Used 2016 Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Performs as Good as It Looks
Johnny Utah, Chicago, IL, 10/05/2016
Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
The Sport is a perfect SUV for performance and comfort. The front and rear cameras are a plus and love how they get washed when you use the washer fluid, the interior is roomy and comfortable (front seats could use some work, but I got used to them). I use it to tow and the motor has plenty of power. Trans is smooth. The ride is quiet and smooth. The fuel mileage is great in my opinion for a 5,000 pound 364hp 3-row SUG (I get 25 highway, 17 city, Overall 19 combined based on my commute and driving conditions).
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2016 Ford Explorer Sport 401A
Mo, Boerne, TX, 08/28/2016
Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
35 of 39 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Ford Explorer Sport in June 2016 because I travel a lot and needed more space and reliability. As of now, almost Sept I've put in over 9,000 miles by myself! So I definitely have some input with long hours spent in the vehicle & I LOVE my Explorer. First I'd like to start with a couple cons that are high on my list. I hate the pedals! The brake is significantly higher than the gas pedal which makes it very uncomfortable when transitioning to the brake, especially when traveling long distances. The pedals are adjustable but they move simultaneously. My suggestion for future models is that each pedal have separate adjustment capabilities for better comfort. While the leather seats are very stylish they aren't the most comfortable. What I do love about the seats is that they offer adjustable lumbar support and after hours spent in the vehicle, the heated seats really comes in handy for any back pain! You're also able to adjust the height of the seats, which I often have fully extended to compensate for the high brake pedal. The GPS often gives last minute signals which has occasionally caused me to miss turns & exits. I've noticed with the 2017 model they have changed they're GPS, offering zoom capabilities which the 2016 does not offer. It would also be great if the vehicle offered different route options such as Google maps, so that you could see the different options on the map prior to choosing. I find myself using both google map from my phone and the vehicle's GPS simultaneously to avoid errors or unnecessary routes. Enough with cons... At the end of the day, I couldn't be happier about my purchase! If I had the option to do it again, even if offered the 2017 model at the same price, I'd choose the 2016 model I have today. Though the SUV appears smaller than some SUVs on the outside, the inside feels very spacious & overall comfortable. When driving, I literally feel like I'm driving a sports car. I handle tight turns and u-turn in this SUV better that I did with my previous sedan car! The ride is very smooth & the blind spot detection is remarkable! Not even after having my Explorer for a full month, I was rear ended... No body damage! The tow package cover took most of the damage and the only thing that needed to be replaced was the lower black portion and exhausted cover due to a few scratches. I'm constantly complimented on this vehicle, it really stands out. In my personal opinion the gas mileage is great & it takes me no more to fill the tank than it did my previous car, about $40 total give or take. I almost forgot to mention, the clarity of the front & rear cameras are amazing, better even than some more expensive vehicles I've been in. I hoped this review helps. I tried to touch on some of the things that I haven't seen mentioned quite as much.
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2016 and 2018 Ford Explorer Sport! 2020 update
C.M., Placentia, CA, 08/16/2016
updated 09/09/2020
Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
34 of 38 people found this review helpful
If you want a SUV that has great acceleration, the bells and whistles technology has to offer and fits your family comfortably for long road trips this is the car for you! I originally had a 2014 Limited Ford Explorer but 290hp is not enough for a heavy SUV. (aka CUV) So I traded it in for a 2016 Explorer Sport and WOW love this one! With 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque it's the engine my Explorer needed. My husband and I tested it in the real world. We were able to get 0-60 in 6 seconds flat, not bad for amateur drivers;). This car is so comfortable for long road trips. Traveled straight for 9 hours with my husband (um we did stop for bathroom breaks three times) , my 81yr old mom, my 6'1 tall son and his girlfriend and every one was so comfortable. I know people think the third row leg room is small, but my son is 6'1 and he rode in the third row just fine. My 81yr old mom is able to get in second row seats very easily because the design of the foot entry is lower then other SUV's. For example she couldn't get in the Jeep Grand Cherokee I was thinking of getting before I bought my Ford. I also love the new additional front camera on my Sport it helps me menuever tight corners like at some fast food drive-thrus. My Sport is loaded with Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot warning which is a definite plus, we used it all the time during our 9hr road trip. Sorry to read some reviewer's Explorers breaking down on road trips, but my personal experience with my 2014 Explorer Limited and now my 2016 Explorer Sport is that they both have been driven with no problems except the Sync system shut down twice and we had to reboot it by turning off the car and then on again, other than that absolutely no problems with engine, comfort or technology. 13,800 miles driven so far. Update 2018: After putting in 30,000 miles we still had no problem with our 2016 Ford Explorer Sport except for the Sync system which was really slow. All is solved now! We traded it in for a 2018 Ford Explorer Sport with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo engine that generates 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. (Note: This is NOT the XL with the outside sport trim, I don’t know why Ford decided to offer that, it confuses people!) It’s loaded with 2nd row bucket seats which I highly recommend. I’m so happy with the new 2018 Sync system, it works like a dream! It has Apple Car Play and Android Auto capabilities! Umm..It’s just my own taste but the Explorer Platinum model is just too fancy for me. I’m done now. This 2018 Ford Explorer Sport is a keeper! It’s now August 2019 and my Ford Explorer Sport is very dependable! Absolutely nothing wrong with it and I still love it. 2020 update: We are now in the Coronavirus year, September, 2020. I still love my 2018 Explorer Sport! Absolutely no problems whatsoever! Something is going right this year. Yay!
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Honest Two Month Review
N, Highland, IN, 10/13/2015
Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
We have had our 2016 Sport for two months now. It replaced a five year old Chrysler minivan. Before buying the Ford, we compared it to the 2016 Honda Pilot, 2015 GMC Acadia, and 2015 Toyota Highlander. All vehicles were the top trim models. We liked the Ford best overall. So far the only issue has been a bad tire pressure sensor, which was at bad at purchase and was replaced the following week. As far as the seats others have been complaining about: I am 5'11, 220, and have a 36" waist. My wife is 5'6, 170, and is a size 16. Once we adjusted the seats, the comfort level is fine. We have the heated/cooled leather seats. The vehicle is quiet, punchy, handles well, and has plenty of interior room for three teens and a child. The storage room behind the third row seat is decent, more than any of the vehicles we tested, but not as much as a minivan. This is one of the only downsides and we know it switching from a minivan to a suv. My only other issues would be the hood (seems bigger than it needs to be) and the touchscreen. I like buttons and switches, not touch screens and different menus to change settings. Overall a good vehicle so far.
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We rolled one and literally walked away
CJ, Evans, CO, 11/27/2018
Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2016 Explorer Sport for my wife when she was pregnant with our third child. The only things that were a bit disappointing is that the second row seat on the driver’s side can get a little tight for the littles when they are riding in car seats, the front seats felt a little short when we first bought it, and we felt like there should have been a few other features standard, such as a universal garage remote for a $40k+ car, and the Bluetooth connectivity was a little wonky sometimes (I think this may have been fixed with a new radio that Ford released later in 2016). Otherwise, we loved the look of it inside and out, the power, handling, ride, and almost everything else about it. We were recently in a pretty serious car accident where we got hit from the side by a full-size pickup. We flipped a few times and ended up on our side in a ditch. This was a terrifying experience, but it is hard to explain the relief I experienced when my wife, my 18, 5, and 2-year-old children, and I were able to literally walk away from the accident with nothing more than a few minor bruises and scrapes. I cannot put into words how grateful I am for this vehicle’s safety systems, and now I have even more reason to tell friends and family how great that car was.
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