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Vaughn Vitez, 09/24/2015
updated 09/26/2018
2015 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
46 of 53 people found this review helpful
I purchased new, a 2015 Ford Explorer Limited. This is my 18th Ford Vehicle, my second Ford SUV. Ford's just keep getting better. I'm a 6'4 male driver, and have no complaints with this SUV. Entry and exit is roomy and once inside, seat belted in, I'm very comfortable in the leather, air and heated individual seats with great visibility in front, side, and rear windows. Driving position is comfortable and all the limited features are very nice. Climate control, adjustable seat, steering wheel, foot pedals, window controls and center console covered storage bin are well placed and well thought of. The driver position of all controls can be set to three other drivers without having to readjust driver positions from one person to another person. When the engine is shut-off, the drivers seat automatically retracts for easier exiting. The voice activated controls is well received for driver control. The radius monitoring keeps a watch full "eye" of objects surrounding the vehicle. The adaptive cruise control keeps Explorer at a safe set distance between the other vehicle in front. Also, the cross traffic collision avoidance system is a great aid. Entertainment system with either stereo or surround sound is so appreciative of those that enjoy listening to music as music was intended to be heard. Surround sound is the way to go using the benefits of the 12 speakers placed strategy through-out the vehicle. The driver alertness monitoring signal sets off a tone to advise the driver to pull off and take a break when it detects less driver alertness. The new 2015 Ford Explorer is a well defined vehicle for driver and passenger enjoyment. The engineers at Ford have put the driver and safety to the top of the "list" of ownership and drivability of the 2015 family member of Ford. I forgot to mention how quiet the interior is on all types of road pavements. And the automatic windshield wipers adjusting to the amount of wetness and vehicle speed is also a great plus along with the automatic headlight dimming from high beam to low, then back to high beam. Thank-you Ford!!
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I wish I Didn't
Sdeva, 03/30/2020
2015 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle at 99,000 when I stopped in a ford dealer to inquire about trading my 2008 Toyota, Highlander that had 250,000 miles. I am used to my Toyota cars getting well over the 200k mark so with the salesman telling me the Ford Explorers are the longest running SUVs I felt sure I could get a few years at least another 100k out of it. BIG mistake. When I bought it I noticed how when the car is running and I have a passenger get out of front passenger side what to me sounds like the engine revs. I toke it back a few weeks later to the Rtown Ford to have it checked along with brakes the created a massive amount if brake dust. I was under the initial dealer warranty and was told they didn't hear anything and the brakes where fine. Fast forward 8 months to my 1st oil change outside their complimentary so I went to another dealer and of course they recommend brakes and 3 weeks after that I can't go into reverse...the first time I tried and went forward again the car sounded like the whole bottom was going to fall out and when I call the dealer the Preston warranty that came with them certifying the car only covers engine. So I'm driving forward until I can't anymore. This will be my last Ford.
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What a ride!
Chaz, 09/21/2015
updated 03/21/2017
2015 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bought this to replace 2012 Chrysler 300. Needed more room on road trips. The ride is excellent and as good as the Chrysler 300 which was great. Drove through driving rain on recent trip and this SUV was solid and no wind buffeting when you pass Tractor Trailers! For a mid size SUV, the ride and lack of wind noise is excellent. The Sync system works great and the Ac configuration is well thought out. The ac will freeze you out. I also own a 2002 Ford a Explorer which still runs great! The 2015 Explorer is a great SUV and will not disappoint you! With 10,000 miles on Explorer it still impresses me with its quiet and smooth ride. It is excellent on the highway!
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Fits family and budget
Dave fulkerson, 01/25/2016
updated 07/30/2018
2015 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
After 3 years of ownership there's nothing not to like about our Explorer. We haul kids, camping gear and sports gear long and short distances very comfortably. There is no reason to pay $50000 - $100000 for a quality family utility vehicle. The cost of ownership makes the Explorer a much better choice than the foreign snob-mobiles. We recently traveled 3500 miles round trip on vacation 70-75 mph highway travel. We go 25 mpg. Very good for a mid size SUV.
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Drives Like A Sports Car
dngrwill, 08/18/2014
2015 Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
40 of 50 people found this review helpful
We just purchased a 2015 Explorer Sport. Surprised at the power and the launch speed. Even more surprised at the vehicles agility. The sport version drives like our Accord Coupe V6 but has a great amount of room. Ford has upgraded the leather they use (YEAH!) and the in-dash buttons look fantastic and are easy to use. My wife is thrilled with the purchase (her car) and keeps saying how nice it is to have an SUV again.