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Don't Drive At Night!!!
carefulswede, 02/03/2015
updated 02/08/2017
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I traded a Honda Pilot (2005) for the Explorer, and initially loved it! It rides well, handles well and is great on snow. Recurring problems with the parking brake freezing up and burning up pads is still an issue but the bigger gripe is lousy headlights. Unlike traditional headlights' low beams that direct most of their light toward the right side of the road, these drop a mask that cuts off all light above a certain height, continuing to spread lower angle light across the front L to R. Cresting a hill you blind the oncoming drivers. Going into a dip, your forward view shortens radically. Road signs are often unreadable unless you use high beams. Terrible design! Feb. 2017 update -prompted by an Edmunds e-mail invitation to do so: I traded in the 2013 Explorer for a Honda C-RV in January of 2016. Those headlights were just too lousy. I "auditioned" several makes, looking also for ease of entry along with better headlights. CRV had best lights, and a year later has been a very good vehicle. It appears that current Explorers have redesigned headlights (not in time for me)
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2013 Explorer Limited FWD
mustangman308, 08/05/2012
2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Really like the room & Technology of Sync & MyTouch on the controls. I know a lot has been said about Microsoft & MyTouch but it's easy and I have not had any problems. It feels like the future and using a new smart phone when playing with the navigation screen. The 3.5 V-6 engine has plenty of power and the cabin is very quite & smooth ride with the 20 inch wheels. It's more than I expected when you compare the price with import luxury models. One Test Drive is all it takes !
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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)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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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A High end SUV
power_mkp, 12/07/2012
2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We just bought the 2013 Explorer Limited and I cannot say enough about this vehicle. The interior is simply beautiful, even compared against the luxury brands of Mercedes, BMW and Lexus. There have been a lot of complaints about the My Ford Touch system, however as long as you load the latest firmware update (via USB), then you will have no problems. Ride quality is very good, although it can feel a little firm with the 20 inch alloys than come standard on the Limited. The cabin is spacious while at the same time feeling very cozy. We have the captain chairs in 2nd row which makes access to the 3rd row much easier. Highly recommended. The 3.5l V6 really packs a punch with good fuel economy.
Excellent small size SUV
Chester Hamilton, 09/16/2016
2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Excellent small size SUV for getting in and out of tight space. Quiet interior, lots of leg room, outstanding entertainment system, easy to operate navigation system, and nice size cargo area. Great on gas mileage, handling, reliability and overall function vehicle.
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