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5 out of 5 stars

I love my Ford Explorer

simsational, 11/10/2012
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I fell in love with the new Explorers long before I purchased my new vehicle. Not knowing what new vehicle I wanted to purchase I went directly to the Ford Dealer to test drive the Explorer and I knew this was the vehicle for my family. It's been a year since I purchased the Explorer I continue to fall in love with it. I look forward to driving it each day. If I leave on vacation I can't wait to return to my Explorer. All my friends and family members love it as well especially my 4 year old daughter.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Wheel Well Linners Poorly Designed

ned12, 03/13/2012
2012 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 12 people found this review helpful

Recently purchased 2012 Ford Explorer XLT. Have been very disappointed when driving it through mud, slush or snow. All the road debris (snow, slush, etc.) flows through the wheel well liners because of manufactured holes and inadequate linner size (too small). The door tracks and inside rails are a dirty mess after driving though any road debris. Ford says this is the way they designed and offer no fix. Dealer suggested we buy/install mud flaps. They have had other complaints about this condition.

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5 out of 5 stars

Real Good, Not Great

Frank Kiv, 02/20/2016
updated 08/23/2017
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Like it a lot

Bob Newell, 02/26/2015
2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We've had our explorer about 2 years now. We've taken it across the country a couple of times and have always had a positive experience. It's comfortable, roomy and quiet. We have the AWD Limited model. I've owned numerous Fords (2 trucks, 2 Mustangs, 2 Taurus, Torino) and we like this one the best.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Ford needs to research this problem

ralph1956, 01/05/2015
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have a 2012 Ford explorer that has wheel sensors on all wheels and have had to replace them all and now having to replace some again . When the sensor goes bad you have no 4 wheel drive and at times you can not drive at all. This is not reliable to me. Wondering if others are having issues with this also. Also have the check engine light come on and stay on and I am told its because of the gas tank and nothing that can be done to correct this issue.

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