I got an explorer as an extra vehicle two years ago. I don't know if I would really recommend the vehicle again. It is an OK Sports utility vehicle but it really guzzles gas and doesn't go very far with the gas that you put in it. It take about fifty five dollars to fill up this sucker and it goes very fast. It is a good SUV if you have money and can afford to waste it on this beast.

My car has almost 80,000 miles and is still going strong. I love the roomy interior and separate controls for each area to keep everyone comfortable. I also like the big screen to display the climate, radio, phone, etc. in the center console. The car has a very smooth ride. I've been all the way to Arkansas in it! My family likes to load up in my car so we can all ride together, because it can fit so many people. We enjoy that time together. It's a great vacation vehicle. There is plenty of space in the back for luggage and additional space on the top with the luggage rack if needed. This is my third Explorer so that must say something in itself. Although it is a 2012 model, the black exterior has no fading and looks brand new with a fresh wax job. For a sports utility vehicle, it gets fairly good gas mileage. And more than likely, my next vehicle will also be a Ford Explorer.