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ditch the smartkey!!
Dan, 09/01/2018
2017 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Primarily wifes' vehicle, although I drive occasionally. We have leased for 9 months, and are overall very happy with the vehicle. We do not use sync. bluetooth etc, so cant comment on them. Very roomy, especially compared to our 2018 escape. Handles great in winter. Never even needed 4wd last Michigan winter. Drives through a foot or less of snow with ease. Wife is 5ft, I am 6ft 1, and it is easy to drive and adjust seats and mirrors for both of us. Mileage is about 21-22 overall, which was better than I expected. Only real complaint is the smart(DUMB) key/pushbutton start. This key is constantly either locking or unlocking vehicle when you don't want it to. There is a very real danger of walking away thinking the vehicle is locked, and its not. If you stand too long by vehicle or walk around, the vehicle will unlock without you knowing. You are NOT supposed to use the lock button on the key to lock your vehicle, as there have been numerous warnings about scanners that can steal your code. You should only use the lock button on your door. Whatever you do, dont check to see if its locked by checking the handle. This also includes walking up to vehicle with keys in pocket or purse, and expecting it to unlock and it doesn't. You will wake up neighbors a block away, as horn blasts and lights flash. The smart key does not have an ignition interlock, which allows the vehicle to be turned off in any gear, and I've heard of vehicles rolling down driveways, hills etc-a serious safety issue. Also. should you have issue finding the key, fell on floor, purse tipped over etc and you try leaving, panic alarm will sound until you find it. If it was in the ignition like it has ALWAYS been, this wouldn't be an issue. Somehow key wound up under seat, and took 10 minutes to find with panic alarm going. Would your neighbors appreciate this? FORD..........this is a great vehicle. Don't ruin it with pushbutton start/ smartkeys
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I am a Toyota or a Honda Guy
Prakash Viswanathan, 10/02/2017
2017 Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Yes my title says it all. I owned Honda CRV and then Toyota Highlander. Believe it or not, I wanted to get another Highlander after I gave my old car to my daughter got her license. Both Highlander and Pilot though very reliable they looked more like a van. Both the new models. I was looking for a mean machine with some power. I am glad I test drove Explorer Sport. I fell in love with it immediately. I had this vehicle for about 3 months now, I have nothing to complain. Hmm, well sometimes I hear some noise on the dash and I have no clue what that is. Other than that I am so glad I got the Explorer. It looks awesome, very comfortable ride and if you have turbo, trust me you own the road.
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Had an Acura and "traded up" to the Ford Explorer
won over by Ford, 03/11/2017
updated 09/13/2017
2017 Ford Explorer Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We purchased the Ford Explorer Platinum 2017 - So very pleased with it. From the size, the comfort, the technology, the safety features... Love this vehicle !! Went from an Acura MDX to the Ford Explorer Platinum and it was an upgrade plus it cost less then a new Acura! Update, have had for 6 months and if I could give ti 10 stars I would! Love, love, love this Ford Explorer!
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Makes me question buying Ford - this car sucks
Brad, 11/07/2019
updated 05/13/2020
2017 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
We sold this car because it was such a POS. It was the worst car we’ve ever owned so we took the loss on value and bought a new SUV. Every car I’ve purchased has been a Ford but this one really makes me ask why. We have the limited mode which means a lot of electronics that don’t work correctly. The back up camera randomly doesn’t work, the sensors to avoid collision frequently give false positives, and the air conditioning works inconsistently. Probably the highest maintenance cost per mile of any vehicle I’ve owned including a boat.
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2017 Ford exploder
Steven, 09/02/2017
updated 09/14/2018
2017 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
32 of 47 people found this review helpful
Purchased brand new 2017 Ford Explorer XLT 2.3 ecoboost. This is my second year owning it and so far I already encountered electronic glitches/problems. Blindspot monitoring system goes out every other time, The notification on the dash is annoying. The transmission is starting to shift hard and it is currently 15,000 miles. Pathetic 4 cyl. engine is gutless and average economy reading 17.9 mpg. Ford falsely advertises everything! You spend over $40k and what do you get?? A POS with hankook tires that are already ripping, smeary wipers and deteriorating interior materials. This is probably The last ford I'll ever own. When the warrantee is out I'm sending the car to hell.
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