Ford Explorer

Ford is recalling more than 213,100 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs over an issue with the trailer taillights, which may not illuminate.

After repeatedly topping the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s list of most stolen cars in recent years, the Dodge Charger has been replaced in the top 20 of this year’s study by another muscle car.

There are lots of choices among the cheaper-to-buy-and-drive mid-size SUVs that, when properly configured, can safely tow at least 5,000 pounds.

Shopping for a three-row SUV means balancing priorities of seat quantity versus comfort. If the number of seats trump all, many three-row SUVs offer a second-row bench, but other models give up the second-row middle seat for captain’s chairs.

Keep reading to learn four things we like about the 2025 Ford Explorer and three things we don’t after time spent driving one.

Ford has issued a recall of over 850,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to an issue with the fuel pump.

Ford has issued a recall of more than 200,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles over a software issue that affects the backup camera.

What does a Tremorified Explorer look like, and what equipment does it have to keep you moving through the bush? Find out here.

Ford has issued a fourth recall for over 304,600 Explorer SUVs and Lincoln Aviator SUVs over an issue with the second-row seats

Ford is recalling more than 492,100 examples of its Explorer SUV over an issue with the door trim.