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2017 Ford Explorer consumer reviews

$31,660–$33,810 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Explorer Ford
(373 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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So Far So Good

I did a lot of research prior to buying this vehicle. It is the widest most roomiest SUV in it's class. Of course, it is expensive like all SUVS nowadays. I would buy it again. It is the 2017 Ford Explorer Limited, non-ecoboost.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Came home from a cruise to see recall headline

I love this vehicle - it is my first new car in 13 years, I wound up with XLT, with some added options.. it is black which is impossible to keep clean, mostly water spots... love the feeling of riding higher than a car...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Like the Explorer so much, this is number 3

This vehicle meets all of our needs, most importantly safety. The attention to detail is great and the technology it provides is top notch.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The Explorer Rocks that I bought a Second one

I purchased a 2017 Ford Explorer Sports for a good price. My wife and I took a trip to Colorado Springs driving our ford to the mountains. The ride was quiet, comfortable, nice design with a 3.5L engine. The MPG was awesome. It had no problem driving thru the mountains of Colorado. The comfort was right on as well as the navigation and Sirius. I could not be more pleased with the exceptional value I recieved from our explorer. I had this Explorer for about 4 months before we took the trip. What I got back home to Austin Tx I got a second Explorer. It?s proven its value to me and my family.

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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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First car I?ve ever owned

I love it so far! I?ve had it for 2 days and it has been perfect so far! Very good looking car. The touch screen is fantastic, there are a few things scrolling through preset stations I would have changed but otherwise no complaints!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Wish I had bought one sooner

Technology is unsurpassed, comfortable, plenty of space! My family and friends all love my new Explorer and I?m sure I?ll see them driving up soon with their new vehicle.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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So far so good

I was in the market for a 3 row SUV that didn?t make me think that I was driving a minivan. After driving a few, I settled on an Explorer Sport. Then I made the mistake of driving a Platinum. So I own the Platinum now. I bought one with 5k miles on it. I?ve had it dor a week now. No sqeeks or rattles. It?s a solid ride, not floaty. Responsive, but not fast. Very fast compared to it?s competition. Fit and finish is good for it?s class. If you want to drop another $40k, you?ll be able to find better in an Audi or Mercedes. Lits of techy features. I with it had a head up display and autonomous driving mode (back to the Audi), but it has everything and more offered by it?s class competition.

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

With the third row seating there is tons of room. The gas mileage is better than previous SUVs I've owned and it looks great!

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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We are very happy with the new car.

We are very happy with the new car. Lots of leg room and very smooth ride. I looked at other cars similar to ours and the comfort was not the same. I know we will be very happy with the new purchase.

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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a fast luxurious travel vehicle or a workhorse

Love this vehicle; it?s our 4th Ford Explorer....the sport is a fast version that has all the bells and whistles. It can also be used to haul several passengers comfortably with the third seating and can also haul (pull) sport utility vehicle trailers and/or boats....love the versatility, the look and the power of this Vehicle

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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