I bought this car five years ago because it was the most reasonably priced SUV I could get with third-row seating. It has served our family well. I use it as a daily commuter and on many family road trips, and I've never been left stranded. I've had to replace small parts, i.e., brake light switch, heater door actuator, etc. but nothing major. My front suspension is worn out and needs to be replaced soon. Other than that, it's a good family car.

I really like my Ford Explorer. I like that it is a well known and established brand. I like that it is easy to fix because the parts and qualified labor are readily available. I have two kids, so I like that it has a very roomy backseat for car seats and a very roomy trunk for strollers, etc. I like that it has an optional 3rd seat for when my kids are older and out of car seats. I currently use the back as a place to change my baby or a place where my toddler can sit and eat when we are out and about. I don't like that because it is so much bigger than a regular car that it takes longer and is harder to clean out. When the optional 3rd row is down, the base of the trunk seems sort of flimsy, which I don't like.