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Great vehicle
traveler21, 01/07/2011
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have been so impressed with my new Ford Explorer . I knew that It had a great looking exterior but the comfort and use of the new Sync system is beyond my expectations. We have a new Mercedes in the garage and my husband and I rush out the door to see who gets to the Explorer first. Truly an outstanding SUV. Ford has a real winner on it's hands.
Disappointed with the New Explorer: It Missed the Mark
1atomic, 01/23/2011
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 35 people found this review helpful
A happy owner of Ford F-Series pick-ups for decade. Wife wanted an Explorer after driving a Buick Enclave for 3 yrs. & for a change. We like Ford trucks, but never keen on any brand car other than GM's. The Buick gave us a flawless driving experience, but have been so happy with our Ford pick-ups that we looked at the Edge, which is rather small, Flex, rather quirky & looks like a hearse, Expedition, too big and wanted another car-like crossover that would be better on gas than our other vehicle, my King Ranch, a good truck, but terrible on gas. The '11 Explorer is mediocre & costly compared to the Enclave. We will hold on to this car for a year & see how it does. It may grow on us in time.
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In shop for the 3rd time since mid February. 2500 miles
cessna100, 03/29/2011
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 60 people found this review helpful
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??
Not happy after purchasing the fifth vehicle
Rambo, 11/04/2017
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
Poor on breaks /poor on handling the weight on the truck /headlight the worse /service at dealerships the worst /don't get me wrong ford makes good cars but after I changed the brakes I never was happy !
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Beautiful Car But Problems that could affect safety.
cessna100, 03/10/2011
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 25 people found this review helpful
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.