Cars.com Family Reviews the 2012 Ford Explorer

By Jennifer Newman
March 5, 2015
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Cars.com Family contributor BreAnn Ahara had high hopes for the 2012 Ford Explorer. With its 2011 redesign, the Explorer became a three-row crossover that seemed like it could be a minivan alternative. Unfortunately, the Explorer’s large exterior doesn’t equal a roomy interior, according to Ahara. Her family of four found this Ford to be a tight fit.

2012 Ford Explorer Review
Editor-in-Chief
Jennifer Newman

Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Newman is a journalist with more than 25 years of experience, including 15 years as an automotive journalist at Cars.com. Jennifer leads the Editorial team in its mission of helping car shoppers find the vehicle that best fits their life. A mom of two, she’s graduated from kids in car seats to teens behind the steering wheel. She’s also a certified car-seat technician with more than 12 years of experience, as well as member of the World Car Jury, Automotive Press Association and Midwest Automotive Media Association. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennilnewman/ Instagram: @jennilnewman

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