Being a previous Explorer owner, my heart was set on purchaser another. On a budget that I wasn't willing to compromise on - I left the dealer with a red 2012 Ford Explorer. To my surprise it was a pleasant ownership experience and I was able to do most of the things I did in a larger vehicle. When doing hardware stops I simply let down the back seats and loaded things in. The car ran well with no glitches or problems.

Best vehicle on the road fuel efficient. The gas mileage has become excellent especially with the raising prices of gas. I have a 4 cylinder and it can keep up with any car or truck. The vehicle is 3 years old, 16,000 miles and I've never had a problem yet. I can trust this vehicle to take me anywhere. The vehicle still has a new car smell. I don't travel a lot but when I do, it is very reliable in all areas. The tire wear is excellent. I have no rattles, dents or battle scars yet. The car is kept in a garage unless it is in use. I travel with kayaks and they fit excellent on the top and I have no problems going under bridges. The color of my vehicle is gray and I didn't realize there were so many shades of gray until I purchased this one. I can get lost in the mall parking lot real easy if I don't keep track of other things to remember where I parked. I really don't have any thing negative to say. This is my second escape to own. I bought my first one the year they became on the market.