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4 out of 5 stars

Better values out there.

Donovon Nichols, 01/30/2017
2016 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really wanted this truck. Test drove a few and loved it. Great ride, very roomy, and aggressive looks! Sparsely equipped until you've up into the sport and platinum packages. Ultimately bought a Chevy Traverse. Got heated seats, Sunroof, and remote start for less than the Explorer XLT would cost.

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2 out of 5 stars

Dissapointed

William M, 06/17/2017
updated 06/19/2018
2016 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

UPDATE: Ford had to repurchase my brand new vehicle it was deemed a lemon. Would slide in to neutral upon acceleration. HUGE safety concern. ORIGINAL MESSAGE: Been in twice consecutively and needs to go in 3rd time. Ford has become silent with this 3rd service appt. Car gear shift is terrible. Revs, surges and wont shift. Would NOT suggest this car to anyone.

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3 out of 5 stars

10 warranty services in Just over twoyears

Bri, 07/12/2017
updated 01/16/2018
2016 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Do your homework. I have read much worse issues that I have encountered, regardless new cars should not have this many problems. I had an oil leak before my first service, i had a navigation issue from the very beginning, a recall on the sync that they didn't call a recall but still needed repair, had part of the front suspension replaced/repaired and right now it is in the shop because it died on me and there is a new knocking noise when I turn left. Its currently sitting at the dealer because they can't even look at it for a week. they gave me a Focus loaner and it has serious transmission issues (Ford is in the middle of a class action fit Focus owners who complained of transmission issues) I love my Explorer but I need something reliable. Update: water pump just teplaced, left and right axles replaced, reverse lights replaced, and the cowel grill panel was also replaced. Who knows what will be next...

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3 out of 5 stars

This why not to a Ford Explorer

John Witkowski, 08/14/2017
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car has been in repair 3 times for a seat cooling problem and each time the dealer had to reorder the seat covers. The Ford sync is a totally bad system as it fails very frequently. The Ford company bought back my first 2016 Explore because they did not know how to fix the system. So please check out the blogs about the computer problems and safety issues.

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5 out of 5 stars

Should have bought one sooner

Eddie, 02/25/2019
2016 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Love everything about my Explorer...Great looks, Excellent ride, Easy to drive. Great value for the cost

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