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rogerd7, 12/15/2011
2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
The look is great, the ride is nice but there is a wind noise around the windshield that is very annoying. The vehicle is very quiet escept for this noise. It is especially bad if you are driving into a head wind. Dealer says 2011s had this problem but Ford says they fixed it for 2012 -- they did not. Also I just got a crack in my windshield and no replacements are available yet. Thanks Ford I like driving my expensive, new vehicle around with a big crack in the windshield. I am also wondering if the cracked windshield may relate to the noise coming from the windshield since the vehicle was new.
I can't believe I bought a Ford!
molvaro, 01/15/2012
2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 51 people found this review helpful
I've always had an import vehicle... high end SUV's.. IE Lexux RX 350.. Audi's... etc... My wife was looking to upgrade her 08 RX 350.. as we have 2 kids and were looking to get something with more space.. but the luxury of the lexus... Someone suggested the Ford Explorer.. and I've driven the old ones and thought they were terrible... then came the new redesign.. WHAT AN AMAZING VEHICLE... Quiet, Comfortable, Luxurious.. just an amazing longterm vehicle.. The test drive and features will sell you in a heart beat if your apprehensive and buying a domestic, WELL DONE FORD, WELL DONE.
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Very good used SUV
Derrick Tulloch , 09/18/2020
2012 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall the 2012 Ford Explorer is pretty decent, it gets the job done.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Very Pleased
whereismyhair, 02/01/2013
2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am really happy with my Explorer. I think it is a good looking vehicle, I get 23 mph even when the 4wd is on (I live in the UP of Michigan and use it in the snow), and I like how it drives. The speed control with the auto slow down is great and it helped stop me when a car recently stopped suddenly in front of me on the highway. I have towed with it, filled it with a very large light item and many smaller heavy items and still it drives fine. I traded a F150 for it and don't regret doing it.
Explorer XLT - I love it
htown35, 02/26/2013
2012 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I brought my 2012 Explorer XLT with leather interior, 20 in rims and power liftgate in Dec 2011. The only issues I had was replacing the brakes (covered under warr) at 8,000 miles and a recall for engine cooling. Currently I have 10,000 miles. I like driving my Explorer. It gets a lot of attention with it's 20 in rims and dark exterior color. I have gotten 25 MPG on the highway and about 18 in the city. It always has enough power and all features work correctly... It's quiet and I feel very safe in it.