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4 out of 5 stars

No USB Modem Support

milkcan, 11/06/2012
2013 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 20 people found this review helpful

I just discovered that the Ford Sync in my 2013 doesn't support any USB Broadband Modems. This makes this Sync feature useless, and I can't setup my Ford as a 'HotSpot' inside the vehicle. The only way is to 'Tether' your phone, and pay ATT an additional monthly fee.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My second Explorer

cooper919, 03/23/2012
2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
44 of 233 people found this review helpful

I was undecided- Jeep Grand Cherokee or Ford Explorer. I had great luck with my first Explorer, but it has been six years since I drove an SUV. The styling, V6 engine (better economy than the V8 of the Jeep), and the technology is what made me choose the Ford. I love the handling and quietness of the ride. The space inside is great and despite the complaints I have read regarding the third row seating, my friends have had no issues.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Good ride, Bad seat design

ford_man2, 06/26/2012
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 20 people found this review helpful

Great driving SUV. Handles nice. BUT be Aware that in the "base" model that the passenger seat height is very low and non adjustible. Too low for anyone under 5'-6" to see out of easily. Also too low for anyone over 5'-8" as your legs are way up at chest level due to the badly designed "low rider" seat. Not supposed to happen in a $30,000 vehicle. Dealer suggest we get a "booster seat", what kind of answer is that?

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2.88 out of 5 stars

headlights are very poor

starter352, 11/20/2012
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 63 people found this review helpful

I recently purchased a 203 ford explorer. This was my very first ford and will be my last. Do not buy this car if you plan on driving at night on anything but a very well lit road. It has been back to dealership several times, everyone that drives it concurs that the lighting is an issue, but since Ford says it is a character of the car nothing can be done, even though they have received numerous complaints. The lights perform so poorly that my wife will not drive it at night. I am hoping this posting keeps someone else from making the mistake I did.

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4 out of 5 stars

car

bill stull, 09/02/2016
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It is smaller then you think

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3 out of 5 stars
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