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Does anyone here own a Ford Explorer?
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:21 pm
Looking at SUVs to purchase or lease now that we have a baby that’s almost 1 to make my wife’s (no pics) life easier. I know that the Explorers 2017 and back have had multiple issues but I haven’t seen anything bad about the 2018 models.
Any feedback is much appreciated. We have looked at other SUVs but she either didn’t like the look, the drive or features of a couple of them but she likes the explorers.
TIA
Any feedback is much appreciated. We have looked at other SUVs but she either didn’t like the look, the drive or features of a couple of them but she likes the explorers.
TIA
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Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:23 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
No but we love our Highlander
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:23 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
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Any feedback is much appreciated
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Wife’s (no pics)
Help us help you.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:24 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
No pics of your wife and you expect us to help you?
Good luck.
Good luck.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:24 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
Yep. Still have my ‘94
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:25 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
No no one ever..
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:26 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
No thanks, Rover man here. Far better than American made vehicles.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:27 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
We are on our second Explorer of this body style and have not had any issues with either.
I think they are a bit bland but they are comfortable and have been reliable. The only thing I don't like about them is the sync system, a touch screen on a moving vehicle seems stupid to me.
I think they are a bit bland but they are comfortable and have been reliable. The only thing I don't like about them is the sync system, a touch screen on a moving vehicle seems stupid to me.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:28 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
Toyota Land Cruiser is the answer
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:29 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
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Looking at SUVs to purchase or lease now that we have a baby that’s almost 1 to make my wife’s (no pics) life easier.
A minivan is what she needs. That would make her life easier.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:33 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
If you want to drive a police vehicle, explorer would be a great choice.
In all seriousness, if you are going to use 3 rows, take advice from me. Buy a SUV with walk thru captain seats. It's impossible to get to the third row in a explorer if you have child seats in the middle row. I tried to warn sister in law, and they failed. I watched her get into her own vehicle thru the hatch area to get into the third row because she had kids in the second row and her parents were traveling with her and her husband.
I have had a Acadia and a enclave, and they (also some traverses) have walk thru middle row
In all seriousness, if you are going to use 3 rows, take advice from me. Buy a SUV with walk thru captain seats. It's impossible to get to the third row in a explorer if you have child seats in the middle row. I tried to warn sister in law, and they failed. I watched her get into her own vehicle thru the hatch area to get into the third row because she had kids in the second row and her parents were traveling with her and her husband.
I have had a Acadia and a enclave, and they (also some traverses) have walk thru middle row
This post was edited on 11/2/18 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:34 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
My mom got her 4th Explorer 2 years ago. 2017 AWD Explorer Sport Ecoboost. It’s honestly pretty fun to drive for what it is, but it’s been in the shop more than it’s been out.
Power seat wouldn’t move forward or backward so there was no way to adjust the seat. Front camera quit working, front parking sensors stopped working, ac stopped blowing cold on one side, problems galore. They’ve all been fixed but she has said this will be her last Explorer unfortunately.
She has this option and it’s pretty nice.
Power seat wouldn’t move forward or backward so there was no way to adjust the seat. Front camera quit working, front parking sensors stopped working, ac stopped blowing cold on one side, problems galore. They’ve all been fixed but she has said this will be her last Explorer unfortunately.
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Buy a SUV with walk thru captain seats.
She has this option and it’s pretty nice.
This post was edited on 11/2/18 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:41 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
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I know that the Explorers 2017 and back have had multiple issues
So according to you the Explorer has a history of multiple issues including the 2017 model and you want to buy a 2018
Posted on 11/2/18 at 10:45 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
I have a 2015 Explorer. Like it but backup camera goes black randomly. Dealership wanted 600 to replace. That ain't happening. Hood paint is bubbling around the edges. A very common issue but Ford will not acknowledge it and fix it. Was a Ford guy but will not buy another.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 10:48 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
We have a 2016 Explorer Sport. The eco boost is the real deal but gets terrible gas mileage. The ride is ok, not great. It has held up very well... Now at 36K miles. The look is really cool.
I recommend it.
I recommend it.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 11:43 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
I have a Ford Explorer as a work vehicle ant it has been a damn good vehicle. I see it as a good middle ground between the comfort and drivability of the Chevy products and the power and ruggedness of the Dodge Durango. I have about 100K on my 2014 explorer and have not spent a single penny on it except for routi e mice.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 11:47 pm to Ba Ba Boooey
Those are so 90s
Posted on 11/3/18 at 12:22 am to Ba Ba Boooey
The seats for driver and front passenger are crap. Not designed well and cause back issues. I had one for work for 7 years and they suck bad because of the seats. Their AC system is horrible.
I would look at something else personally.
I have been renting an Armada 2019 for our trip and it is comfortable and has some power with the V8. Very roomy for the kids in 2nd and third row. However storage is limited with both rows being used. Nice otherwise and much nicer than the Explorer.
I would look at something else personally.
I have been renting an Armada 2019 for our trip and it is comfortable and has some power with the V8. Very roomy for the kids in 2nd and third row. However storage is limited with both rows being used. Nice otherwise and much nicer than the Explorer.
Posted on 11/3/18 at 1:30 am to Ba Ba Boooey
That’s all I’ve driven since many years ago. Love mine.
Posted on 11/3/18 at 1:33 am to Ba Ba Boooey
Wife has a 17 explorer sport. It'll go, but that Ecoboost ain't Eco nothing. It's all boost. Fun to drive though. No complaints.
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