of ford edge. Funny we found explorer the next day, its exactly that!
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15 of 59 people found this review helpful
By cessna100 on 03/28/11 18:40 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This is a follow on to the computer network problem. The week after the "soldered job" on the network wiring the cooling fan on left side of radiator makes a grinding noise as it spins down. Had to wait for new fan, on back order. Told it's OK to drive. 2 days later the fan locks-up and is very close to catching on fire. Smell the wiring starting to cook. They replaced the fan and 2 weeks later the replacement is having the same problem. This time they recommended I leave
the car till it's fixed. Amazing.
Anyone else having the cooling fan or network problem??
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
By maxirwin on 03/21/11 21:03 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This is the best Explorer ever!! I spent 16 years working at a Ford Dealership and have had several Explorers as demos. This is GREAT vehicle. The fit and finish is outstanding, a well thought out vehicle. It will take you a couple of weeks to understand the dept of the options and how they work, I'm still learning. The handling is great for a SUV. We also have a Lincoln MKX and we love it, but the Explorer suspension is superior!! I have a Limited loaded. The only thing I wish they offered is the 3.5 SHO turbo motor. It is offered in the Flex and the Taurus, it could use more touque off the line. I guess it will happen as a sport model in a couple of years. Geart Job Ford!!
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16 of 18 people found this review helpful
By sonomamama on 03/15/11 09:44 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Purchased a Ford Explorer Limited, fully loaded today. We love it! It's a new car and a fun gagdet in one.
We have owned luxury vehicles (BMW X5), (Mercedes SUV) and this ranks right up there with them. My husband and I test drove fully loaded vehicles (Dodge Durango, GMC Acadia, Toyota 4 Runner, Honda Pilot, and Ford Explorer).
Our decision was a no brainer. Here's what I love about the Explorer: Beautiful interior with tight seams, high quality leather, non pilling roof interior (similar to what you find in the BMWs), a touch screen (similar to an IPad) that plays DVDs, controls Entertainment, Phone, Navigation, Climate, etc. Your I-Phone syncs with it.
It will store all your contacts.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful
By maddygee on 03/10/11 13:19 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Had the vehicle for
over a month and really loving it.
Fun to drive.
Only one problem so far, rear passenger head rest wouldn't go down all the way.
Dealer fixed problem quickly.
Jury still out with the tires.
For some reason I'm not crazy over them, mabe that's because I had a flat after only one week.
Big nail right in middle of tire.
Overall I'm really enjoying the vehicle.
Mileage is better than I thought it would be.
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3 of 24 people found this review helpful
By cessna100 on 03/09/11 19:18 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
From a 2011 Honda Pilot (poor ride and noise) to the 2011 Explorer. The Explorer ride and low road noise is more then on par with the Acura MDX. Fit and finish are excellent. Unfortunately, the quality is not. The computer network that controls the intelligent all wheel drive and the advanced traction control is faulty. The car loses its stability and steering becomes hard. Not good. 3 week old and 1500 miles the car is back at the dealer. Told they must bypass a wiring harness and solder the connection. I hope this is a temporary fix. For such a safety related system a soldered wiring connect does not inspire confidence in Ford's design.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful
By 1rodnoib on 02/14/11 16:52 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Looks great inside and out, build quality top notch - no rattles or squeaks!
MPG is 20 Avg (less than 1k), hopefully better after break-in.
No Sync crashes, but it is not the most user friendly system.
Will get better with use I'm sure, does more than most people will ever need.
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6 of 18 people found this review helpful
By ford_owner1 on 02/11/11 12:27 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Our 2011 Explorer Limited is already in the shop with less than 1,000 miles on it.
The entire MyTouch system that controls the climate control, stereo system, bluetooth, navigation and rear back up camera crashed.
This is our second explorer and we also have an F-150 and I am very disappointed with the 2011 Explorer.
The gas mileage improvements are not true.
The best mileage I have been able to get is 16 mpg on the highway.
The car does not have the power I expected and the 'luxury' features of the Ford MyTouch were not worth the 50K price tag, especially since they don't work.
I wish I had Mid-Sized SUV from another company!
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful
By traveler21 on 02/05/11 18:07 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
After driving my new Explorer Limited for over a month, I can safely say that it is one of the best cars that I have owned.
It is comfortable and has more muscle than my Flex that stayed in the family although out of town.
The Ford Touch takes a little getting used to but is very responsive to voice commands.
We also have a new E 350 in the garage, but is has stayed parked since the Explorer showed up.
The only con, we can find is the difficulty in programming the garage door opener.
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