Used 2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Almost the perfect car for us
kris45, El Cajon, CA, 02/21/2012
Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
We just acquire a 2012 Limited in silver with the EcoBoost engine fully loaded. My initial impression are just Wow. We love love this car. The interior is luxurious and well put together, the configuration of the seats is nice and flexible. I do agree with an earlier review that allowing the middle row of seats to slide forward and back a little would be helpful. The Tech: I am a big tech guy, love my toys and this car fits right in with them. Voice control, touch screen, tons of options and configuration, color changing ambient lighting is cool. Proximity key is KEY! I didn't even look at the base or XLT editions because they didn't offer this feature. (continued in Fav features!...)
Love the new Explorer!
heymark, West Palm Beach, FL, 03/31/2012
Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Previously drove Tahoes, last was 2008 LT. Tahoe is a great SUV, but wanted something smaller & less top heavy. Test drove the Ford and was impressed. After 6 months of owning, I'm still impressed. The ride is extremely smooth and quiet, especially on highway. I've not had the problems with Myford Touch locking or freezing, but have given up on using voice commands. Interior is luxurious with upgraded seats. 2nd row has cramped leg room. I'm 6' and briefcase barely fits between rows. Limited's features are awesome.
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Ecoboost Gas Mileage
bctrane46, Louisville, KY, 05/07/2012
Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love my new Explorer but the gas mileage is not as advertised. I would not have spent an extra $1,000.00 to get worst highway gas mileage than a V6 Explorer. I highly recommend the V6 verses the 2.0 liter ecoboost. After 2,000 miles and resetting my MPG counter after each fill-up I only get around 21 MPG on the highway at best. Combined mileage stays between 18 to 19 MPG which is ok but I am very dissappointed in the highway MPG. I know people with the V6 who get 24 to 25 MPG on the highway with their FWD Explorers. But we love everything else about the vehicle. It is a well equipped Limited and the ride is simply awesome and very comfortable. Go Ford, but drop the 2.0 unless MPG improves!
Explorer Limited in Naples
vinced, Naples, FL, 02/28/2012
Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've driven the car for about 2 months. Overall I like the car very much. Was worried about the reliability with the reviews by the pro's. So far only issue is the My Ford Touch and Nav. I've had issues with voice command, some times does't work some times does't understand, some times system goes blank. This must be fixed with new software in March some time. The car runs great the engine has plenty of power and is smooth. The electronic steering is great and love the electronics overall. The power lift gate is a must and the rear power seats is excellent and eliminates the back of the rear seat controls, looks bettor. Controls LCD controls for radio, Nav, Air, and and phone-
BAD BRAKES
brake feeder, Paden City, WV, 06/22/2018
Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is a 4-5 star except it eats brakes. The caliper pistons stick and won't fully release the pads and this in turn burns up pads and rotors every 5000-7000 miles. Warranties on parts cover some of this , but labor and incidentals are costly. Local Ford dealership missed the problem first time and just replaced pads. Local good mechanic diagnosed it correctly ,but cannot stop it from reoccurring. Just had it done again $330 this time( was $900 last time) and now familiar intermittent squeak in returning , signaling the same problem in 6-8 weeks. HELP anybody?
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