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2011 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD
patrick66, 09/19/2011
2011 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought my Explorer in April to replace our 2008 Toyota Highlander. The Explorer is a major upgrade. We have driven over 10,000 miles including an across country trip this summer. The Explorer is much nicer to drive than the Toyota. Much better handling, and the manual mode on the transmission was great driving through mountains. Gas mileage is generally 19-20 mpg in our normal mixed driving. But we were getting up to 27 mpg on our vacation. We have not had any mechanical problems - perfect for my family of 5.
Better than the Pilot
gbtgd, 11/09/2011
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
I got my 2011 Explorer in June. So far so good. My car is loaded. The only features I don't have on it are the sun roof and the engine upgrade for the class III hitch. In '05 I traded in my Durango (best car I EVER owned) and got a Pilot after ruling out the '05 Explorer. I HATED the Pilot. The Pilot was fairly reliable but it was BORING. Plus going from a V8 to a V6 was a real drop at the time. So when I heard the new Durango was out for '11 I tried it. It was awful. So, I went next door to the Ford dealer and tried the '11 Explorer and liked it a lot. Wish the Explorer was based on a pickup, not a car, and wish it came with a V8 option. The V6, even upgraded, is NOT the same as a V8
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Love my new Explorer!
mgward3, 10/27/2011
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the new 2011 Explorer after retiring my 1993 Explorer XLT after 18 years and 200K miles. The 93 Explorer was the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned so I figured I would buy another one. The new Explorer has more power, better gas mileage, more seating, more tech toys, better ride and handling, etc. What's not to love? After 6 months and 5K miles, the only item that required adjustment was the alarm. It would go off if a loud truck or motorcycle went by while parked. The dealer adjusted that when they did the first oil change and all is well. I can only hope this Explorer lasts as long and is as reliable as our beloved 1993 model.
2011 Explorer
david_tx, 04/19/2011
2011 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We ordered our XLT in January, and took delivery in early March. We have 5k miles on it now, and are very happy with it. The quality and comfort is much, much better than any Ford we have owned previously. Interior sound levels are wonderfully quiet, and ride is firm but comfortable. Stability is much better than previous explorer models. Seats are very comfortable -- even on long road trips. Rear seats (both rows) fold completely flat, which is perfect for loading cargo or hauling the family dog pack. The standard V6 has ample power, and we still get over 22 mpg with mostly highway driving. Good job, Ford!
Pleased with Purchase
onetahoegal, 01/10/2012
2011 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Seats are beyond comfortable. Love the back up feature for parallel parking. The navagation system was recently updated by the Ford dealer so I don't have problems with the clock or temperature reading anymore. I can fit 6 teenagers comfortably. Noticed a tapping sound on the "A" pillar (on the passenger side). Having it replaced on warranty as it's broken. Otherwise, I've been very pleased with our purchase. This is my 2nd Ford Explorer as well.