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Nothing ever broke!
Wayne B., 06/15/2020
updated 06/17/2024
2011 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The 2011 Explorer XLT is a comfortable car on the road, offering just about every option one could want, and this one has never broken down or even had to limp home. It just keeps on keepin' on! The handling is not bad, for a midsize crossover, the fuel mileage is decent, for the same reason, about 22mpg average. The interior materials and textures are above average for the class, and the interior roominess is excellent. With the 2nd row seats folded there is about 88cf of space in the rear, and that is excellent as well. We've been happy campers together, and there are many vehicles that I can't say that about... Now at 9 years and 134,000 miles, she's still purring along. Total upkeep: At 100K checkup, brakes all around, one front wheel bearing, one battery, and fresh plugs. Quite happy! My Explorer is now 10.5 years old, and has 141,700 happy motoring miles on her, and nothing has changed! Still a workhorse, and easy on the maintenance. I still believe a can of Seafoam added to the fuel tank every quarter helps enhance engine performance...
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jonics, 01/28/2012
2011 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought the Ford SUV in Dec. 2010 when we traded in a F150. The looks were pleasing and interior comfortable, the back seats folding down for cargo is a plus! On a very cold day the heated seats are great! At the beginning we had several issues with the phones not connecting, had to take it in several times for help with this issue and software updates. Seems to have cleared up. For those who say their phones don't connect all the time, I found a setting on my BB that fixed that. It says to auto connect instead of prompt and that took care of the problem. I do have problems with the clock changing time but it's not very often. I am happy with it so far.
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tdbmd, 04/01/2013
2011 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We traded in a GMC Yukon XL for a new Explorer XLT. This SUV has better seats, ride and handling. There is a bit more road noise on some surfaces. It is surprisingly good in the snow/ice. Especially given the all season type tires. We have had a few issues with the Sync/My Touch system, but all have resolved with the software upgrades. The engine is good, with fairly good power but you have to rev it to get to the powerband, which seems to be the case with many of the new V-6s these days. Gas mileage is very good for a AWD vehicle. Just returned from a 1500 mile trip and averaged 24 mpg with mostly interstate at 70 mph. Back seats are comfortable.
Fords Luxury Vehicle.
sonomamama, 03/15/2011
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 24 people found this review helpful
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.
Wake up Ford or I buy elsewhere!!
Rita Brands, 09/09/2015
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Too many people have problems with the shift to park signal on the Explorer!! I have always driven a Ford product for the last 40 years. If Ford doesn't do a recall on the shift to park problem then I am moving on!!!
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