Used 2011 Ford Explorer Limited SUV Review
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Buyer Beware, many problems
layhe, Ariton, AL, 10/08/2011
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
We picked up our 2011 Ford Explorer Limited about 3 months ago.
I have never owned a vehicle with this many problems.
It is in the dealer service department more often then it is at home.
It is in my opinion a nice looking vehicle but that is the only thing it has going for it.
We have had issues with the sync system, most of the features will quit working at some time.
The radio will … come on and off, the rain sensing wipers will turn on and off for no reason.
The cruise control speeds up and slows down.
The windshield has been replaced and the side mouldings twice now because of a whistling noise and the problem persists.
The front axle seals have been replaced because they leaked.
Overheating problems
hrivington, 08/26/2011
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I have about 7000 kms on this Explorer and I had to have it towed back to the dealer because of overheating problems.
I have been driving for over 40 years and I have never had to have my vehicle towed.
I had to leave my daughter at the soccer field.
I would recommend to people thinking about buying a a Ford Explorer (Exploder) "Don't do it"!
Well-made and Stylish Car but Interior Design Issues
coerich1, Denton, TX, 04/16/2011
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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.
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD
Anthony Giordano, Vincentown, NJ, 11/01/2015
2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Reliable, comfortable, great in snow and still looks like new after 5 years of daily use.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Ford Explorer Limited SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:High-class interior quality
- Pro:abundant high-tech features
- Pro:nicely sorted ride and handling.
- Con:Less third-row and cargo room than rivals
- Con:feels big behind the wheel
- Con:MyFord Touch has some ergonomic foibles.
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