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Turned in my Tesla for my Explorer!

IDG, 07/29/2020
2017 Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
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I had a tricked out 460 power Tesla when I move to Oregon and I gave it up for a 2017 Ford fully loaded explorer sport and I have never looked back! Hands-down this is one of the best cars I’ve ever had. It’s super comfortable even on long trips, it gets decent gas mileage for its size, it looks cool and it’s fun to drive. Has a hood amount of horsepower too. I think I’ll probably have it forever because I love it so much! The only thing that does bother me is that the quality of the interior leather is not very good. Nor are the vinyl materials. It gets dirty very easily and generally does not look that good. It also lost the leather smell in about two seconds after I purchased the car. But other than that it’s fantastic!

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3 out of 5 stars

New used car

Fish2369, 07/16/2020
2017 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Has a few blind spots. Leg room in the front seats is oddly designed and can be uncomfortable if you have long legs.. Howling noise when used for towing. Possibly because the cover piece over the factory hitch is removed while trailer is attached changing air flow in the back?

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Best SUV I’ve owned thus far...

Chris B, 02/19/2020
2017 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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After going through a number of SUV’s the past 6 years including Equinox, Santa Fe Sport, and an Edge I’d have to say this is why happiest I’ve been with my vehicle. Has the size and performance I need to get around these Canadian winters not to mention the luxury feel of all the features.

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I love my 2017 explorer

Tammy, 03/29/2020
2017 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I love my 2017 explorer . I have never had any trouble out of it !

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Bad on head lights

Luis, 06/27/2020
2017 Ford Explorer Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
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Ones your head light is bad... you will have to replace the hall head light piece what it costs more than $500 dll + $200 dll replacement. The only light can you replace manually are the high lights .....

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