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2017 Ford Explorer consumer reviews

$31,660–$33,810 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Explorer Ford
(372 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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Bought a new Explorer!

It's so comfortable and quiet inside. All the extra amenities were equipped for an amazing price! I couldn't ask for a better deal

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best 3rd row SUV out there

I recently switched from a ford escape to Explorer. I did a lot of research on many different SUVs out on the market. I always came back to the explorer. the overall design is much nicer than even the Mercedes and BMW counterparts. I know what the estimated mileage is suppose to be much less than my escape but i really havent noticed too much of a change at the pump. I would definitely recommend this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I can see why the Explorer is popular

Comfortable to drive. A little shy on power for a V6 in how it feels but efficient in what I use it for. Great style. Would have liked the sport edition but the XLT is good enough. Will probably putafter market wheels and customize exterior some. Great space to fit car sit and two large dogs for longer road trips.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS A LITTLE SMALL

I felt comfortable when I tested it, but on my first trip from Atlanta to Florida I could feel the difference between the Expedition and Ford Edge that I used to own.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fantastic Ride

I have owned an explorer in the past and was very happy-with it keeping it almost 16 yrs. My 2017 Explorer has out done the 2002 hands down. With its smooth comfortable ride along with its many extras to name only a few like bumper sensors front and rear along with back up camera navagation, blind spot mirrors,heated leather seats making this car a pleasure to drive. I look forward to being the owner of this car for a long time and would recommend it to everyone for it is a great vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing SUV

We recently bought a new ford explorer and love it. The third row seating makes for more passengers and they lay flat for more storage. The gas mileage is good for an Suv and we are getting around 400 miles per tank.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My 7th Explorer....Need I say more.

This is my 7th Explorer. I know quality and reliability and the Explorer has both. I would recommend the Explorer to anyone looking for a full size SUV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very happy with this vehicle

I did a lot of research before choosing a 2017 Explorer Limited. I test drove several different suv and cross-overs (RAV4, CUV, Escape, Enclave, and more). The smaller SUVs were sporty but cramped, so we decided we needed a mid-size or larger. I?ll admit I am a ?Ford Guy? as I?ve owned several over the years and they have always been great. I love the looks of the new Explorer, but I felt they were priced a bit high. I came across a barely used one at a great price and bought it. Immediately took the wife and kids on vacation with it, covering nearly 2,000 miles and we love it!! Great looks, good performance, nice interior and very comfortable. Only wish it got better gas mileage. Over the course of one week, and 2,000 miles of mixed road conditions (mostly hiway, some hills, some city) we achieved 22.5 mpg on 87 octane.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxury meets Practical

I absolutely love my Explorer. It is spacious and I look forward to expanding my family to fill all of the seats one day, for now, my dog loves the extra space. I love the heated steering wheel and seats! Friends tried to convince me to get something small with better gas mileage, but this is exactly what I wanted. It's perfect.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2017 Ford Explorer

The vehicle meets all my needs. Had a RAV4 and wanted a bigger SUV. An Expedition was too big. You might need to go to class to use some of the Navigation interaction, but what I know how to use works great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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