Since I've had this vehicle I haven't had any serious problems with it. The few issues that I have had were easy fixes because everything is very easy to access.

I had owned a previous Explorer and when the time came for a new purchase, I stuck with the Explorer. Don't let the plain models fool you for a lack of durability or comfort. There is more than enough leg room to keep you comfortable on a long drive, plenty of storage room to pack up for any occasion, and a driver-friendly dashboard that has everything within reach. I have a hitch on the back that I tow a small trailer with, and I love how it tows without any problems. One of the reasons I chose the Explorer is because I have had to drive through some pretty bad snow storms. One occasion I hit a patch of ice. Ice is ice, so any vehicle will slide. After I ended up on the side of the road and into a snow bank, I just clicked it over to four-wheel drive and backed out of it like it was nothing. I had to drive over fifty miles a day to take my husband to a hospital in the winter. I felt safe and secure having the Explorer to drive. It always got me there and got me home. I would describe it as the top-rated, best woman-friendly, four-wheel drive.