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2013 Explorer Rocks!
top7172, 05/01/2012
2013 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I've had it for about 7 days, and it is fun and comfortable to drive. We almost bought an XC90 and I'm happy we didn't. The front seats are two side by side Lazy Boys and the technology package is overwhelming. I've already experienced a locked screen and a few disconnects but nothing that my iPad or iPhone hasn't done to me. Anyway, the car looks awesome, drives awesome and has a bunch of fun technology in it. This is my first Ford in fact it is my first American Car. I would have never considered a Ford ever and here I am, a happy owner. Hopefully the miles and time will be kind to it. This isn't the Explorer that I remember.
my Golden loves it too!
jllevere, 09/18/2014
updated 09/19/2016
2013 Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
Purchased my 2013 Explorer Sport after 10 years of driving BMW X-5's and based on this one I will be with Ford for a while. Ecoboost is a fantastic motor. I have 18,500 miles and vehicle has been in the shop for 2 services and that's it. Not one problem even with the highly disparaged SYNC. Maybe I just got lucky but my just plain works great! Did I mention how good the Ecoboost motor is! Over 20MPG on the highway and 15-17 in stop and go city driving. Really a lot of pickup for getting on freeways or passing.
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I love this car
deizik, 01/25/2013
2013 Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have a 2012 BMW and I find myself driving the Explorer more and more. Its quick, big enough for the kids and all of our stuff, great sound system, etc.
Winner Hands Down
jimmywilde, 06/17/2012
2013 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Was in the Market for an affordable Mid-Size SUV, the Nissan Maxima was getting a little to small for our family. Looked at Honda Pilots first, was not impressed with service but interested in the Pilot. Went to Ford, just for kicks. Very surprised at how nice the explorer was when test driving. VERY COMFORTABLE!! Told the sales man that we were still going to go back to Honda and see what kind of deal we could get. He encouraged us to take the Explorer home for a night, then take it to Honda the next day. In his words, " If you drive this car a night you will like it way more than the Pilot." He was right. Handles great, Features are Awesome, Just enough room for us! Great Buy So Far!
Body quality issues
Bill H., 05/23/2017
updated 12/06/2018
2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I would have given the SUV an easy 4, great comfort, quiet ride, etc. The reason for my 2 star rating is an exterior body issue of the Aluminum HOOD that ford is aware. Local body shops and a Ford Dealer Body Shop Manager stated that Ford has issued a bulletin regarding the Aluminum Hood and the corrosion problem causing paint to peel off the inside and outside of the hood. I bought the Explorer new, garage kept, always maintained. The paint on my hood is flaking off and this should not happen... At 70,000 miles just two additional comments. The Explorer is rated to pull 5000 Lbs and I pull a 3000 Lbs travel trailer, it struggles and frequently down shifts. I think a pop-up trailer would do fine. The fit of the fenders and the doors as far as a good lineup is concern is very very poor. Do your own careful research.
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