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My explorer

Bob, 01/13/2019
updated 07/22/2022
2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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slight exhaust smell when passing

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no memory settings for driver's seat?

robbin, 11/02/2016
2013 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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overall,like the styling the most-most of these sized suvs look very similiar. i had a 2005 buick that had 'driver 1 and driver 2' memory settings-c'mon Ford,by 2013 you should've caught up...jeesh,maybe on higher trim levels...other than that,ride is comfortable,road noise acceptable,touch screen annoying,no kids to use 3rd row-so don't care bout that-actually using/liking the mini 'trunk space' under that row of seats,....and what is that little compartment on the side,all the way in the back for? Fuel economy is ok-about the same as other suvs i looked at (kia sorrento,ford edge,mazda cx-9,) quieter than honda's popular cr-v-more power too-but not as quiet as the acura mdx-but big difference in price..can't comment on reliability yet-haven't had it long enough,but after all the explorers ford has built-hopefully they have it sorted out.

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Dora

Rick , 04/03/2022
2013 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Dora the Explorer, except for the fuel mileage, has fulfilled my expectations and really is a good looking ride.

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Satisfied!

danxthemann, 02/27/2014
2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I have a 2013 Ford Explorer Limited and it's great to drive! I really enjoy it! Sometimes I wish it'd accelerate faster but that doesn't take away from how gorgeous and luxurious looking it is!! The interior quality is very luxurious and well done! A MAJOR upgrade from it's older model. This is my second ford and they never seem to disappoint. I know longer drive my '07 BMW because I'm enjoying this so much!

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Quality As Well As Great Looks And Design

H Conn, 08/31/2018
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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In my life time I have owned at least 8 new cars. I can honestly say that this Explorer has been overall the best quality vehicle I have ever owned. I have only had to take this Explorer to the dealership for routine maintenance. It did have 1 recall notice to fix a possible O Ring leak. However, my dealer quickly repaired that with no cost to me. As a older driver, I simply find all this technology in the car amazing. I have enjoyed this car so much that I plan on buying a 2019 model. If you live in a northern state with hard winter's (as most of us do) I highly recommend the heated seats. I you happen to have leather seats they do a great job of keeping the seat warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

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