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2014 Ford Explorer consumer reviews

$30,015–$32,015 MSRP range
side view of 2014 Explorer Ford
(193 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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Best overall of over 20 vehicles over 40 years

This vehicle (Explorer Sport Model) combines comfort, good looks, quiet ride, lots of cargo space good fuel economy and outstanding road performance. I have owned a wide range of vehicles from small compact coupes, small pickup trucks, wagons, convertible, high performance (SHO) sedans, big SUV's (expeditions & Escalade) - Fords eco-boost engine delivers great performance for a vehicle of this type. Recommend buying Certified Pre-Owned if possible.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Smooth Ride

Love the backup camera, the USB ports, the dual sunroof, the phone connectivity. Love how smooth it rides. Great on gas! Love how is how the captain backseat makes for easier access to the 3rd row seating. Love this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Large SUV drives like a car.

The SUV is sizeable and intimidating from initial impression. Once you begin to drive, it?s handling, turning, toque are impressive. Fold down flat 3rd row seating is the best I?ve seen in its class, the 3rd row isn?t against the back window like most SUVs trying to pass off something that?s dangerous as a 3rd row. Ford got this one on lock.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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"Smooth and sleek!"

My Explorer has more whistles and bells than my mind can comprehend. It has all the comfort a person needs in an automobile! I love driving the Explorer!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great SUV - all the right features

We bought this Ford Explorer LTD new and couldn't be more happy with it. We have had it 4+ years and it is still going strong. Everything about this vehicle is well done. It has a very sophisticated computer system which allows you to customize the setup and options via the touch screen, up to and including Teenage driver settings (radio volume, seat belt, etc.). Even has ambient lighting that can be changed to the color of choice. The third row seat provides a lot of extra capacity with room remaining for luggage. Great for the soccer family and road trips.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My second Ford and both have been very dependable.

Very comfortable, plenty of leg room back & front, especially like the heated seats. Also has plenty of storage space, also like all the extra seats for my friends.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good choice

This car met all my needs just the right size and has all the goodies very comfortable ride it has everything but the kitchen sink

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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My wife loves her Explorer!

This car was a little older than we were looking for (2014), but the mileage was very low. The car was very clean and my wife liked it. Satisfied with our purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First Ford Vehicle

I got this Explorer after my Honda Ridgeline was totaled in a wreck. I really love the performance of the EcoBoost V6 and I was also surprised and how nice of an interior you get for your money with Ford. They have some really nice features and interiors and I think more importantly they keep up with them as well. The only drawbacks are 1) road noise, not as much as my Ridgeline but still more than I'd like and 2) I wonder about the reliability of the twin turbos. Last one, I'd much prefer a nice integration of Automotive Grade Linux rather than the Microsoft Sync dumpster-fire, but at least they've resolved some of that with the 2016 model year and newer...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sexy and sophisticated

I love the price point of this car for all the `bells & whistles? that come along with it. I think that the car is practical but also very sporty.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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