This car is absolutely amazing! I knew before I got this vehicle that Explorers were good, but I did not expect to have such a good experience. I have reached almost 100,000 miles and have not had one major issue. The only thing I have had to worry about is the normal wear and tear like tires, brakes, wheel barings, etc.... There are no rattles or shakes and the interior looks like new! No tears or stains. I have the optional third row and I love it for when my whole family goes somewhere we can all go in one car. The paint only has one minor chip but its so small you can't see it unless you are looking for it. The lights are still the original and work like new, no fogging or scratches. The engine runs great. No weird noises and still has good power. I wish the vehicle was raised a little higher than it is now, but that is something I could do if I really wanted. I didn't find anything wrong with the actual vehicle. It is great in the snow - where I live we get large snowfalls and barely see a plow so I am able to get where I need to regardless. Also has good gas mileage for that size of vehicle. Right now I am getting 15 city and 18 highway, sometimes 20 depending on how long the trip is. There is enough space for my two large dogs so I can take them to the park and they love it!

The ford Explorer is simply one of the most sound and safest cars around today. This vehicle clearly stands up to all types of terrain and can be relied upon to exceed expectations with flying colors. What one thing that is admirable is the four wheel drive in this automatic. One button can switch the vehicle into four wheel drive with no worries. It is dependable, reliable and takes the worry out of driving thru any type of weather condition. For some individual who love four wheeling, this is a great ride through sand, mud or water. It is tough and durable to handle most punishment dished out.