This was the best vehicle we ever owned. We bought it when we found out we were having twins because we knew we would need the extra storage room for all their items we would be transporting around. We purchased it brand new and owned it for 7 years. We loved it so much that we recently traded it in for another brand new Explorer. I really loved the third row seating option that we picked. This was great if we wanted to have a few extra people with us and when we didn't have extra people, we could drop it down and just have a big storage area in the back. I also loved that the temperature controls could be different for the people in the front seats versus the people in the back seats. We never had any repairs beyond normal wear and tear and upkeep maintenance. I don't have many dislikes about it, except that I wish there was more leg room for the rear passengers. The heat worked amazing! You would get so hot in a very quick amount of time, which is perfect for those winter months! Overall, this is a great vehicle to purchase and I loved it so much I bought a newer model of the same thing! We are a Ford family for life!

This car has 180,000 miles on it and is still going strong. Original spark plugs lasted 130,000 miles-- I couldn't believe it. The windshield is a little low, and I prefer one that goes up about two inches higher, and the car runs a little rough in extreme heat, but those are the only two bad things I can say about it. It runs great in the winter-- the battery in this car is strong, and it starts right up even in negative temperatures. It's a pretty car, functional, and comfortable. There's a ton of room in the hatch and the front and rear seats are both roomy. There's more leg room in this car than most other cars at this price point. Gas mileage is wonderful. Radiator hoses, spark plugs, and CV shafts needed replaced between 120k and 150k, which is common on any car. Parts cost for this car are a lot lower than for my newer Honda. It handles like a dream, even in advanced age. I would definitely recommend this vehicle.